Certificate in Bookkeeping

Course Descriptions

CB 01 Microcomputer Applications Software
This introductory course emphasizes computer concepts, Internet and e-mail skills, and software packages that enhance effective business communications. This course is taught using Microsoft Office software: Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets), PowerPoint (presentations), and Access (databases). This course assumes no prior knowledge and will benefit the beginning user.

CB 02 Financial Accounting
This course gives students an overview of the financial reporting process. It concentrates on the recording process and the production of financial statements. The course introduces simple tools to allow students to analyze financial information and explain the information contained in the financial statements in their future roles as managers, investors, or other users of financial accounting information. Topics include: Receivables, Capital Asset valuation and amortization, Short and Long Term Liabilities and Equity transactions, the organization and operation of a partnership and a corporation, reporting of income and retained earnings. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

CB 03 Computerized Bookkeeping 1 (Simply Accounting)
Students will be introduced to Simply Accounting which is the popular and easy to use accounting software for home offices and small businesses. Students will learn to set up company files and enter transactions for the general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable, inventory, and the managing of capital expenses, multi-currency transactions, bank reconciliations, payroll, customized reporting features, credit card payment, and receipts. Learn to enter company histories and explore such important topics as network security, projects, and setting budgets.

CB 04 Computerized Bookkeeping 2 (QuickBooks)
This course provides hands-on instruction to set up QuickBooks, customize forms, and process sales transactions, invoices, and bill payments. Become proficient in managing inventory, payroll, and sales taxes. Finally, students will use QuickBooks to analyze financial data and improve their business strategies.

CB 05 Cost Accounting
This course is intended to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of fundamental cost accounting techniques for use in a manufacturing and service environment. Emphasis is placed on product/service cost determination using Job Order Systems, Process Costing systems and Standard Cost practices

CB 06 Taxation
This course gives students a basic understanding of the Income Tax Act and regulations to determine income tax liability as it applies to individuals and businesses. The course allows students to learn how to prepare a simple tax return for an individual resident of Canada and to use the knowledge gained from this course to solve problems relating to the taxation of individuals resident and non-resident of Canada. Students will also study GST/PST.

CB 07 Payroll Administration
The course will focus on a comprehensive study of federal and provincial legislation relating to the payroll function.