Accounting and Payroll Administration

Program Offered:

ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION (APA)

DURATION: 52 WEEKS
TUITION FEE & COST OF BOOKS: $18,000 (Domestic Students)
OUTCOME : DIPLOMA

PRACTICUM : REQUIRED

MODE OF DELIVERY: FULL TIME ONLINE/ONSITE 



Program Overview:

This program is designed to equip students with the right knowledge and skills on payroll and accounting procedures using Accounting Software and other appropriate technology in preparation to the real-world of work.

Job opportunities:

  • Payroll Administrator
  • Accounts Payable Analyst
  • Accounting – Entry Level or Clerical work
  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounting Technician

Program Components:

  • Microsoft Office Applications & Keyboarding
  • Administrative Professional Procedures
  • Business Writing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Accounting
  • Corporate Accounting
  • QuickBooks Accounting
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • Payroll Compliance Legislation
  • Payroll Fundamentals 1
  • Payroll Fundamentals 2
  • Student Career and Employment Search
  • Practicum
Admission Requirements:

Students who wish to register under this program must have the prerequisite education and skills needed to benefit from the training. Language Proficiency Exam is required for students whose first language is not English. Canadian Language Benchmark (C.L.B) must be at least Level 7. 

STANDARD ADMISSION

Students must meet the following criteria:
  • At least High School Diploma in Alberta or its equivalent
  • Pass the career interview

MATURE ADMISSION

Students must meet the following criteria:
  • At least 19 years or older
  • Must pass the required Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. Passing score shall be at least 265
  • Pass the career interview