Applied Bookkeeping

Students in this program receive in-depth, practical training in office accounting procedures. A strong emphasis is placed on current business computer applications encompassing accounting, database, spreadsheet and payroll software. Particular attention is given to file management procedures. Included in the program are such financial procedures as bookkeeping, control accounts, general and subsidiary ledgers, end of fiscal period adjustments and statements, banking, inventory control and payroll preparation and reporting. In addition, students will receive training in mathematical applications, business communications and employability skills. Upon successful completion of program requirements, students will be eligible to apply for an Applied Bookkeeping Certificate.

Department Website

For an overview of this program, including faculty listings and frequently asked questions plus other resources, visit the departmental website.

Career/Further Educational Opportunities

Graduates may expect to find employment in a diverse range of businesses from proprietorships to large corporations as bookkeepers, data entry clerks, or accounting assistants with accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, banking and computer-related duties. Many jobs currently advertised as either Office Assistant, Secretary, Bookkeeper, or Secretary/Accounting Clerk, as well as self-employment, are also potential employment opportunities.

Graduates of the Applied Bookkeeping Certificate are encouraged to continue their education in the Office Administration Diploma Program. The Office Administration Diploma Program transfers to Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Program (BBA in Entrepreneurial Leadership). With experience, graduates may attain the designation Certified Bookkeeper through the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping.

Location

Available at the New Westminster Campus.

Intake Dates/Application Deadlines

**Application deadlines may be extended.

The program commences in September for full-time students and in September and January each year for part-time students.

Full-time Applicants: April 1 for Fall.

Part-time Applicants: August 1 for Fall. December 1 for Winter. Part-time students are eligible to take as many courses as full-time students (up to 15 credits per semester); however, there is no guarantee that they will be able to register in all the courses that they require. Therefore, early application is important.

Admission Requirements

1. General Admission Requirements
2. Strong English skills are required. Students who are weak in English skills should consider upgrading through the Developmental Studies or English as a Second Language Program.
3. English 11 with a grade of "C" or better or the following equivalents:
   
   • EN 12 "P"
   • EN LIT 12 "P"
   • TPC 12 "P"
   • COMM 12 "C+"

   For more information on minimum Language Competency Standard, please visit the Admissions Section of the calendar.

4. Keyboarding speeds: Full-time students require 25 net words per minute. Part-time students do not require a specific keyboarding speed for entry; however, students must provide proof of keyboarding speed before registration in any course which has a keyboarding prerequisite (see the Course Descriptions section of this Calendar). Students with no previous keyboarding experience may take beginning keyboarding (OADM 1103) during their first semester at the College.

Note: An aptitude for mathematics and detail orientation are required. One course in this program has a prerequisite of any Math 11 course.

Program Duration

Full-time students should be able to complete this program in two four-month semesters plus a three-week practicum. Part-time students will need at least three semesters to complete but may take longer if they wish to take a lighter course load.

Credentials

Applied Bookkeeping Certificate

Program Content

Semester I

OADM 1222	Spreadsheets and Business Calculations	3
OADM 1238	Accounting Procedures I	3
OADM 1240	Business Communications and Procedures	3
OADM 1245	Employability Skills for Office Personnel	3
OADM 1256	Microcomputer Applications I	3
		15

Semester II

OADM 1239	Computer Bookkeeping I	3
OADM 1338	Accounting Procedures II	3
OADM 1339	Computer Bookkeeping II	3
OADM 1347	Payroll	3
OADM 1400	Job Search*	2
		14

*Job Search should only be taken during your final semester in the program.

Semester III

OADM 1401	Office Practicum	1
Total credits		30

Successful completion of all courses is required with a "C-" or better for graduation.