St. Catharines | Niagara
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Accounting Programs

All Organization and Bussiness require accounting, therefore there is a always a need for accounting expertise. Since every type of business or organization needs to be able to organize and manage their financial transactions, every sector of the economy requires some type of accounting services. Therefore, organizations are constantly seeking professionals with a broad-based knowledge of accounting theory and the skills to use related industry-standard computer technology.

Certificate Programs

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 instruction.

Full time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Part time students may set their own schedules to a minimum of two training sessions per week. These times may be scheduled during the day, evenings, or on weekends.

The objective of this program is to provide the student with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of business concepts and office skills to meet the demands of today’s business.

The objective of this program is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of business concepts, as well as gain the necessary computerized accounting and office skills. This program provides graduates with the necessary skills to maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services.

Students are required to take some elective courses from prescribed study areas.

Career Opportunities:

The computerized accounting sector is one of the fastest growing areas. Excellent opportunities exist for skilled persons.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Handles confidential budget information
  • Processes financial reports and memoranda
  • Deals with statistical and accounting data
  • Maintains files and records
  • Performs a wide range of office support functions

Students are required to take some elective courses from prescribed study areas.

The objective of this program is to provide the student with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of business concepts, office skills and Accounting Prinipals with the use of current financial accounting programs to meet the demands of today’s business.

The objective of this program is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of business concepts, as well as gain the necessary computerized accounting and office skills. This program provides graduates with the necessary skills to maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services.

Students are required to take some elective courses from prescribed study areas.

Career Opportunities:

This combination of computerized accounting and business meets the requirements of the business sector and is one of the fastest growing areas. Excellent opportunities exist for skilled persons.

Some of the Careers which correspond to the skills learned include:

  • Accounting Clerk
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Audit and Billing Clerk
  • Budget and Costing Clerk
  • Deposit, Finance, or Invoice Clerk
  • Tax Services Clerk
  • Bookkeeper
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Handles confidential budget information
  • Processes financial reports and memoranda
  • Deals with statistical and accounting data
  • Maintains files and records
  • Performs a wide range of office support functions

Students are required to take some elective courses from prescribed study areas.

Anyone planning to enter the payroll field must have good computer skills and be familiar with automated payroll systems. This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required for a payroll department. The student will become familiar with basic payroll practices and procedures, as well as basic office and business skills.

Graduates will meet the current criteria to write the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP) exam.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates from this program may be employed by banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies, and other establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Payroll Administrators collect, verify, and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees within a department, company or other establishment.  Their duties may include:

  • Maintaining records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems.
  • Preparing and verifying statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishees and insurance and pension plans.
  • Preparing employee payments and benefit payments by cheque or electronic transfer.
  • Preparing Record of Employment forms.
  • Completing, verifying, and processing forms and documentation for administration of benefits.
  • Preparing T4 statements and other statements.
  • Providing information to employees on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions.
  • Compiling statistical reports, statements and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts.
  • Preparing and balancing period-end reports and reconciling issued payrolls to bank statements.
  • Operating computing, calculating and other office equipment.
  • Applying payroll legislation.

This program provides a broad oversite coupled with detailed skills in computer programs, computerized accounting and automated payroll systemsfor anyone planning to enter the payroll field. This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required for a payroll department. The student will become familiar with more advanced payroll practices and procedures, as well as solid office and business skills.

Graduates will meet the current criteria to write the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP) exam.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates from this program may be employed by banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies, major corporations, and other establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Payroll Administrators collect, verify, and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees within a department, company or other establishment.  Their duties may include:

  • Maintaining records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems.
  • Preparing and verifying statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishees and insurance and pension plans.
  • Preparing employee payments and benefit payments by cheque or electronic transfer.
  • Preparing Record of Employment forms.
  • Completing, verifying, and processing forms and documentation for administration of benefits.
  • Preparing T4 statements and other statements.
  • Providing information to employees on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions.
  • Compiling statistical reports, statements and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts.
  • Preparing and balancing period-end reports and reconciling issued payrolls to bank statements.
  • Operating computing, calculating and other office equipment.
  • Applying payroll legislation.

This program provides a broad oversite coupled with detailed skills in computer programs, computerized accounting and automated payroll systemsfor anyone planning to enter the payroll field. This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required for a payroll department. The student will become familiar with more advanced payroll practices and procedures, as well as solid office and business skills.

Graduates will meet the current criteria to write the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP) exam.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates from this program may be employed by banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies, major corporations, and other establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Payroll Administrators collect, verify, and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees within a department, company or other establishment.  Their duties may include:

  • Maintaining records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems.
  • Preparing and verifying statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishees and insurance and pension plans.
  • Preparing employee payments and benefit payments by cheque or electronic transfer.
  • Preparing Record of Employment forms.
  • Completing, verifying, and processing forms and documentation for administration of benefits.
  • Preparing T4 statements and other statements.
  • Providing information to employees on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions.
  • Compiling statistical reports, statements and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts.
  • Preparing and balancing period-end reports and reconciling issued payrolls to bank statements.
  • Operating computing, calculating and other office equipment.
  • Applying payroll legislation.

This payroll program provides good computer skills and will familiarize you with automated payroll systems. This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required for a payroll department. The student will become familiar with basic payroll practices and procedures, as well as basic office and business skills.

Graduates will meet the current criteria to write the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (PCP) exam.

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification program has been developed by the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA), the national association representing the payroll community in Canada and it is the first level of the CPA’s Certified Payroll Management Program (CPMP )

The PCP certification provides students with:

  • A comprehensive knowledge of legislative compliance requirements
  • The ability to apply that knowledge in day-to-day activities
  • Competency and efficiency in monitoring legislative developments
  • Understanding of managing payroll accounting activities
  • The professionalism to treat all employee-related information with confidentiality
Career Opportunities:

Payroll Compliance Practitioners are employed by payroll administration companies and by other establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

  • Benefits Officer
  • Pay and Benefits Administrator/Clerk
  • Salary Administration Officer
  • Pay Advisor/Clerk
  • Payroll Officer/Clerk
Duties & Responsibilities:

Payroll Compliance Practitiones, verify, and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees within a department, company or other establishment.  Their duties may include:

  • Maintaining records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems.
  • Preparing and verifying statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishees and insurance and pension plans.
  • Preparing employee payments and benefit payments by cheque or electronic transfer.
  • Preparing Record of Employment forms.
  • Completing, verifying, and processing forms and documentation for administration of benefits.
  • Operating computing, calculating and other office equipment.
  • Applying payroll legislation.
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