Admission Requirements
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, or Mature Student status.
- Applicants must have a good command of the English language and the ability to follow instructions.
- An admissions interview will be conducted to assess the applicant’s interest, motivation, and entry-level skills required for the program.
- Full-time students are expected to attend the scheduled hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate personal schedules.
Program Highlights
This program is ideal for anyone aiming to build a career in accounting or payroll. Students will develop strong computer skills and gain hands-on experience with computerized accounting and automated payroll systems. Graduates will acquire the skills to maintain complete sets of books, manage account records, verify financial transaction procedures, and provide personal bookkeeping services.
Additionally, students will learn the administrative responsibilities of payroll management and prepare to write the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) exams, a key step toward PCP certification. Beyond accounting and payroll expertise, the program also equips students with essential business correspondence, office procedures, job search strategies, and workplace success skills.
Career Opportunities
Careers in accounting and payroll continue to be in high demand. Graduates can pursue positions in both public and private sectors, including:
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounts Assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Pay and Benefits Administrator
- Payroll Clerk
- Pay and Benefits Clerk
- Salary Administration Officer
