Skip to content

WSC | Working Skills Centre

Administrative Assistant Desktop Publishing Banner

Accounting Diploma

Course Summary:

Provide a solid foundation in accounting principles, financial management, and business practices. Throughout the course, students will learn essential skills in bookkeeping, taxation, financial reporting, and accounting software, equipping them for careers in finance, banking, and business administration. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring graduates are prepared to handle real-world financial challenges.

Graduates are successfully employed in positions with Canadian companies as: Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk, Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeper.

Recommended if: 

  • Looking to start a career in accounting or finance.
  • Transition into the accounting field from other industries with minimal prior experience in finance.
  • Entrepreneurs who wish to manage their own finances, taxes, and bookkeeping effectively.

Prequalifications:

  • Successful completion of admissions test (Canadian Language Benchmark Level 5)
  • Youth 18 – 30 years of age
  • Able to participate full-time
  • Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Level/Credentials:

TBD

Course Length:

20 weeks

Start Date(s):

TBD

Course Contents:

  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Financial Accounting: Statements and Analysis
  • Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting
  • Bookkeeping and Accounting Systems
  • Taxation: Personal and Business Taxes
  • Financial Reporting for Stakeholders
  • Business Law and Accounting Practices
  • Accounting for Small Businesses (SMEs)
  • Ethics in Accounting and Professional Responsibility
  • Auditing and Internal Controls

Get More Information:

Register for an Information Session conducted in-person or Via Zoom