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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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| Location: Portage La Prairie Campus | |||||||
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| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25 | M | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | TBA | 266288 | $639 | ||
| Location: Selkirk | |||||||
| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25 | M | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | F. Thiessen | 265124 | $639 | ||
| Location: Steinbach | |||||||
| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25 | M | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | F. Thiessen | 265212 | $639 | ||
| Location: Winkler Campus | |||||||
| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 25 - Mar 31, 25 | M | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | F. Thiessen | 265036 | $639 | ||
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.
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.