ObjectivesStudents in this program receive in-depth, practical training in office accounting procedures. A strong emphasis is placed on current business computer applications encompassing accounting, database, spreadsheet and payroll software. Particular attention is given to file management procedures. Included in the program are such financial procedures as bookkeeping, control accounts, general and subsidiary ledgers, end of fiscal period adjustments and statements, banking, inventory control and payroll preparation and reporting. In addition, students will receive training in mathematical applications, business communications and employability skills.
Practical experienceThere is a three-week practicum associated with this program.
Academic titleApplied Bookkeeping Certificate
Course descriptionSemester I
OADM 1222 Spreadsheets and Business Calculations 3
OADM 1238 Accounting Procedures I 3
OADM 1240 Business Communications and Procedures 3
OADM 1245 Employability Skills for Office Personnel 3
OADM 1256 Microcomputer Applications I 3
15
Semester II
OADM 1239 Computer Bookkeeping I 3
OADM 1338 Accounting Procedures II 3
OADM 1339 Computer Bookkeeping II 3
OADM 1347 Payroll 3
OADM 1400 Job Search* 2
14
*Job Search should only be taken during your final semester in the program.