What You Will Learn:
This program is for students who wish to be accounting technicians or professional bookkeepers. Students complete courses in business math, spreadsheets, payroll, accounting, client communications, tax preparation, and cloud accounting integration. They will be required to complete a capstone simulation and a four-week practicum.
What You Can Expect:
Learning has flexible full-time or part-time study options as course work is completed online via Distance Education (DE). The flexible program allows students to study and work on course materials on their schedule as program is student-led and self-directed with an ability to contact instructors for course assistance or questions.
Connect with your Career Coordinator for more information and to explore options.
What You Will Earn:
- 36 grade 12 credits towards graduation (9 courses)
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Technician Certificate (upon successful completion of program)
What You Need to Know:
- Prerequisites:
- English 11 (minimum 50%)
- Math 11 (minimum 50%)
- Program Length:
- 37 weeks
- Program Dates/Deadlines:
- TBD - contact your Career Coordinator for up-to-date information.
- https://www.okanagancollege.ca/programs/bookkeepingaccounting-technician#schedule
Does This Sound Like You?
- You pay attention to details and make sure your work is accurate.
- You are trustworthy and can be counted on to handle private or sensitive information responsibly.
- You stay organized, keeping track of invoices, receipts, reports, and other important documents.
- You can use accounting or digital tools to help you do your work.
- You can analyze information and solve problems when things don’t add up.
- You communicate clearly, sharing information in a way others can easily understand.
- You manage your time well and can meet deadlines.
- You adapt to new situations, tools, or tasks as they come up.
Help Yourself Succeed By...
- Connecting with your Career Coordinator at school.
- Watching for deadlines - they are critical!
- Maintaining good attendance and keeping up with school work - career programs require interviews!
- Participating in Career related activities like going on a tour (virtual or in person) or attending an info session.
- Enrolling in Work Experience at a related job site.
- Making and monitoring an appropriate personal email. (ex: do not use phat_cat69@gmail.com)
- Ensuring your personal information is up to date (i.e email, resume, SIN, etc).