“My instructor explained the course material thoroughly in a very efficient manner. She was even willing to stay longer to help out. I would definitely recommend this course to everyone.” - Nisha L., CDI College Graduate
Accounting jobs require drive, attention to detail, and a solid education in the processes and procedures of the accounting industry. CDI College's Accounting Certificate is a credential that will get you noticed. The program's objective is to give students hands-on training in automated business accounting systems such as Simply Accounting and ACCPAC.
The Accounting Certificate program trains students in manual and computerized bookkeeping and financial accounting, as well as in leading industry software. CDI's Accounting Certificate can be applied in a number of industries and fields.
This program is 11 weeks in length.
Job Opportunities
- Clerk
- Office Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Supervisor
- Payroll Administrator
- Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounting Certificate
For programs offered in Alberta:
Calgary City Centre Calgary North Calgary South Edmonton City Centre Edmonton North Edmonton South Edmonton WestProgram Courses
The program outline below is for British Columbia.
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- This course emphasizes analyzing and recording business transactions using the rules of double-entry bookkeeping. In addition, adjusting journal entries and everyday transactions for both service and retail businesses are recorded coupled with the preparation of basic financial statements. Topics include introduction to Accounting, financial statements, accounting transactions, analyzing and recording transactions, adjusting accounts for financial statements, and completing the accounting cycle and classifying accounts.
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- The use of special journals and subsidiary ledgers in an accounting system coupled with methods of recording and managing retail inventories are examined. Journalizing of payroll entries is included along with recording the purchase and amortization (depreciation) of fixed assets and intangible assets.
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- Accounting procedures in a computerized environment are examined using the General, Payables and Receivables modules of Simply Accounting.
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- Accounting procedures in a computerized environment are examined using the Payroll, Inventory and Project modules of Simply Accounting.
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- Accounting procedures in a computerized environment are examined using the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable modules of ACCPAC.