Accounting
Description
This College Certificate program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to embark on or further develop a career in bookkeeping/accounting.
Through applied exercises and assignments using accounting and office productivity software, students develop a foundation in financial accounting, management accounting, taxation and compliance filings, accounting software and spreadsheet applications.
To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within four years.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Are adaptable and enjoy problem solving.
- Communicate effectively with people in a variety of capacities.
- Work well under pressure and are deadline driven.
- Perform well working both independently and collaboratively.
- Possess a keen eye for detail.
- Have strong organizational skills.
- Are comfortable using technology.
College Eligibility
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).
Program Eligibility
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
- It is recommended applicants with international transcripts have the following IELTS or TOEFL scores to ensure success: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
Application Information
Registration Note:
If you would like to take courses individually or start the program part time, you are not required to apply to the program. You can register for up to three courses per term by clicking on the course title and selecting "Register Online".
COURSES:
QUA0002 Business Mathematics
ACC2201 Financial Accounting I
ACC2202 Financial Accounting II
ACC2204 Intermediate Accounting I
ACC2205 Intermediate Accounting II
ACC2346 Canadian Taxation
ACC2152 Financial Accounting Computer Applications I
ACC2384 Microcomputer Applications in Accounting
ACC2343 Spreadsheet Applications
ACC2233 Management Accounting I
ACC2234 Management Accounting II
ACC5039 Payroll Administration
BUS2301 Business Computer Applications
ACC2201 Financial Accounting I
ACC2202 Financial Accounting II
ACC2204 Intermediate Accounting I
ACC2205 Intermediate Accounting II
ACC2346 Canadian Taxation
ACC2152 Financial Accounting Computer Applications I
ACC2384 Microcomputer Applications in Accounting
ACC2343 Spreadsheet Applications
ACC2233 Management Accounting I
ACC2234 Management Accounting II
ACC5039 Payroll Administration
BUS2301 Business Computer Applications
Related Courses
- Business Computer Applications
- Business Mathematics
- Canadian Taxation
- Financial Accounting Computer Applications I
- Financial Accounting I
- Financial Accounting 2
- Intermediate Accounting I
- Intermediate Accounting II
- Management Accounting I
- Management Accounting 2
- Microcomputer Applications in Accounting
- Payroll Administration
- Spreadsheet Applications
Overview

- Institution: Algonquin College
- Program type: College Approved Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: 6000X07PAO
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
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.