The courses in this group provide skills and competencies that will support success in a bookkeeping role.
Regular Admission Requirements
To apply under the regular admission requirements, you must:
and
Special Admission Requirements
If you are a mature student (21 years of age or over), have not finished high school, and have two years of practical business experience, you may apply under the special admission requirements.
Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping recommends that students complete the CIB's program within five years of joining CIB. You must obtain a minimum grade of 65%.
Program of Study:
Prerequisite:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Legend:
Gain the basic knowledge in the fundamental principles, concepts, and application of Canadian Federal Income Tax legislation. Focus on the calculation of income for individuals from employment, business, property, other income/deductions; capital gains/losses, capital cost allowance, and computation of taxable income and taxes payable. This course is a direct credit towards the CIB course (CIB332).
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.
This first course in accounting covers the double-entry bookkeeping procedures, adjustments, and production of financial statements pertaining to sole proprietorships. Coverage is also given to special journals, subsidiary ledgers, and control accounts. This results in a complete presentation of the accounting cycle for a service or merchandise business. Later in the course more in depth study of inventory costing methods, control procedures for cash including petty cash, and bank reconciliations is presented.
The second course in accounting starts with accounts receivable, short-term notes receivable, and payroll. This is followed by the cost, depreciation, and disposal of capital assets. Then the accounting for partnerships involving income distribution, admission or withdrawal of a partner, and liquidations is covered. An introduction to corporation accounting covering the issue of shares, cash, and share dividends is presented next. Later topics presented are the accounting for bonds, emphasizing the effective interest method for amortizing discounts and premiums, and the cash flow statement.
This course highlights two popular accounting software programs, Sage 300 (formerly Accpac) and Sage 50. Sage 300 is an application designed for use by a medium to large sized company. Sage 50 is an application designed for use by a small to medium sized company. This course familiarizes students with processing common business transactions in each of the programs. The material is presented using practice companies that emphasize major features of the software programs presented.
This course will introduce the student to cost terms and concepts. Job-order and process costing (weighted average method) will be covered. Cost-Volume-Profit analysis and breakeven calculations will be performed as well as a comparison between variable costing and absorption costing methods. Activity-based costing and budgeting will be discussed. Other topics to be covered include standard costs, flexible budgets and analysis, decentralization and other relevant costs for managerial decision-making will be explored.
Business Computing is a hands-on course in which students develop skills in the use of current Microsoft productivity software. Topics include introductory and intermediate skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as the integration of these applications.
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.
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
Click the "More Info" link beside the course's name to view the description of the course.
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| May 01, 24 - Aug 31, 24 | M. Carey | 250829 | $735 | ||
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| Jun 01, 24 - Nov 30, 24 | L. Davidson | 250832 | $735 | ||
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| May 01, 24 - Jul 31, 24 | J. Epps | 252614 | $589 | ||
| Jun 01, 24 - Aug 31, 24 | J. Epps | 252615 | $589 | ||
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| May 01, 24 - Oct 31, 24 | B. Young | 250835 | $735 | ||
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| May 01, 24 - Oct 31, 24 | R. Perez | 250836 | $735 | ||
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| Jun 01, 24 - Aug 31, 24 | F. Thiessen | 250983 | $519 | ||
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| Jul 02, 24 - Oct 31, 24 | M. Carey | 254621 | $735 | ||
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| Aug 01, 24 - Jan 31, 25 | L. Davidson | 254624 | $735 | ||
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| Jul 02, 24 - Sep 30, 24 | TBA | 256549 | $589 | ||
| Aug 01, 24 - Oct 31, 24 | TBA | 256550 | $589 | ||
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| Aug 01, 24 - Jan 31, 25 | B. Young | 254627 | $735 | ||
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| Aug 01, 24 - Jan 31, 25 | R. Perez | 254628 | $735 | ||
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| Jul 02, 24 - Sep 30, 24 | TBA | 256253 | $519 | ||
| Aug 01, 24 - Oct 31, 24 | TBA | 256255 | $519 | ||
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
RRC
Polytech is working with the Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada
(CPB), a national certifying body, to become an Educational Partner. This will
support you in working toward a bookkeeping designation. Check back here for
updates about where we are in this process.
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.
Certified Bookkeepers can be employed in a wide variety of positions. They are in demand as bookkeepers, accounts receivable/ payable supervisors, payroll administrators, office managers, budget coordinators and assistant controllers. Employers are always looking for ambitious people who have the skills and training for these important positions. Many individuals will become self-employed in their own bookkeeping practice.