ACCOUNTING & OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMA/PAYROLL
The Program in Brief
This course will introduce students to the
fundamental elements of business accounting,
project management, and human resource
management, providing the student with the
knowledge and skills required to excel in a real-
world administrative environment. In addition,
through the course, students will develop
practical skills in the use of essential business
applications, like Microsoft Office, Microsoft
Project, & ACCPAC, acquiring a high level
proficiency that will make them a valued
member of any organization.
The Type of Program Participant Who
Would Benefit Most:
Anyone
interested
in
pursuing
a
key
administrative support role with aspirations of
eventually moving into a managerial position in
a small to medium sized organization would be
well served by this course. New immigrants with
accounting experience and professionals going
through career development training.
Prerequisites
Ability to work with numbers and some
previous exposure to computers and operating
systems like Windows would be ideal.
Key Topics
• Accounting Fundamentals
• GAAP
• Financial Statement Analysis &
Preparation
• Project Management
• Human Resources
• Computerized Accounting Applications
• Computerized Business Applications
• Payroll Compliance
• Payroll Fundamentals I & II
Other Key Program Elements
Participants can expect to be continuously
challenged by way of demanding assignments
and projects aimed at helping them build high
level skills. Some labs/assignments/projects to
be expected include:
• Troubled Business Accounting Project
• Talent Recruitment & Personnel
Assessment Simulation
• Local Small Business Consulting
Project
Other Programs/Certifications participants
will be in a position to successfully participate
in/pursue upon completing this program:
• Small Business Development Program
• MOS Certification
• CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner
Certification