Capilano University

Course Details

Accounting Support Certificate

Course Description

Do you like working with numbers? Do you want to improve your computer skills? How can you qualify for a good job? Consider the Accounting Support program. Every organization needs people who can keep track of accounts and process a wide variety of business transacations quickly and efficiently. After six months, you will qualify to work as a full-charge accountant in a small business, as an accounting clerk in a medium or large business, or as a self-employed bookkeeper. The Accounting Support program is a full-time, 6-month program from January to June. It includes manual and computer accounting systems and applications, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, in addition to general accounting procedures and business writing. You will gain practical experience and the opportunity to network in the two-week work practicum. Capilano University graduates from the Accounting Support program are in high demand! View the Accounting Support Program in the online calendar.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: * Prepare business emails, letters and memos using fundamental principles of grammar, punctuation, and written communication skills so that the message is clearly transmitted * Apply basic math skills in the computation of the numerical aspects of business situations. * Analyze and record basic accounting transactions accurately and thoroughly for different types of business organizations. * Operate Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint as software tools to be used in a business setting. * Record accounting transactions using a variety of computerized accounting programs. * Produce an effective team project which links high-performance team and group concepts. * Use their resume, letters of application, interviewing techniques and other job strategies to seek employment and complete a two week practicum placement.




Accounting Support Certificate Capilano University