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Professional Bookkeeper
Certificate of Completion
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Overview
The Professional Bookkeeper program will provide you with skills and knowledge in bookkeeping and accounting systems. Upon completing the program, you will be prepared for employment in small business, as well as medium- and large-sized corporate environments, service, professional, manufacturing or retail operations.
Graduates of the Professional Bookkeeper certificate of completion program can fast-track toward the nationally recognized Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation and can use their completed credits (ACC120, ACC220, SMS315 and ACC405) towards the Apprentice Level course requirements. Upon successful completion of the nine CPB Canada courses, you will be eligible to access the Apprentice Level test and digital badge with CPB Canada. Additional eligibility requirements must be achieved. Please refer to the Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) Designation Pathways website and the CPB Canada Education Partner Program - Apprentice Level (PDF) resource for more information.
As a graduate, you will also have access to a preferred student membership rate that offers full member benefits and provides access to continuing education and networking opportunities with bookkeeping professionals across Canada.
Seneca is an approved education partner of the Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (CPB Canada).
Interested in learning more?
Students are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the program and to connect with our team.
Seneca Part-Time Payroll & Bookkeeping Information Session
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
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Tuesday, January 7, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
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Confirmation of registration and a unique link to join the information session will be provided upon registration.
Entry Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12 English and Mathematics or Mature Student Status.
Students who enter the program are expected to have college level English Proficiency as well both basic computer and systems knowledge. Students without these skills should consider completing COM101/COM111, and SMS210 prior to enrolling in the required courses.
Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
Curriculum
Certificate of Completion Requirements
No required prerequisite, but students should have Grade 12 English and Mathematics or equivalent
This course introduces the student to how accounting information is used by, and meets the needs of both internal and external users through effective and efficient communication as well as what accounting information is required by a business concern to reflect clearly the operating results of the enterprise over its operating life. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to generally accepted accounting principles, the interpretation and preparation of financial statements and how this information is recorded in the various business records.
ACC120 - Accounting Basics I
In this second of the two introductory accounting courses, students will expand their understanding of accounting principles and concepts while covering specific topics including: accounts receivable, capital assets, corporations' shareholders' equity, and bonds payable. Preparation of the Statements of Retained Earnings and Changes in Financial Position will also be covered. Finally, the students will expand their understanding of the role of financial statement users by studying financial statement analysis.
SMS210 - Microcomputer Applications For Business
SMS315 is a continuation of the study of the tools and techniques of computer systems. This course involves the involves the use of a relational database management system to build a simplified accounting system and implementation of a computerized accounting software package, the recording of accounting transactions and preparation of financial statements as well as creating an accounting system using a database.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skill to complete personal and business tax forms. Students will learn how to respond to and apply the fundamental provisions of laws that affect taxation of a business and their personal situation. The emphasis will be on practical aspects of compliance.
Graduates of the Professional Bookkeeper certificate of completion program can fast-track toward the nationally recognized Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation. As a graduate, you will also have access to a preferred student membership rate that offers full member benefits and provides access to continuing education and networking opportunities with bookkeeping professionals across Canada.
Upon successful completion of the CPB Canada courses, you will be eligible to access the Apprentice level test and digital badge with CPB Canada. Additional eligibility requirements must be achieved. Please refer to the Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) Designation Pathways website and the CPB Canada Education Partner Program - Apprentice Level (PDF) resource for more information.
Note: Students who have completed the Professional Bookkeeper certificate of completion program are exempt from taking courses ACC120, ACC220, SMS315 and ACC405.
Information Session
Students are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the program and to connect with our team.
Seneca Part-Time Payroll & Bookkeeping Information Session
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Register
Now
Tuesday, January 7, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Register
Now
Confirmation of registration and a unique link to join the information session will be provided upon registration.
Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (CPB)
Graduates of the Professional Bookkeeper certificate of completion program can fast-track toward the nationally recognized Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation. As a graduate, you will also have access to a preferred student membership rate that offers full member benefits and provides access to continuing education and networking opportunities with bookkeeping professionals across Canada.
Apprentice Level Courses
- MCT101 - Office Applications I
- ACC120 - Accounting Basics I
- ACC220 - Accounting Basics II
- SMS210 - Microcomputer Applications for Business
- ACC219 or ACC427
- SMS315 - Systems Studies II
- ACC431 - Cost Accounting
- ACC405 - Taxation Regulation and Reporting
- ACC342 - Payroll Administration
Upon successful completion of the CPB Canada courses, you will be eligible to access the Apprentice level test and digital badge with CPB Canada. Additional eligibility requirements must be achieved. Please refer to the Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) Designation Pathways website and the CPB Canada Education Partner Program - Apprentice Level (PDF) resource for more information.
Note: Students who have completed the Professional Bookkeeper certificate of completion program are exempt from taking courses ACC120, ACC220, SMS315 and ACC405.
Completion
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, please submit a Request for Certificate of Completion Form to the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training. There is no cost for this and your Certificate of Completion will be sent to you electronically.
Program Contacts
Aliya Merchant
Program Assistant
aliya-akil.merchant@senecapolytechnic.ca
Roberta Aquino
Academic Program Manager
roberta.aquino@senecapolytechnic.ca