Diploma in Accounting and Finance Program Length: 40 weeks
Admission Requirements | Career
Opportunities | Graduates Proficiency
| Modules
The objective of our program is to equip successful graduates with the knowledge
and skills required to function effectively in the modern computerized accounting
and finance environment and also to hone and fine-tune their skills in the work
place. Typically, graduates find employment in small to medium sized enterprises
and corporate finance departments. The public sector and non-profit sector also
provide many roles for the accounting assistant. More senior opportunities will
exist for those with experience in related administrative and accounting areas
or working on one of the recognized accounting designations.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Advanced or
- General level credits or
- Mature Student Status (age 19 or older).
- The course can be modified to accommodate individuals who come with some
background in accounting or customer service and only require upgrading.
Students will be prepared for employment positions
such as Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist, Bookkeeper/Accountant,
Finance Manager, Account Manager, Auditor, Budget Analyst, Financial Accountant,
Management Accountant, Tax Consultant and Business Manager (Self Employment)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS), Business letters
and presentation skills, integrated accounting softwares - ACCPAC for
Windows, Simply Accounting, Quick Book Pro and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP).
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, concepts and procedures
with strong emphasis on practical applications, thorough understanding
of bookkeeping. Detailed analysis of business activities. Preparation
of financial statements and analysis, valuation of investments, cash management,
credit policies and capital budgeting, market function with the interaction
of demand and supply, perfect competition and pricing policies.
Charter of Rights in Canada, advantages and disadvantages of partnerships and
corporations. Knowledge of laws of employment, labor, insurance, estate and
consumer protections. Contractual duties of the buyers and sellers. Patent procedures,
trade marks registration and the copyright.
Calculation of total income and net income for tax purposes. Calculation
of RRSP, Tax filing requirements, dividends, mortgages and other investment
calculations, Foreign investment Income, Partnership Income and Losses.
Data analysis tools, manipulating the data, break-even analysis, forecasting
and trend analysis, goal seek scenarios, if then analysis and internal
rate of return. Calculation of net present value of an investment. SQL
statements by using different types of operators and clauses. Manipulate
the data by using different types of single row functions. Analyze the
data by using group functions, use of group by and having clauses. Insert,
Update, and Delete the data from tables.
Concepts of marketing management, market segmentations, different stages
of product life cycle, product positioning, territory management, selection
and management of field force, promotional and advertisement policies,
pricing and competition strategies, marketing channels and globalization.
Soft skills, resume preparations, net workings, job searching techniques
and interview preparation.
- Introduction To Computer Applications
- System Analysis and Design
- Accounting Business Applications
- Business Communications
- Business Economics
- Financial Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Advance Accounting/ Data Analysis Techniques
- Canadian Business Law and Taxation
