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Accounting Technician
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
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QUICK FACTS
Program length
2 or 3 terms
Credential
Certificate
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or completion of ESLG 1898 with a minimum 50% or equivalent
- 50% in Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 or 65% in Mathematics 20-1 or Mathematics 20-2 or equivalent*
Overview
Essential across all industries, accounting professionals play a key role in organizational success. This program provides the basic theory and technical skills required to perform a range of accounting services.
If you enjoy working with numbers and are interested in business and finance, this career could be ideal for you.
Graduates from this program will have the basic theory, technical knowledge, computer competencies, and skills to enter the accounting field at an entry-level position. Our program equips graduates to perform financial accounting, budgeting, costing, and tax returns. The work experience component of the program allows you to gain hands-on experience in the field.
Student Success
Each course will take approximately 10 hours per week of time commitment to complete readings and homework in order to finish each course within 16 weeks. Take this into consideration when planning your course schedule. We do not offer extensions on assignments, tests or courses.
Practicum/Work Experience
This program includes 150 hours of optional field experience.