“I understand the quality of education delivered in the curriculum and the value realized in CDI’s environment. Self-directed learners and problem solvers are what we have come to expect from CDI College.” - Peter Norman, Celerity Data Inc, Burnaby, BC – employer of CDI College graduates
Business Accounting Technicians play a vital role in the functioning of any accounting department. Accounting admin jobs involve tasks such as producing and distributing reports, and manual and computerized accounting.
CDI College will train you in the specific clerical skills you'll need to succeed in this fast-paced accounting industry. Courses include Manual Accounting, Business Communications and Computerized Accounting. CDI College instructors ensure that the course material is easy to understand and online progress checks provide feedback as students advance in their studies.
CDI College will train you in the specific clerical skills you'll need to succeed in this fast-paced accounting industry. Courses include Manual Accounting, Business Communications and Computerized Accounting. CDI College instructors ensure that the course material is easy to understand and online progress checks provide feedback as students advance in their studies.
This program is 27 weeks in length.
Job Opportunities
- Office Administrator
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Clerk
- Call Centre Representative
- Sales Representative
Business Accounting Technician
Also offered in British Columbia as Computer Business Applications Specialist - Accounting At:
Abbotsford Burnaby Richmond SurreyProgram Courses
The program outline below is for Alberta . Click here to see the outlines for British Columbia.
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- Emphasis is placed on 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. 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, as well as intangible assets.
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- Students will have the opportunity to review and discuss the final practicum placement. Simulated practice may be given in panel interviews as well as practice scenarios for the job interview. Students will update their resumes and cover letters. Students will have use of a Job Search lab which has unlimited Internet access, a job search resource library and a fax machine and phone for contacting prospective employers.
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- Accounting procedures in a computerized environment are examined using the General, Payables, Receivables, Payroll, Inventory, and Project modules of Simply Accounting.
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- This course offers a case-oriented, problem-solving approach for learning Microsoft Access. Students explore basic and more advanced features of this powerful database management system.
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- This course offers a case-oriented, problem-solving approach for learning Microsoft Excel. Students explore both basic and advanced features while creating a variety of documents such as budgets, marketing and sales reports, forecasts, and statistical tables.
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- Students work with basic and more advanced features of Microsoft Outlook to manage messages for efficient communication, maintain personal and business contacts, and organize appointments and tasks.
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- Students will explore both basic and more advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint while creating visually attractive and effective presentations.
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- This course offers a case-oriented, problem-solving approach for learning Microsoft Word. Students work with both basic and advanced features while creating a variety of documents such as letters, memos, forms, and reports.
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- This module is for course credits but has no grade. Students will be placed in actual work places related to their field of study and will be expected to act as a regular employee for the five-week period in order to gain the valuable "real world" experience that so many employers seek. Students are encouraged to find their own work experience placement; however, once placed, continuation in that placement is mandatory.
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- This course is designed to equip students with interpersonal skills identified by employers as essential for success in the professional world. Using a variety of instructional methods including case studies, group exercises and discussion, students learn and practice key communication skills.
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- This course will introduce students to skills and concepts that will help them achieve personal, academic, and career success.