Accounting and Payroll Administrator

Program Objective


This nine month diploma program is ideal for individuals who are in a quest for a career in the challenging area of accounting and/or payroll.  

 Program Highlights


This program is designed to provide students with the indepth theoretical components of financial accounting and payroll, plus the necessary business skills for a successful career.  Course curriculum will involve: 

Components Course Title
   
Digital Literacy  Computing Fundamentals
Internet
   
Microsoft Desktop Applications Word

(Students will recieve vouchers
 to take the
Microsoft Office
Specialist certification
)

Excel
Access
PowerPoint
Outlook
   
Business Skills   Keyboarding (Alpha & Numeric)
Business Math
Canadian Business English
   
Professional Development  Business Etiquette
Business Communication
   
Accounting Fundamentals
and Principles
              
Volume I
Accounting:  The Key to Success
Financial Statements and Accounting Transactions
Analyzing and Recording Transactions
Adjusting Accounts for Financial Statements
Completing the Accounting Cycle and Classifying Accounts
Accounting for Merchandising Activities
Merchandise Inventories and Cost of Sales
Accounting Information Systems
Internal Control and Cash
Receivables
Payroll Liabilities
Volume II
Capital Assets:  Plant & Equipment, Natural Resources, and Intangible Assets
Current Liabilities
Partnerships
Organization and Operation of Corporations
Corporate Reporting:  Income, Earnings per Share, and Retained Earnings
Bonds and Long-Term Notes Payable
Investments and International Accounting
Reporting and Analyzing Cash Flows
Analyzing Financial Statements
Volume III
Managerial Accounting Concepts and Principles
Job Order Cost Accounting
Process Cost Accounting
Cost Allocation and Performance Measurement
Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
Master Budgets and Planning
Flexible Budgets and Standard Costs
Capital Budgeting and Managerial Decisions
 
Introduction to Payroll Payroll Overview

(Student will have the
opportunity to take the
Payroll Compliance and Legislation exam through
the
Canadian Payroll Association)

Employment Standards
Earnings, Allowances, Expenses, Reimbursements and Benefits
Canada / Quebec Pension Plan Contributions
Employment Insurance Premiums
Income Tax
Calculating a Net Pay
The Record of Employment
   
Computerized Accounting   ACCPAC for Windows
Simply Accounting
QuickBooks
 Employment Services   Employment Preparation
Work Experience Practicum

Employment Opportunties


Graduates of this program may find career employment opportunities in the following capacities:

  • Accounting Clerk
  • Bookkeeper
  • Administrative Financial Assistant
  • Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Payroll Clerk

Salary


According to the 2003 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey average salary was $32,700 per year.

Program Commencement


This program has continuous enrollment year round. 

Additional Information


If you require any further information, call 424-1338 and speak with a career counsellor. 



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