Bookkeeping
The two-semester Bookkeeping program at Centennial College will allow you to earn a certificate that will serve as a pathway to the Apprentice-level certification through Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (CPB). Membership in the CPB will open the door to a variety of positions, including bookkeeper, accounts receivable/payable supervisor, payroll administrator and office manager.
Once you complete this certificate program, you’ll also be eligible to transfer, with credits, into Centennial’s two-or three-year Accounting programs to earn a diploma or advanced diploma.
By enrolling in Bookkeeping, you will be aligned with Canada’s largest and fastest-growing certifying body of bookkeepers. Graduates can fast-track toward the nationally recognized Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation. Students will also have access to a preferred student membership rate, full of member benefits that will provide access to continuing education and networking opportunities with bookkeeping professionals across Canada!
Learning Outcomes
You’ll gain the know-how to:
- Complete bookkeeping functions within the accounting cycle, including accounts receivables, payables, inventory, and payroll processing using relevant software and operating systems;
- Apply general accepted accounting principles to produce financial statements and reports for proprietorships, partnerships and corporations;
- Prepare individual income tax returns in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations using tax preparation software;
- Develop a plan to support the management needs of the bookkeeping function, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, cost and revenue management;
- Use spreadsheet and database programs, such as Excel and Access, to create and produce reports for business analysis identification of trends and decision-making.
- Ease of transition into the workplace with hands-on training in Quickbooks and Sage 300 ERP.
