Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma

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Double Course Value

The combination of both areas of accounting and payroll administration is more valuable for students

Inviting Atmosphere

Interactive classroom environment with active participation provides for easier and more effective learning

Engaging Course Material

Highly knowledgeable and experienced instructors turn technical components into fun exercises

Diploma

Accounting and Payroll Administration

Length

55 Weeks

Location

Alberta / Ontario

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On-site / Online / Combination

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Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma

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Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma Program Summary

ABM College’s Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma Program prepares students with the necessary skills to meet current job demands within the accounting sector. Practical study in accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals, accounting jargon, along with software such as Sage Quickbooks, and Microsoft Office provide students with the foundation necessary to succeed in a competitive job market.

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Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma Description

An ABM College's diploma in Accounting and Payroll Administration gives you the opportunity to work in virtually any industry imaginable. Accounting and Payroll personnel are crucial to almost every company in Canada.

Through the combination of accounting, Canadian payroll and tax knowledge, this program will provide a comprehensive understanding of both corporate financial statements and cash flow statements. Furthermore, this diploma includes practical study in accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals. Students will also gain experience with accounting software such as Sage and QuickBooks.

As a graduate you leave with the full knowledge of the industry tools, and the practical experience offered through the mandatory practicum at the end of the program.

Career Opportunities

Payroll clerk
Accounts payable or receivable clerk
Bookkeeper
Accounting assistant
Accounting administrator

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Admission Requirements

Standard Admission

1. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. 2. Successful interview with school administration.

Mature Admission

1. Must be 18 years or older.(BC residents must be 19 years of age) 2. Successful completion of the ABM College Entrance Exam. 3. Successful interview with school administration.

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Thank you ABM College. I consider them as my second home here in Calgary, Canada.This is my second time with them, first as Health Care Aide student 2014 and now, Accounting & Payroll. ABM College has friendly and helpful admin and instructors.

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Course Components

1. Financial Accounting 1

Course Description: This course assists students in understanding the various aspects of the accounting profession with a general background of the fundamentals of accounting, as well as understanding the daily transactions procedures that exist in business. Students will gain experience with typical bookkeeping functions, including recording journal entries and performing full accounting cycle. Topics include: accounting and the business environment; recording business transactions; adjusting entries; closing entries and completing the accounting cycle; merchandising accounting; accounting information systems; internal control and cash; receivables; property, plant and equipment; goodwill and intangible assets; and current liabilities and payroll accounting.

2. Financial Accounting 2

Course Description: Students develop the ability to prepare and analyze the financial statements of public corporations. Topics include an overview of corporate financial reporting, transaction analysis, and accounting entries; double-entry accounting systems; merchandising and inventory; internal control, cash, and receivables; long-lived assets and current liabilities; financial reporting concepts and accounting for partnerships; corporations; long-term liabilities; cash flow statement; investments; and financial statements analysis.

3. Managerial Accounting 1

Course Description: Students develop the ability to collect, analyze, and communicate quantitative and non- quantitative information to assist management in making more effective planning and control decisions. Topics include the changing role of management accounting and basic concepts; product costing and cost accumulation; process costing and hybrid product costing systems; activity-based costing and activity-based management; activity analysis, cost behaviour and cost estimation; cost-volume profit analysis; absorption and variable costing; profit planning and activity-based budgets; standard costing and flexible budgeting; cost management tools; and decision making.

4. Accounting Software Systems Quick Books

Course Description: Students learn to maintain the financial records of a small business using the QuickBooks accounting software package. Students learn this full suite of bookkeeping tools to help manage a business, including income and expense tracking, payroll management and financial management tools.

5. Accounting Software Systems Sage 50

Course Description: Students learn the feature-rich Sage 50 software. Topics include an introduction; accounts payable; accounts receivable; payables and receivables setup; payroll journal and setup; inventory transactions; orders, quotes and deposits; currencies and remittances; project allocations; reconciliations and deposits; and comprehensive setup.

6. Income Taxation

Course Description: Students examine the conceptual structure of the Income Tax Act and the application of its rules to practical situations. Topics include an introduction to federal taxation; procedures and administration; income or loss from office, employment, business, or property; capital cost allowances and cumulative eligible capital; capital gains and losses; other income and deductions; and calculation of taxable income and tax payable for individuals.

7. Payroll Compliance Legislation

Course Description: Students who complete this course will know the payroll compliance responsibilities that affect organizations, be able to comprehend payroll legislation, and be able to effectively communicate these to all stakeholders. This course will provide students with the payroll related legislation affecting organizations, as well as the tools to find information and apply that information to different scenarios in relation to individual pay. Our programs will prepare you to manage compliance requirements, deliver reliable payroll information and contribute valuable insights. Certifications include: The Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification, which will give you a solid foundation in payroll.

8. Payroll Fundamentals 1

Course Description: This course is the second requirement in the CPA's PCP Certification. Upon completion of Payroll Fundamentals l, students should be able to calculate regular individual net pay, non-regular individual pay and termination payments. Students will also learn to calculate a Record of Employment (ROE) and communicate all aspects of individual pay requirements to various stakeholders. This course is the second core payroll course in the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification program.

9. Payroll Fundamentals 2

Course Description: Students who complete this course will be able to calculate and report the government and third party remittances, year-end requirements, discuss payroll technology solutions and account for payroll at the compliance level for the organization. Students will be able to effectively communicate these organizational processes and requirements to internal and external stakeholders.

10. Microsoft Office

This training will help students to effectively utilize all the features of Microsoft Office products, and increase productivity. Students become well versed in the Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook applications. This 4-week module helps students sharpen their computer and Office skills and prepare for the main course modules.

11. Practicum

Course Description: Students will gain practical and hands-on experience to apply the knowledge and skills learned in class to real-world experiences in a professional capacity.

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Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma

Next program start dates:

Double Course Value

Inviting Atmosphere

Engaging Course Material

Diploma

Length

Location

Offered

Available

Program Overview

Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma Program Summary

Take the "ABM College Digital Arts Career Training Readiness" Quiz

Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma Description

Career Opportunities

Salary Range

Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma Information Kit

Is this program right for you?

Take our quick readiness quiz.

Admission Requirements

Standard Admission

Mature Admission

Detailed Requirements

Course Components

1. Financial Accounting 1

2. Financial Accounting 2

3. Managerial Accounting 1

4. Accounting Software Systems Quick Books

5. Accounting Software Systems Sage 50

6. Income Taxation

7. Payroll Compliance Legislation

8. Payroll Fundamentals 1

9. Payroll Fundamentals 2

10. Microsoft Office

11. Practicum

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