Pursue a career as a bookkeeper
Bookkeeping Ontario College Certificate program
Learn operational bookkeeping and managerial accounting in today’s computerized business environment. Graduate with a host of valuable skills.
Part-time
Program information
Program description
Students are provided with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform effectively in entry-level bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll positions in business and industry. Students learn day-to-day operational bookkeeping and managerial accounting in a computerized business environment.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | South Georgian Bay |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- Review additional program-specific fees for this program.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
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What are the admission requirements for the Bookkeeping program?
Bookkeeping admission requirements
OSSD or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
What career paths can I take as a bookkeeper?
Your Bookkeeping certificate gives you many career opportunities
Bookkeeping lends itself well to career advancement into various Accounting roles in business and industry, both in profit and non-profit organizations. Furthermore, Bookkeeping skills enhance the small business and self-employment opportunities.
Flex MORE. Study Bookkeeper part-time
Benefits of studying part-time:
- Register on a course-by-course basis, paying as you go
- Online and evening courses that fit your schedule
- MORE choices. We are always adding more flexible delivery programs and courses.
What you need to know:
Next steps:
What courses are included in the Bookkeeping certificate program?
Course overview
9 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
1 General Education Course
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Bookkeeping program outline.
- ACCT 1000 – Financial Accounting Principles 1
- BUSI 1019 – Payroll Administration
- COMP 1003 – Microcomputer Applications
- ENTR 1002 – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- MATH 1002 – Mathematics of Finance
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
Do you have questions about Bookkeeping? Contact us!
Thinking about applying to Georgian?
Contact our student recruitment team to explore your study options.
- 705.722.5152
- recruitment@georgiancollege.ca
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- 705.722.1511
- registrar@georgiancollege.ca
Are you an international student?
Contact our international recruitment team to learn more about studying at Georgian.
- 705.728.1968, ext. 1218
- international@georgiancollege.ca
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