What do large companies, mom-and pop shops, chartered accountants, and government organizations have in common? They all need qualified accounting professionals!
Learn everything you need to join an accounting team, or manage a company’s accounts, including the organizing and reporting of financial records, reconciling bank statements, and processing business transactions including accounts payable and receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers, payroll, and more!
(International students MUST register through the International Students application process.)
Program | Centre | Start date | Graduate in ... | Cost |
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Accounting | NOVA | Sep 18, 2023 | 12 months | $190.80 |
Code | Statement of competency | Hours | Credits |
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961-012 | Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process | 30 | 2 |
961-024 | Research and exchange information | 60 | 4 |
961-034 | Produce tables and charts | 60 | 4 |
961-042 | Do calculations and prepare source documents | 30 | 2 |
961-054 | Format accounting-related correspondence | 60 | 4 |
961-066 | Write accounting-related correspondence in English | 90 | 6 |
961-074 | Process source documents in different types of companies | 60 | 4 |
961-083 | Handle cash | 45 | 3 |
961-093 | Use information related to legislation affecting businesses | 45 | 3 |
961-102 | Interact in a variety of professional situations | 30 | 2 |
961-115 | Communicate in French in an accounting context | 75 | 5 |
961-122 | Prepare the payroll | 30 | 2 |
961-134 | Write and format accounting-related correspondence in French | 60 | 4 |
961-144 | Organize and process data related to a company’s resources | 60 | 4 |
961-154 | Carry out daily tasks related to transactions involving receivables and payables | 60 | 4 |
961-165 | Ensure that they work efficiently | 75 | 5 |
961-175 | Perform calculations needed to determine the cost of goods and services | 75 | 5 |
961-185 | Perform end-of-period tasks | 75 | 5 |
961-195 | Perform year-end tasks | 75 | 5 |
961-204 | Produce an income tax return for an individual | 60 | 4 |
961-213 | Implement an accounting system | 45 | 3 |
961-222 | Commit themselves to the development of their career | 30 | 2 |
961-238 | Enter the work force | 120 | 8 |
1350 | 90 |
To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.
This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn’t require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( – ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).
Language of instruction | Second language | Mathematics | |||
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Adults | Youth | Adults | Youth | Adults | Youth |
– | – | – | – | – | – |
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