Accounting & Payroll Administration Diploma

The Accounting & Payroll Administration Diploma Program provides extensive knowledge of accounting and payroll administration practices. Students will gain hands-on experience with related technology applications. Students will practice with real-life situations, using up-to-date payroll and accounting software.

Program Details:

Duration: 43 Weeks

Campus: Vancouver & Surrey

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

General accounting co-ordinator
Payroll administrator
Payroll accountant
Payroll Specialist
Small business accountant
Office Manager
Benefits Manager
Accounting Assistant

General Admission Requirements:

1. High School graduation or equivalent

2. Mature Student status (19 years old before starting classes) AND Entrance Evaluation – (English and Math – A score of 60% on each component must be achieved for entry into the program). This evaluation measures the general English level and the basic math skills.

English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements:

English 12 (or equivalent) with a Grade C or higher from a Canadian High School
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) 7 or higher
IELTS minimum 6 overall or higher
TOEFL 550 score or higher
TOEFL (iBT) 70 or higher
Cambridge English 160 or higher
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 59 or higher
Duolingo English Test 95 or higher
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) 7 or higher
Wonderlic SLE 15 or higher

Upon completion of this program, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

Demonstrate ability to maintain clear financial records and set up and maintain accounts using up-to-date computerized bookkeeping systems
Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements in a clear and concise manner
Show ability to calculate payroll, taxes and other bills and prepare payment for these
Demonstrate ability to prepare employee payroll and government payroll filing
Prepare and submit tax remittance forms, workers’ compensation forms, and other government-related payroll documentation
Prepare a business tax return
Prepare statistical, financial, and accounting reports

Course Title/Work Experience Component* (in order of delivery)	# of Hours of Instruction*	Delivery Method (In-class, Distance, or Combined)	Distance/Combined Delivery Description (Synchronous or Asynchronous)	Combined Delivery – Description for In-class and Synchronous Attendance
SSWO 100 Study Skills Workshop	20 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
COMP 101 Computers for Business Use	80 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
COMP 102 Introduction to Microsoft Office 365	40 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
BUSI 1010 Business Writing	40 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
BUSI 1011 Business Math	40 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
ACCT 1010 Financial Accounting 1	40 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
ACCT 1011 Accounting Software and Applications 1	80 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
ACCT 1012 Income Tax	80 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
ACCT 1100 Payroll Fundamentals 1	80 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
ACCT 1110 Human Resources and Employment	40 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting 2	40 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
ACCT 2011 Accounting Software and Applications 2	80 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
ACCT 2012 Payroll Fundamentals 2	80 hours	In-class, Distance, and Combined)	Synchronous	50% in-class and 50% Online
ACCT 2500 Practicum	120 hours	On-site	On-site	On-site
Total	860 hours

Fees	Domestic Students	International Students
Tuition	$9,000	$12,500
Application Fee	$250	$1000
Other	$40	$40
Total	$9,290	$13,540

Note: Textbook cost is to be paid by the student or textbook cost is additional to the above total.

Delivery Methods:

In-class instruction: 100% hours of instruction delivered in a classroom or other setting, where instructors share the same physical space as students.

Distance education: 100% hours of instruction, excluding work experience hours, if applicable, delivered remotely from a BC location.

Combined delivery: (both in-class and distance): Instruction provided through a combination of in-class and distance delivery. Program may include a work experience component (in-person).

50% of the combined program will be provided by distance (online) delivery.

If distance or combined delivery is indicated, the online components are:

Synchronous, meaning students attend classes virtually in ‘real-time’ with instructors and classmates

Method(s) of Evaluation

Students will be evaluated in each course required to complete the program.

Completion Requirements*

Completion of all required courses Minimum attendance of 80% overall is required Passing the practicum component

Accounting & Payroll Administration Diploma

Program Details:

General Admission Requirements:

English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements:

Delivery Methods:

Method(s) of Evaluation

Completion Requirements*

Program Duration

Homework Hours

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