Accounting Techniques

Program Description

The Accounting Techniques (ACT) program is designed to provide you with a solid background in accounting and computerized bookkeeping. Its short, intensive format helps you focus on such critical skills as financial reporting, practical experience with accounting software packages, and training in business communication. Complete the program successfully and you’ll be equipped to work in organizations of all types and sizes as Accounting Clerks, Bookkeepers, Administrative Assistants, Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerks, etc.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility

• Ontario 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)

Applicant Selection

• Applicant grades in pre-requisite subjects (or their equivalents) may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates.

The Importance of Learning Skills:
Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

Your Career

Give yourself a career with options. Become a professional bookkeeper with the one-year Accounting Techniques certificate program and you could work for yourself, a small family- run business, a large corporation or anything in between. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to do it all. From accounts payable to accounts receivable to payroll and beyond, you could play a critical role in any company’s financial success by providing it with a strong bookkeeping foundation.

Seneca, in co-operation with the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB), now offers this two semester (eight month) program that allows you to earn four of the nine courses required for CIB’s professional bookkeeping designation; and prepares you for a career in bookkeeping and entry-level accounting.

A 2009 benchmark study conducted by the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada found that over 54% of individuals employed in bookkeeping have college or university level education; and those with a professional bookkeeping designation earn significantly higher pay that those without.

Bookkeeping lends itself well to career advancement. There are numerous options for accreditation in the field of accounting, the majority of which is easy to obtain while working.

Bookkeepers are in demand as accounts receivable/payable clerks/supervisors, administrative assistants, payroll administrators, office managers, budget co-coordinators and assistant controllers.

Transfer Options within Seneca

The School of Accounting and Financial Services offers seamless transfer to a multitude of degree, diploma and certificate programs, given a common first year in most diploma and certificate programs within the Faculty of Business.

Transfer Options *

* GPA requirements may apply.

Professional Certification

The School of Accounting and Financial The Students who successfully complete the ACT program of study will earn four of nine academic courses required for the Certified Bookkeeper designation awarded by the Canadian Institute of Bookkeepers (CIB). The remaining courses required for the designation are offered as part of Seneca’s Accounting diploma program (ACC).

For more information on the CIB, please visit www.cibcb.com.

Curriculum

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