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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.

“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
This program is 11 weeks in length.

Program Courses

The program outline below is for British Columbia.

Code Course Name Hours
  • BM02 Bookkeeping and Financial Accounting - Level 1 50

    • 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.
  • BF2E Bookkeeping and Financial Accounting - Level 2 50

    • 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.
  • SI1E Computerized Accounting with Simply - Level 1 50

    • Accounting procedures in a computerized environment are examined using the General, Payables and Receivables modules of Simply Accounting.
  • SI2E Computerized Accounting with Simply - Level 2 50

    • Accounting procedures in a computerized environment are examined using the Payroll, Inventory and Project modules of Simply Accounting.
  • CPTE Computerized Accounting with ACCPAC 75

    • Accounting procedures in a computerized environment are examined using the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable modules of ACCPAC.

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