Bookkeeping and Payroll Program
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Key Information

Program Name

Bookkeeping and Payroll

Credential

Diploma

NOC Code

1431

Delivery Method

Online

Duration

30 Weeks

Domestic Tuition

CAD$8150.00

International Tuition

CAD$10000.00

Enrollment Dates

September - 2024 January - 2025 April - 2025

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Bookkeeping & Payroll is one of the most wanted employment areas in BC. According to BC Labor Market Outlook 2018, during the next 10 years, there will be a huge demand in the market providing an opportunity for students to prepare themselves for future demand in the job market. Students may also work as independent bookkeepers.

Upon completion of the Diploma Program, the successful students will have the ability to explain major concepts related to accounting, payroll, and taxation areas and perform the chores of bookkeeping by applying learned concepts in class.

 

Note: Bookkeeping & Payroll was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

Guildford College admission requirements for the Bookkeeping & Payroll program:

  • High school diploma or 19 years of age or older.
  • Minimum of 60% on Guildford College English placement test or a minimum of IELTS 5.5.
  • Students must have access to a personal computer or tablet.
Courses

Total Courses: 6

Financial Accounting 1 is designed for the students who want to understand the accounting function of a business in the modern environment at national or international level. After completion of this course, student will have a basic knowledge of business environment, accounting cycle and will be a…
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In continuation of Financial Accounting 1, this course expands knowledge of accounting based on structure of balance sheet. Financial Accounting-2 is designed for the students who have completed Financial Accounting 1 and are familiar with basics concepts of accounting. Upon completion of this cour…
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Employers are required to deduct certain amounts from payroll of their employees under certain heads for subsequent transfer to Government of Canada. The main objective of this course is to provide basic understanding of Canadian payroll and taxation system. When a student is at the workplace, he c…
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QuickBooks is most widely used accounting software by small and medium size businesses in Canada. After learning financial accounting courses, it is helpful for students to learn software accounting through this course that will provide the students an opportunity to get equipped with the latest in…
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Sage 50 is being considered more comprehensive accounting software as compared with QuickBooks and most widely used softer in the field of bookkeeping and accounting in Canada after QuickBooks. Students have already learnt an accounting software QuickBooks that is largely covers recording business …
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Learning business applications is essential in today’s business environment. Course on Computer Business Applications is designed to provide students an opportunity to learn Microsoft Office (MS Office) that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In Outlook, students will learn about commun…
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Upon completion of the Guildford College Bookkeeping & Payroll program, graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrate basic level knowledge of accounting and related areas.
  • Perform basic chores of financial accounting.
  • Apply accounting concepts in real-world cases.
  • Demonstrate accounts receivable and payable skills.
  • Calculate taxes and other deductions.
  • Calculate payrolls and deductions related to employees.
  • Demonstrate usage of accounting software.

After completion of the Bookkeeping & Payroll Program, students will qualify for entry-level jobs in the field of bookkeeping, payroll, and taxation. Entry-level positions often provide considerable potential for advancement. Career (NOC 1311 & 1431) options include:

  • Accounting assistant.
  • Accounting technician.
  • Bookkeeper.
  • Financial officer.
  • Financial clerk.
  • Accounting clerk.
  • Receivable clerk.
  • Payable clerk.
  • Income tax return preparer.
  • Ledger clerk.
  • Tax clerk.

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