Accounting Program
Become a Skilled Accounting Professional
Dive into the world of finance with the Accounting program, where you’ll develop the precision and analytical skills needed to manage financial data, track transactions, and ensure accurate reporting. This program prepares you to handle critical accounting functions that help businesses maintain their financial health and comply with regulations, using industry-standard software and practical bookkeeping techniques.”
Accounting (DVS 5731)
Roles Trained
- Accounting Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Officer
- Customer Service Representative (Financial Institutions)
- Data Entry Clerk
- Purchasing and Inventory Control Worker
Program Objectives
- Develop the skills necessary to perform essential accounting tasks such as calculating and preparing bills, invoices, receipts, and payments.
- Manage petty cash and produce payroll accurately.
- Calculate prices and verify work for daily accounting operations.
- Complete end-of-period and end-of-year financial tasks.
- Produce income tax forms and create effective accounting systems.
Work Environment
- Corporate offices
- Financial institutions
- Small to large businesses
- Public and private organizations
Required Qualities & Skills
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Proficiency in accounting software and office technology
- Discretion and professional judgment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Core Responsibilities
- Process invoices, bills, receipts, and payments
- Manage payroll and petty cash operations
- Maintain accurate financial records and reports
- Assist with tax preparation and filing
- Support inventory control and purchasing tasks
- Perform data entry and bookkeeping duties
- Provide customer service in financial contexts
Training Costs
- $525.00 (includes training school materials)
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
- Hold a Secondary School Diploma or recognized equivalent (e.g., Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, Diploma of College Studies, or Bachelor's degree)
- OR be at least 16 years old by September 30 of the school year and have earned Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language, and mathematics or have equivalent learning recognition
- OR be at least 18 years old at program entry and have successfully completed the General Development Test or have equivalent learning recognition
- OR have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language, and mathematics and pursue general education courses concurrently to obtain the missing Secondary IV credits
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