Accounting and Payroll
Description
Gain a strong knowledge of accounting, payroll and human resource practices, as well as related technology and payroll applications. You will complete the college diploma, professional certification (Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification – PCP, The National Payroll Institute), and three credits towards completion of a Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation.
Entry RequirementsOntario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation ( C ), University Preparation ( U ) or University/College Preparation ( M ) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
This program is eligible for OSAP funding.
Course load is used by OSAP to determine funding options for programs. If you are taking one to two courses at the same time, you may be considered for part-time student grants and loans. If you are taking three or more courses at the same time, you may be considered for full-time student grants and loans. To find out if you qualify and to learn how to apply, please visit the OSAP website. For information on other awards and financial assistance, please see Financial Aid.
Students in the Accounting and Payroll Diploma program will complete all courses required for the PCP and CPM designations, except CPA403 - Introduction to Payroll Management and CPA404 - Applied Payroll Management (subject to change).
General Education Requirements
In order to meet Seneca's breadth requirements for diploma or advanced diploma programs, students must successfully complete at least 3 general education courses toward their program, satisfying the following criteria:
Completion of 1 course from Arts & Humanities;
Completion of 1 course from Sciences & Social Sciences; and
Completion of 1 course chosen from either category above.
CURRICULUM
COM101 OR COM111
COM101 Communicating Across
COM111 Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
ACC120 Accounting Basics I
BAM101 Introduction to Business Administration
MBF101 Mathematics of Business and Finance
SMS210 Microcomputer Applications for Business
ACC220 Accounting Basics II
CPA300 Payroll Compliance Legislation
HRA701 Introduction to Human Resources Management
OBR250 Organizational Behaviour
CPA301 Payroll Fundamentals I
EAC894 Business Writing
HRA831 Design and Administration of Compensation Plans
ACC405 Taxation Regulation and Reporting
ACC425 Managerial Accounting
ACC427PC Applications and Accounting Software
CPA302 Payroll Fundamentals II
APP303 Call Centre Operations - Accounting and Payroll
APP304 Payroll Accounting and Technology Practicum
3 General Education Options 3 General Education Options
CAP500 Career Planning
The Accounting and Payroll Ontario College Diploma Program curriculum has changed for Fall 2020. For students who started the program prior to Fall 2020, please contact John.Wong1@senecacollege.ca to confirm program requirements.
Students in the Accounting and Payroll Diploma program will complete all courses required for the PCP and CPM designations, except CPA403 - Introduction to Payroll Management and CPA404 - Applied Payroll Management (subject to change).
Please note:
Students may not use ECN501 or ECN502 as a general education course in the Business Diploma program.
Canadian Payroll Program Information
Level I Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)
CPA300Payroll Compliance Legislation
ACC120Accounting Basics I
CPA301Payroll Fundamentals I
CPA302Payroll Fundamentals II
Level II Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)
CPA403Introduction to Payroll Management
CPA404Applied Payroll Management
HRM742Business Management and Organizational Behaviour
HRM732Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting
HRM831Design and Administration of Compensation Plans
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Entry RequirementsOntario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation ( C ), University Preparation ( U ) or University/College Preparation ( M ) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
- Grade 12 English: ENG4 ( C ) or ENG4 ( U )
- Grade 12 Mathematics: ( C ) or ( U ) or
- Grade 11 Mathematics: ( U ) or ( M )
This program is eligible for OSAP funding.
Course load is used by OSAP to determine funding options for programs. If you are taking one to two courses at the same time, you may be considered for part-time student grants and loans. If you are taking three or more courses at the same time, you may be considered for full-time student grants and loans. To find out if you qualify and to learn how to apply, please visit the OSAP website. For information on other awards and financial assistance, please see Financial Aid.
Students in the Accounting and Payroll Diploma program will complete all courses required for the PCP and CPM designations, except CPA403 - Introduction to Payroll Management and CPA404 - Applied Payroll Management (subject to change).
General Education Requirements
In order to meet Seneca's breadth requirements for diploma or advanced diploma programs, students must successfully complete at least 3 general education courses toward their program, satisfying the following criteria:
Completion of 1 course from Arts & Humanities;
Completion of 1 course from Sciences & Social Sciences; and
Completion of 1 course chosen from either category above.
CURRICULUM
COM101 OR COM111
COM101 Communicating Across
COM111 Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
ACC120 Accounting Basics I
BAM101 Introduction to Business Administration
MBF101 Mathematics of Business and Finance
SMS210 Microcomputer Applications for Business
ACC220 Accounting Basics II
CPA300 Payroll Compliance Legislation
HRA701 Introduction to Human Resources Management
OBR250 Organizational Behaviour
CPA301 Payroll Fundamentals I
EAC894 Business Writing
HRA831 Design and Administration of Compensation Plans
ACC405 Taxation Regulation and Reporting
ACC425 Managerial Accounting
ACC427PC Applications and Accounting Software
CPA302 Payroll Fundamentals II
APP303 Call Centre Operations - Accounting and Payroll
APP304 Payroll Accounting and Technology Practicum
3 General Education Options 3 General Education Options
CAP500 Career Planning
The Accounting and Payroll Ontario College Diploma Program curriculum has changed for Fall 2020. For students who started the program prior to Fall 2020, please contact John.Wong1@senecacollege.ca to confirm program requirements.
Students in the Accounting and Payroll Diploma program will complete all courses required for the PCP and CPM designations, except CPA403 - Introduction to Payroll Management and CPA404 - Applied Payroll Management (subject to change).
Please note:
Students may not use ECN501 or ECN502 as a general education course in the Business Diploma program.
Canadian Payroll Program Information
Level I Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)
CPA300Payroll Compliance Legislation
ACC120Accounting Basics I
CPA301Payroll Fundamentals I
CPA302Payroll Fundamentals II
Level II Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)
CPA403Introduction to Payroll Management
CPA404Applied Payroll Management
HRM742Business Management and Organizational Behaviour
HRM732Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting
HRM831Design and Administration of Compensation Plans
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Communicating Across Contexts
- Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
- Accounting Basics I
- Accounting Basics II
- Introduction to Business Administration
- Mathematics of Business and Finance
- Microcomputer Applications for Business
- Payroll Compliance Legislation
- Introduction to Human Resources Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- Payroll Fundamentals I
- Business Writing
- Design and Administration of Compensation Plans
- Taxation Regulation and Reporting
- Managerial Accounting
- PC Applications and Accounting Software
- Payroll Fundamentals II
- Call Centre Operations - Accounting and Payroll
- Payroll Accounting and Technology Practicum
Overview
- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Diploma
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.