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Accounting Technology
The Accounting Technology program is designed to provide learners with a thorough working knowledge of fundamental accounting procedures. Upon program completion, learners will have developed the skills necessary to maintain manual or computerized accounting records for a business.
Program graduates who have acceptable standing from courses in the areas of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Business Law, Economics and Computers may be granted credit exemptions in these areas by the CGA (Certified General Accountants Association) or other universities and colleges.
The Accounting Technology program offers a two-year Accounting Technician diploma. Through consultation with program faculty, a one-year Bookkeeper Certificate profile is also available. NOTE: All applicants are automatically enrolled in the diploma program.
The program offers real world experiences, on-the-job training, hands-on projects, industry speakers combined with creative and innovative teaching methods to ensure learners gain a deep-rooted knowledge of today's business world.
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Accounting Technician
The Accounting Technician profile provides learners with a thorough working knowledge of fundamental accounting procedures using current software programs including Simply Accounting, Quick Books, UFile and Caseware, as well as current tax programs. Learners acquire the skills to prepare financial statements and analyze the results.
Learners will be required to complete up to 8 weeks of on-the-job training in the second year of their program.
| Profile Facts | |
| Start Date: | September |
| Length: | 2 years |
| Location: | Charlottetown |
| Credential Issued: | Diploma, Accounting Technician |
Courses
print full list with descriptionsTake the following course(s), minimum grade: Pass
On-The-Job Training: Accounting Technician
On-The-Job Training: Accounting Technician
On-the-Job-Training (OJT) is an essential part of student learning. The OJT provides an opportunity to demonstrate and build on the skills acquired during formal instruction. Students are exposed to the professional standards, routines and demands of an organization and are expected to add value through the application of their skills and abilities. The OJT is a wonderful opportunity for students to gain confidence and to experience their chosen career in a real-work setting.
Hours: 240
Course Code: ACCTEC-2090
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2090 On-the-Job Training Accounting Technician
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Take the following course(s), minimum grade: 60%
Computer Applications I
This course will provide students with the opportunity to develop competency with a computer operating system. A large part of this course will encompass the development and integration of keyboarding techniques including using word processing software. Students will also communicate and access information via the Internet to assist in developing research skills and overall computer skill use.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-1001
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-1001 Computer Applications I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Computer Applications II
Using a self-directed learning approach, complimented with instructional lab sessions and instructor supports, students will develop competency in using electronic spreadsheets. Learners will create formulas to calculate various business situations, will use database functions of spreadsheets and will practice graphing data. In addition, the emerging world of electronic commerce will be explored.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-1005
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-1005 Computer Application II
Academic Year: 2011-2012
English
One of the most important assets professionals can bring to an office is the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Employers want employees who have this skill. To be an effective and efficient employee, a learner must develop the ability to convey thoughts concisely, clearly, and grammatically correct. This course will provide students with the skills to demonstrate competency in the English language. Focus will be placed on grammar, punctuation, proofreading, editing, and spelling. Writing styles and word usage will also be explored to enable students to begin preparing business documentation. At the end of this course, students will develop an appreciation for how the spoken word impacts written communications.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-1010
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-1010 English
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Business Essentials
This course, as an introduction to working in a business environment, will provide students with a foundation to their development as business professionals. Students will have the opportunity to practice and hone essential skills such as time management, ethical development, goal setting, stress management, confidentiality, teamwork, community integration and basic numeracy. This course will also introduce students to some of the legislation related to taxes and other remittances. Additionally, learners will prepare for and participate in a job interview and various team activities.
Hours: 60
Course Code: ACCTEC-1015
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-1015 Business Essentials
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Financial Accounting I
This course is designed to introduce students to basic financial accounting theoretical and practical concepts. Students will acquire competencies in topics ranging from original entry to the preparation of financial statements, and closing the books for both service and retail sectors. Students will explore the appropriate internal control framework to ensure a business' accounting and administrative systems are operating efficiency and with the necessary accuracy. Further, students will be challenged with accounting and control of the various issues that surround cash and banking. Accounting for inventory and its valuation is also introduced.
Hours: 60
Course Code: ACCTEC-2000
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2000 Financial Accounting I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Financial Accounting II
This course has been designed to allow students to take an in-depth view of various balance sheet items and their relationship to other parts of financial statements. Students will be challenged to maintain a receivable system which accounts for bad debt expense. Areas of study will also include determining costs of capital assets and the various approaches to allocating costs of using the assets. Incorporating different approaches to accounting for payables, students will analyze various systems to determine the appropriateness of each. Accounting practices will be identified based on the impact/characteristics of the owner's equity section.
Hours: 60
Course Code: ACCTEC-2005
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2005 Financial Accounting II
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Financial Accounting III
This intermediate accounting course will cover areas such as accounting for investments, liabilities, trusts, funds, not for profit organizations, income tax, government assistance, leases, branches, notes to financial statements, and the Statement of Cash flows. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different accounting systems and then how to choose the proper one for an organization.
Hours: 60
Course Code: ACCTEC-2010
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2010 Financial Accounting III
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Financial Management (Accounting)
Financial Management (Accounting)
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop competency in the basics of reading and analyzing financial statements. Students will have the opportunity to experience how the financial component of a business plan is prepared with emphasis on cash flow. Other accounting related areas of financial management such as credit policy and insurance program management will also be covered.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2015
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2015 Financial Management (Accounting)
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Business Communications I
In this course, students will develop professional skills when writing a variety of business correspondence. Focus will be placed on developing written reports, preparing business correspondence and interpreting inferences and assumptions within written documents. In addition, students will have the opportunity to create and streamline correspondence including those found in a personal employment portfolio and news releases for various media. The goal of this course is to allow the student to develop strong written communication skills for a variety of business situations and functions.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2020
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2020 Business Communications I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Business Communications II
This course is designed to enable students to develop oral and non-verbal communication skills required to be successful in today's business environment. Students must be able to communicate by telephone or other electronic media as well as understand individual differences and act constructively in business situations. Students will be given opportunities to polish oral communication skills by allowing them to hold their own group discussions, debates, presentations, and meetings.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2025
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2025 Business Communications II
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Business Law
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to Canadian law. Students will develop an understanding of the legal concepts and principles that govern personal and commercial relationships, and will learn how our lives are intimately influenced by law. This course will also enhance the student's ability to anticipate and avoid many common legal problems before they arise.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2030
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2030 Business Law
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Information Management
This course will provide students with the basic skills required to control information in both a manual and computerized environment. It will include discussion on developing the work environment, understanding an information management system and the importance of records retention. Additionally, students will cover basic metric conversion, statistics and the completion of various business forms. Working paper files and audit preparation will also be discussed.
Hours: 30
Course Code: ACCTEC-2036
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2036 Information Management
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Introduction to Human Resources and Customer Service
Introduction to Human Resources and Customer Service
There are many concepts, practices, principles, and guidelines, which contribute to a successful business or organization. In very practical terms, the success of businesses can be linked directly to productivity and customers/clients. This course introduces students to basic concepts, practices, principles, and guidelines, which contribute to the productivity of a business through its human resources, and which help to ensure quality customer service. This course examines how communication skills, human resource management skills, and quality customer service contribute to productivity and the retention of customers/clients.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2045
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2045 Introduction to Human Resources and Customer Service
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Economics
This course will introduce students to the basic principles and concepts in micro and macro economics. Students will gain an understanding of economic theories by discussing concepts such as supply and demand, competition, business cycles, monetary and fiscal policies, and economic indicators in relation to everyday events. The course will also identify some of the major economic opportunities and challenges facing Canada today and the policy choices for governments dealing with these issues. Competency in this area will increase student's competitive advantage as an employee or as a business owner / manager.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2050
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2050 Economics
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Computerized Accounting I
This course is designed to introduce students to computerized accounting. Focus will be placed on the recording and data entry process used in a variety of business situations. Students can expect to experience the addition of accounts, customize company preferences, and print reports.
Hours: 60
Course Code: ACCTEC-2056
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2056 Computerized Accounting I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Computerized Accounting II
This course is designed to enable students to explore and learn advanced modules of a computerized accounting system. Students will gain exposure to areas such as computerized security of files, the preparation of year end reports, setting up data files and using special features of a system.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2060
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2060 Computerized Accounting II
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Cost Accounting I
This course will provide students with an introduction to cost concepts and behaviour as well as allowing students to apply these concepts in learning about and developing the budgeting process. Students will also learn how to allocate service department costs.
Hours: 30
Course Code: ACCTEC-2065
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2065 Cost Accounting I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Cost Accounting II
This course will provide students with an introduction to job order costing and process costing. Other methods such as variable, absorption and activity costing will also be discussed. Variance analysis as it relates to standard costs will be introduced along with the concept of using relevant costs in decision making.
Hours: 30
Course Code: ACCTEC-2070
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2070 Cost Accounting II
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Taxation I
This course will give students direction to interpret and apply tax legislation using various sources. The result will be the ability to prepare an individual's income tax return as well as determine any tax installments that are applicable for different situations.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2072
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2072 Taxation I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Taxation II
In this course, students will obtain the skills needed to prepare a corporate income tax return with required schedules. Topics such as the identification of current tax legislation and the use of taxation resources will be covered. Students can expect to incorporate and practice applying income tax rules as they cover the basics of preparing simplified corporate tax returns.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2075
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2075 Taxation II
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Bookkeeper
The Bookkeeper profile provides learners with the skills necessary to work in today's sophisticated accounting environments. The emphasis is on performing the skills and not on analysis of operating results and managerial accounting functions.
The learner should be able to work in any part of an accounting department such as accounts payable or accounts receivable.
| Profile Facts | |
| Start Date: | September |
| Length: | 1 years |
| Location: | Charlottetown |
| Credential Issued: | Certificate, Bookkeeper |
Courses
print full list with descriptionsTake the following course(s), minimum grade: Pass
On-the-Job Training
On-the-Job-Training (OJT) is an essential part of student learning. The OJT provides an opportunity to demonstrate and build on the skills acquired during formal instruction. Students are exposed to the professional standards, routines and demands of an organization and are expected to add value through the application of their skills and abilities. The OJT is a wonderful opportunity for students to gain confidence and to experience their chosen career in a real-work setting.
Hours: 180
Course Code: ACCTEC-2085
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2085 On-the-Job-Training
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Take the following course(s), minimum grade: 60%
Computer Applications I
This course will provide students with the opportunity to develop competency with a computer operating system. A large part of this course will encompass the development and integration of keyboarding techniques including using word processing software. Students will also communicate and access information via the Internet to assist in developing research skills and overall computer skill use.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-1001
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-1001 Computer Applications I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Computer Applications II
Using a self-directed learning approach, complimented with instructional lab sessions and instructor supports, students will develop competency in using electronic spreadsheets. Learners will create formulas to calculate various business situations, will use database functions of spreadsheets and will practice graphing data. In addition, the emerging world of electronic commerce will be explored.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-1005
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-1005 Computer Application II
Academic Year: 2011-2012
English
One of the most important assets professionals can bring to an office is the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Employers want employees who have this skill. To be an effective and efficient employee, a learner must develop the ability to convey thoughts concisely, clearly, and grammatically correct. This course will provide students with the skills to demonstrate competency in the English language. Focus will be placed on grammar, punctuation, proofreading, editing, and spelling. Writing styles and word usage will also be explored to enable students to begin preparing business documentation. At the end of this course, students will develop an appreciation for how the spoken word impacts written communications.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-1010
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-1010 English
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Business Essentials
This course, as an introduction to working in a business environment, will provide students with a foundation to their development as business professionals. Students will have the opportunity to practice and hone essential skills such as time management, ethical development, goal setting, stress management, confidentiality, teamwork, community integration and basic numeracy. This course will also introduce students to some of the legislation related to taxes and other remittances. Additionally, learners will prepare for and participate in a job interview and various team activities.
Hours: 60
Course Code: ACCTEC-1015
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-1015 Business Essentials
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Financial Accounting I
This course is designed to introduce students to basic financial accounting theoretical and practical concepts. Students will acquire competencies in topics ranging from original entry to the preparation of financial statements, and closing the books for both service and retail sectors. Students will explore the appropriate internal control framework to ensure a business' accounting and administrative systems are operating efficiency and with the necessary accuracy. Further, students will be challenged with accounting and control of the various issues that surround cash and banking. Accounting for inventory and its valuation is also introduced.
Hours: 60
Course Code: ACCTEC-2000
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2000 Financial Accounting I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Financial Accounting II
This course has been designed to allow students to take an in-depth view of various balance sheet items and their relationship to other parts of financial statements. Students will be challenged to maintain a receivable system which accounts for bad debt expense. Areas of study will also include determining costs of capital assets and the various approaches to allocating costs of using the assets. Incorporating different approaches to accounting for payables, students will analyze various systems to determine the appropriateness of each. Accounting practices will be identified based on the impact/characteristics of the owner's equity section.
Hours: 60
Course Code: ACCTEC-2005
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2005 Financial Accounting II
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Business Communications I
In this course, students will develop professional skills when writing a variety of business correspondence. Focus will be placed on developing written reports, preparing business correspondence and interpreting inferences and assumptions within written documents. In addition, students will have the opportunity to create and streamline correspondence including those found in a personal employment portfolio and news releases for various media. The goal of this course is to allow the student to develop strong written communication skills for a variety of business situations and functions.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2020
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2020 Business Communications I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Computerized Accounting I
This course is designed to introduce students to computerized accounting. Focus will be placed on the recording and data entry process used in a variety of business situations. Students can expect to experience the addition of accounts, customize company preferences, and print reports.
Hours: 60
Course Code: ACCTEC-2056
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2056 Computerized Accounting I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Taxation I
This course will give students direction to interpret and apply tax legislation using various sources. The result will be the ability to prepare an individual's income tax return as well as determine any tax installments that are applicable for different situations.
Hours: 45
Course Code: ACCTEC-2072
Detailed Course Outline: ACCTEC-2072 Taxation I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Graduate Opportunities for Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers
- Private industry
- Public Accounting
- Government
- Self employment
- US Federal Student Aid - Gainful Employment Disclosure
Admission Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
- Resumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program.
Tuition & Fees
| Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,250 |
| Year 2 | $3,250 |
| View a full breakdown of costs and booklist for this program. | |
Articulation Agreements
- Husson University / University of Fredericton
Graduates receive up to 90 credits (3 years) toward the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Husson University, which can be completed in one year. In order to graduate, students will be required to complete ten 8-week courses on site or through distance education. - Mount St. Vincent University
2 years credit toward a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. - University of Prince Edward Island
Two years of credit toward Bachelor of Business Studies.
We have 7 agreements for this Holland College program. For a complete listing, see our Degree Pathways page.
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Contact
If you have any questions concerning the program, contact one of the following:
- Alexander (Sandy) Campbell, FCGA
- Donald MacDonald, CGA
- Business Studies Office (902) 566-9657