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The full time APA program will provide a thorough working knowledge of fundamental accounting and payroll procedures. It provides the skills necessary to maintain manual or computerized accounting records, and to administer payroll. The program includes Bookkeeping, Payroll, Excel level 1 & 2, Sage 50 Accounting level 1 & 2, Quickbooks level 1 & 2, Business Office Communication and Job Search. This program runs Mon-Fri for 13 weeks. The program is also offered part time for students who prefer to attend class evenings and weekends. Prerequisites: Grade 12 education or equivalent and basic computer knowledge is a prerequisite. If a student does not have prior computer knowledge, it is recommended you first take the course MS Word level 1.

This theory course is designed for people with minimal or no bookkeeping experience seeking employment or a skill refresher. It is also suited to someone who wishes to keep books for a small business. Topics include introduction to accounting/bookkeeping procedures, year end procedures, accounts payable/receivable, financial statements, taxes, budgeting and reconciliations. To learn about computerized accounting after completing this Bookkeeping course it is recommended students take QuickBooks and/or Sage Accounting. The books are $100 extra and the cost will be added during the registration process. Student Comment: 'Very practical & excellent instruction. Motivated me to learn more.'

If you work in an office you NEED this course. Having the required technical skills is fine, but if you really want to survive and thrive in an office, communication skills are vital. Poor communication can create unnecessary problems and potential loss of business. Learn to effectively communicate with both colleagues and clients. The course will include 3 segments: Conflict Resolution for the Workplace, Customer Service and Business Writing.

Microsoft Excel - Level 1 teaches you how to create and edit professional-looking spreadsheets. Learn to format and enhance worksheets and use simple formulas. No experience in Excel is necessary but basic familiarity with using a computer is necessary. (no classes on stat holidays or holiday weekends)

Microsoft Excel - Level 1 teaches you how to create and edit professional-looking spreadsheets. Learn to format and enhance worksheets and use simple formulas. No experience in Excel is necessary but basic familiarity with using a computer is necessary. (no classes on stat holidays or holiday weekends)

In this computer course you will learn how to apply basic skill sets along with some intermediate to advanced functions to manage and audit numerical reports. Work with various functions to perform calculations, customize charts, and look at various features for managing different lists. Prerequisite: Excel L1 or equivalent knowledge/experience.

In this computer course you will learn how to apply basic skill sets along with some intermediate to advanced functions to manage and audit numerical reports. Work with various functions to perform calculations, customize charts, and look at various features for managing different lists. Prerequisite: Excel L1 or equivalent knowledge/experience.

Learn to prepare and maintain payroll records. Determination of taxable, pensionable and insurable amounts; calculation recording, and remitting CPP, EI and tax. Preparation of T4's and summaries and record of employment forms. Other topics include types of taxable benefits and provincial labour standards. Guides and reference materials provided. Please bring a calculator.

QuickBooks Level 2 is a continuation of basic features for daily computerized accounting tasks using QuickBooks and will introduce some of the more advanced functions and capabilities. Students will look at how to create company files, and deal with more advanced tasks for receivables, payables, inventory and payroll. Lesson 1: Setting Up Data Files and Customizing Settings. Lesson 2: Banks and Credit Cards. Lesson 3: Budgets, Classes, Inventory and Security. Lesson 4: Additional Payroll Features. Lesson 5: Working with Foreign Currencies. Lesson 6: Miscellaneous Items such as Preparing Customer Statements, Charging Interest on Overdue Accounts, NSF Cheques,Handling Bad Debts,Making Records Inactive,Handling WCB Premiums,Using Job Tracking,Customizing Your Reports.

Level 2 introduces some of the more advanced functions and capabilities of Sage Accounting. It is designed for those who are already familiar with accounting from work experience using Sage 50 Accounting and/or have completed Sage Accounting Level 1. Topics include, Setting Up Data Files and Customizing Settings; Banking and Credit Cards; Security, Budgets, Project and Inventory; Intermediate Payroll Features; and Working with Foreign Currencies.