Accounting Applications

Whether you are new to accounting or looking to move your career forward, this certificate can help you to achieve your career goals.

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Certificate Information

This certificate consists of five key accounting courses that provide you with the skills to handle the accounting requirements of a business or office. Learn the basics of applied accounting, budget and financial reporting, and specialized accounting software. This certificate is ideal for careers as a junior accountant, payroll clerk, accounting technician, accounting clerk, bookkeeper, and junior financial analyst.

Required Courses

To improve your learning experience take courses in the order listed below.

Course

Microsoft Excel - Introduction

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel.

A course delivery mode where learning activity takes place at times and locations of the learners own choosing through the use of online communications technologies. Learners are NOT required to participate in any scheduled learning activities, but scheduled exams may be required. A course delivery mode where learning activity is scheduled and takes place in a classroom or similar setting at a college facility. May include lecture, laboratory, and seminar components. i

Any-time Online - A course delivery mode where learning activity takes place at times and locations of the learners own choosing through the use of online communications technologies. Learners are NOT required to participate in any scheduled learning activities, but scheduled exams may be required.
In Class - A course delivery mode where learning activity is scheduled and takes place in a classroom or similar setting at a college facility. May include lecture, laboratory, and seminar components.

Course

Financial Accounting - Introduction

Learn the fundamentals of accounting concepts and examine overall accounting operations including planning, controlling, budget preparation, and monitoring.

Any-time Online - A course delivery mode where learning activity takes place at times and locations of the learners own choosing through the use of online communications technologies. Learners are NOT required to participate in any scheduled learning activities, but scheduled exams may be required.
In Class - A course delivery mode where learning activity is scheduled and takes place in a classroom or similar setting at a college facility. May include lecture, laboratory, and seminar components.

Course

Financial Accounting - Intermediate

Learn to account for merchandise activities, payroll, and special journals including cash receipt, cash payment, sales, and purchase journals.

Any-time Online - A course delivery mode where learning activity takes place at times and locations of the learners own choosing through the use of online communications technologies. Learners are NOT required to participate in any scheduled learning activities, but scheduled exams may be required.
In Class - A course delivery mode where learning activity is scheduled and takes place in a classroom or similar setting at a college facility. May include lecture, laboratory, and seminar components.

Course

Budget and Financial Reports

Work towards your Canadian Payroll Association certification, or just become more proficient in managerial accounting reports.

Any-time Online - A course delivery mode where learning activity takes place at times and locations of the learners own choosing through the use of online communications technologies. Learners are NOT required to participate in any scheduled learning activities, but scheduled exams may be required.

Elective courses

Select one course between these two options to complete the five courses required for the certificate.

Course

QuickBooks Introduction

Learn how to use this popular integrated accounting software for small- and medium-sized businesses.

Any-time Online - A course delivery mode where learning activity takes place at times and locations of the learners own choosing through the use of online communications technologies. Learners are NOT required to participate in any scheduled learning activities, but scheduled exams may be required.

Course

Sage 50 Premium Accounting Level I

Learn how to use this popular integrated accounting software package for small and medium-sized companies.

Any-time Online - A course delivery mode where learning activity takes place at times and locations of the learners own choosing through the use of online communications technologies. Learners are NOT required to participate in any scheduled learning activities, but scheduled exams may be required.

Extended Education Certificate

Accounting Applications

Five courses - 162-165 hours

Certificate Information

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Required Courses

Course

Microsoft Excel - Introduction

Course

Financial Accounting - Introduction

Course

Financial Accounting - Intermediate

Course

Budget and Financial Reports

Elective courses

Course

QuickBooks Introduction

Course

Sage 50 Premium Accounting Level I

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Phone: 403-476-2223

Email: study@bowvalleycollege.ca

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Extended Education Certificate

Accounting Applications

Five courses - 162-165 hours

Extended Education/ Accounting Applications

Certificate Information

Recommended

Required Courses

Course

Microsoft Excel - Introduction

Course

Financial Accounting - Introduction

Course

Financial Accounting - Intermediate

Course

Budget and Financial Reports

Elective courses

Course

QuickBooks Introduction

Course

Sage 50 Premium Accounting Level I

Contact Bow Valley College

School of Continuing Learning

Phone: 403-476-2223

Email: study@bowvalleycollege.ca

Directory

CALGARY DOWNTOWN

All Campuses