Program Info:
Admission Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions. An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.
Program Highlights
The Accounting Clerk program provides students with the skills necessary to apply the knowledge of elementary accounting processes, business concepts and office procedures to meet present day business demands. The objective of this program is to prepare students for an entry position into accounting in a short duration of time.
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Available at...Career Opportunities
Successful candidates can pursue careers throughout the private and public sectors; typical positions are those of accounting clerk, audit clerk, billing clerk, budget clerk, costing clerk, deposit clerk, finance clerk, freight-rate clerk, invoice clerk, ledger clerk. Upward mobility in these vocations is possible with experience, motivation, dedication, and a positive attitude.
CORE COURSES
Upon completion of the program the participant must demonstrate the following core competencies:
- Keyboarding
Minimum 25 words per minute (WPM). - Operating Systems
Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system. - Word Processing
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Word - Spreadsheets
Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Office Skills
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Basic Bookkeeping Levels 1 and 2 - Accounting
Sage 50 Premium Accounting - Business Skills
Customer Service and Business Math - Job Readiness/Employability Skills
Job Search and Resume Writing
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Program Type:
Certificate
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Anticipated salary:
C$29,496 – C$49,108 (Information from PayScale Canada)
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Program Duration:
19 Weeks
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Program Notes:
Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
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