Total Hours: 240

Program Length: 12 weeks

Program Description:

Accounting is an important tool of business. Computerized Accounting certificate holders use accounting and office software to perform a variety of tasks including basic accounting data entry. The use of microcomputers in accounting has mushroomed during the past few years. Manual accounting procedures are rapidly being replaced by automated accounting packages. This new certificate is designed to serve the needs of office employees who are involved with, or plan to become involved with, accounting applications utilizing a personal computer. Through this seven-course program you will be introduced to the personal computer as a tool in business, and to accounting principles and automated packages designed for basic accounting procedures.

Materials Required:

College Accounting: A Practical Approach, Canadian Ninth Edition, 9/E, Jeffrey Slater, North Shore Community College
Brian Zwicker, Grant MacEwan College

ISBN: 0-13-127817-7
Publisher: Pearson Education Canada

Prerequisites:

Must have grade 12 or equivalent or 19 years of age, Must have good Command of written and spoken English

Career Possibilities:

Computerized Accounting Certificate holders can seek many opportunities in part-time and entry-level office and accounting positions such as a Tax Bookkeeper, assistant bookkeeper, professional accountant, credit manager, accounts payable / receivable clerk, accounts clerk, staff accountant and mutual fund accountant.