PART-TIME | PORTAGE CAMPUS BOOSP-CT Bookkeeping & Small Business Office

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Overview

  • Interlake Campus, Selkirk
  • Peguis-Fisher River Campus, Peguis
  • Steinbach Campus, Steinbach
  • Winkler Campus, Winkler

Description

This Bookkeeping and Small Business Office Certificate program is designed to meet the office needs of small businesses.  This program will enable you to carry out the receptionist, secretarial, bookkeeping and payroll functions normally found in small businesses.  As a graduate you will also be qualified for entry-level positions in larger businesses and the different levels of government. 

 

 

Admission Requirements

Regular  Admission Requirements
To apply under the regular admission requirements, you must have your Manitoba Grade 12.
 
Special Admission Requirements
If you are at least 19 years of age on or before September 30 in your year of registration, have been out of high school for a minimum of one year, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the special admission requirements.  

Program Outline

You must successfully complete the following courses and workplace practicum.

• ACCT-1007 Bookkeeping & Accounting for Small Business
• ACCT-1088 Simply Accounting
• BUSA-1019 Office Procedures
• COMM-1023 Basic Business Communications
• COMP-1081 Computers-Intro
• COMP-1237 Excel 2016
• COMP-1238 Word 2016
• HUMR-1007 Payroll and Taxable Benefits
• MATH-1039 Basic Business Mathematics
• PRAC-1048 Workplace Practicum

Courses and Descriptions

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
In addition to Transfer of Credit from a recognized post secondary institution, other RPL processes are available for RPL courses. Click here for more information. For courses with no RPL, please check www.rrc.ca/rpl for additional contact information.
ACCT-1007Bookkeeping & Accounting for Small Business
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Learn about the practical aspects of bookkeeping and accounting. Topics include basic internal control procedures, the recording process, ledgers and trial balances, financial statements and closing entries, cash and how to control it, accounts receivable, inventory, and salaries.

ACCT-1014QuickBooks
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This course is designed for new users or users with limited experience.  Topics covered will include:  setting up a new company file, working with bank and credit card accounts, creating invoices, receiving payments, entering and paying bills, recording inventory, setting up petty cash, tracking profit and expenses, customizing invoices and reports, running reports, accounting for NSF cheques, setting up payroll, condensing company files, integrating MS Word and Excel, setting up multiple users and security, and more. Please bring a flash drive to class. Recommended:  Computers – Intro or a good working knowledge of computers.

 

ACCT-1088Simply Accounting (PC)
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By using Sage 50 software, you will develop an understanding on how to enter business transactions into the general ledger, prepare and adjust entries, and print out financial statements. Sage 50 is used for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and inventory.

Prerequisites:
BUSA-1019Office Procedures
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Learn how to competently answer the phone and greet guests, handle difficult callers, dress professionally and use various office machines such as the fax, photocopier and postage meter.

COMM-1023Basic Business CommunicationsRPL
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Develop the basic principles of business writing and discuss topics such as: standard business formats, the ability to write clear, readable letters and memos.  It also reviews correct grammar and usage and how to improve effectiveness as a speaker.

COMP-1081Computers - IntroRPL
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Increase your knowledge of computer fundamentals using a current Windows operating system. Content includes an introduction to the Internet and common Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

If you are taking courses by distance delivery, you must have access to a computer with the appropriate Microsoft Office software and Microsoft Windows 7, 8 or 10.

COMP-1237Excel 2016
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Become familiar with spreadsheet concepts, use basic features, obtain skills for further training and be able to use Excel 2016 in the workplace environment. Topics covered include using worksheets to make decisions, planning, building, testing and documenting worksheets, formatting and printing, functions, formulas and absolute references, charts and graphing, solving complex problems, and working with multiple worksheets and workbooks.

* This course is recommended for students with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Students who need to upgrade their computer skills prior to taking this class should take COMP-1313 Introduction to Computers.

Distance Delivery:
Students must have access to a computer with the appropriate Microsoft Office software.
Excel 2016 and Excel 2016 Advanced are not suitable for use with Mac computer software
Required textbook sold separately and can be purchased at the Campus Store.

COMP-1238Word 2016
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Learn the basics of word processing along with some advanced Word 2016 features. Skill areas covered will include: basic word processing, formatting and editing; inserting and customizing pictures and graphics; formatting for multiple page documents; utilizing wizards and templates; adding charts, tables, columns, and mail merging for letters, envelopes and labels.

If you are taking courses by distance delivery, you must have access to a computer with the appropriate Microsoft Office software.

* This class is recommended for students with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Students who need to upgrade their computer skills prior to taking this class should take Computers - Intro (Comp-1081)

COMP-1904Keyboarding
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Prepare yourself for computer skills classes. Learn the proper techniques to enable you to use your computer more efficiently. This course is recommended for those who cannot type and need the skill to go on to other courses.

 

HUMR-1007Payroll and Taxable Benefits
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Acquire knowledge of payrolls, earnings and deductions, methods of payment, employment standards and termination of employees. Learn about government remittances, allowances, taxable benefits, employer levies and government reporting.

MATH-1039Basic Business MathematicsRPL
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Develop the mathematical skills necessary to handle basic quantitative material found in other courses. Review basic arithmetic and algebraic operations. Study the application ratio, proportion, and percent to business problems, such as commissions and fees, taxes, and income statement analysis. Become familiar with handling financial mathematics topics like simple interest and discount, bank discounts, equivalent payment and negotiable instruments. Emphasis will be on main concepts rather than arithmetic.

PRAC-1048Workplace Practicum
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Upon completion of classroom work, students will be placed with a host organization for three weeks of on-the-job training.  This will familiarize students with the routines of a business office.

 


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Course Dates and Fees

2025 Winter Term
COMM-1023 Basic Business Communicationsmore info
Location: Steinbach
DatesClass DaysTimeDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jan 10, 25 - Apr 14, 25M F10:30AM - 12:00PMY. Tatarenko266662$645
Location: Steinbach
Dates
Jan 10, 25 - Apr 14, 25
Class days
M F
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
Y. Tatarenko
Section
266662
Cost
$645
ACCT-1088 Simply Accounting (PC)more info
Location: Portage La Prairie Campus
DatesClass DaysTimeDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25M6:00PM - 10:00PMF. Thiessen266288$639
 
Location: Selkirk
DatesClass DaysTimeDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25M6:00PM - 10:00PMF. Thiessen265124$639
 
Location: Steinbach
DatesClass DaysTimeDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25M6:00PM - 10:00PMF. Thiessen265212$639
Mar 11, 25 - May 06, 25F1:00PM - 2:30PMF. Thiessen266656$665
Tu Th1:00PM - 2:30PM
Tu Th F2:30PM - 4:00PM
 
Location: Winkler Campus
DatesClass DaysTimeDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25M6:00PM - 10:00PMF. Thiessen265036$639
Location: Portage La Prairie Campus
Dates
Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25
Class days
M
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
F. Thiessen
Section
266288
Cost
$639
Location: Selkirk
Dates
Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25
Class days
M
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
F. Thiessen
Section
265124
Cost
$639
Location: Steinbach
Dates
Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25
Class days
M
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
F. Thiessen
Section
265212
Cost
$639
Dates
Mar 11, 25 - May 06, 25
Class days
F
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Tu Th
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Tu Th F
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
F. Thiessen
Section
266656
Cost
$665
Location: Winkler Campus
Dates
Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25
Class days
M
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
F. Thiessen
Section
265036
Cost
$639

CO-OP/Practicum Information

You are eligible for practicum after successfully completing all theory courses.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes

  1. To provide the skills required for employment in the business community.
  2. To provide the knowledge to function personally and professionally within a business environment.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.

Graduation Requirements

You must complete your part-time program within four years from the start of the first course in the program, unless otherwise stated in the program outline.

When you have successfully completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply to graduate. Complete details and forms can be found at http://www.rrc.mb.ca/index.php?pid=2496

Questions? Please call 694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073 for assistance.

Part-time programs must be completed within 4 years from the start of the first course in the program unless otherwise stated in the program outline.

Students who obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better will graduate with honours. Students will not be granted more than 75% of credit requirements for graduation through transfer of credit. Students with any course failures within their program of study will not be eligible for the honours designation.

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