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Post Secondary Diploma

Accounting and Payroll Administration

Program code:

ACC.PAY.ADM.DIP

Credential:

Post Secondary Diploma

Duration:

1 year

Delivery Mode:

Online / On-campus

Start Date(s):

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Accounting and Payroll Administration is a post-secondary diploma program designed for many careers including Financial Assistant, Audit Assistant, Bookkeeper, Payroll Administrator, and Accounts Manager.The program covers a detailed study on accounting, bookkeeping and payroll fundamentals, legal and ethical aspects of business operations, fundamentals of Canadian tax laws, and office administration procedures. Students will also gain practical knowledge in essential software like SAGE 300 ERP (Accpac), SAGE 50 (Simply Accounting), QuickBooks Pro and MS Office programs such as advanced Word & Excel, essential features of Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.The curriculum also includes Employment and Student Success-Strategy courses to make students job-ready. Under the NACPT faculty’s guidance, students will learn resume and cover letter preparations, mock interviews, and self-awareness and self-management strategies through experiential situations.

Following are some of the skills you learn through this program:

  • Establish manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
  • Maintain general ledgers for financial statements
  • Understand QuickBooks applications
  • Comply with Federal and Provincial payroll legislation
  • Provide personal bookkeeping services
  • Prepare post journal entries, reconcile accounts and trial balance of books
  • Prepare tax returns for individuals and contractors
  • Prepare financial and accounting reports
  • Prepare and submit government documents (tax remittance forms, workers’ compensation forms, pension contribution forms)
This program is Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
APA001 – MS Office AccessAPA002 – Bookkeeping and Financial Accounting FundamentalsAPA003 – SAGE 300 ERP (Accpac – Part 1 G/L)APA004 – SAGE 300 ERP (Accpac – Part 3 A/P)APA005 – Canadian Tax PracticeAPA006 – SAGE 50 (Simply Accounting)APA007 – MS Office Word
APA008 – MS Office OutlookAPA009 – Business Law and EthicsAPA0010 – Office Administration ProceduresAPA0011 – Business CommunicationAPA0012 – Payroll Administration IAPA0013 – SAGE 300 ERP (Accpac – Part 2 A/R)APA0014 – Payroll Administration II
APA0015 – Bookkeeping and Financial Accounting IntermediateAPA0016 – QuickBooksAPA0017 – MS Office ExcelAPA0018 – MS Office PowerPointAPA0019 – Business MathematicsAPA0020 – Employment Success StrategiesAPA0021 – Student Success Strategies

Admission Requirements

  • Mature students above or at the age of 18.
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.

Prerequisite Program

English as a Second Language (ESL) International program – Level 5 Prerequisite program for enrolling into an academic vocational diploma program.Duration: 8 Weeks Mode of Delivery: In personESL – Level 5 is the prerequisite program to enroll into any academic program for temporary residence students in Canada. Integrates intermediate grammar to advanced levels of speaking, writing, listening, and written communication.
  • Accounting Assistant
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
  • Accounts Manager
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Audit Assistant
  • Financial Assistant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Budget Coordinator
  • Bookkeeper