Gain hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, and office skills in 10 months and step confidently into entry-level finance roles.
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As an official Education Partner of the Canadian Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (CPB Canada), our program meets CPB’s nationally recognized technician-level competencies. This means you’ll graduate with the practical skills, industry-aligned knowledge, and technical expertise employers expect, while positioning yourself on a pathway toward the CPB designation, Canada’s premier bookkeeping credential.
Robertson’s Accounting Technician program is designed to prepare you for success as a modern accounting professional. Through comprehensive training in accounting fundamentals, business practices, and leading computerized accounting software, you’ll be equipped to confidently step into entry-level accounting roles.
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in a year or less, after graduation
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This course utilizes a diversity of companies, business situations and realistic source documents to simulate “real” accounting transactions. Understanding how accounting software processes accounting transactions combined with the student’s knowledge of fundamental accounting principles will create competency in using QuickBooks in the workplace.
Students will be introduced to the popular Sage computerized accounting software that many small to medium-sized businesses use today.
Students will be introduced to basic bookkeeping practices and procedures. They will gain experience with typical bookkeeping functions, including recording journal entries, posting to ledgers, and preparing a variety of statements.
This course introduces students to financial transactions. Students will develop the skills to process customer and supplier transactions and record these using cash books and ledgers. They will develop the skills to identify the accuracy of customer and supplier documents and learn to deal with outstanding debt.
This course introduces students to the basic elements of double-entry bookkeeping and the standards used to process and report financial information to users. Students will develop an understanding of how to draft financial documents related to the purchase and disposal of assets, depreciation, and period-end adjustments.
This course introduces students to the business mathematics used within the accounting profession. Students will review simple calculations and perform more complex calculations including decimals, fractions, percentages, and ratios. Students will use business math to calculate currency conversion, compound interest, trade discounts, markups and markdowns, break-even, and other business calculations.
This course introduces students to Goods and Service Tax (GST) principles and regulations. Students will develop the skills to complete accurate tax returns, develop the skills to correct tax errors and omissions, and understand the implication of GST reporting errors on an organization.
This course introduces students to personal taxation principles and regulations. Students will develop an understanding of deductions, capital gains, losses and taxable income. They will develop the skills to prepare and submit personal tax returns.
This course introduces students to the importance of costing as a source of information for organizational decision-making. Students will develop skills in performing costing systems which include labor, material, overhead, and other variables. They will learn how to report on costing and provide information on organizational performance.
This course introduces students to the importance of the accounting cycle and implementing internal controls within the profession. Students will explore different methods of internal controls such as documentation, the use of regulations, policies, and requirements. They will also become familiar with the external audit process. Students will develop the skills to identify unethical and illegal acts and to report these behaviors.
This course introduces students to the Accounting Technician (AT) profession. Students will develop an understanding of the role of the Finance Department, and the roles and responsibilities of the AT professional. They will develop an understanding of data and information security, ethical conduct and corporate responsibility as it relates to financial management.
Being a professional in a professional workplace ensures a positive first impression, successful interpersonal relationships, and a lasting reputation. This course provides training in leadership skills that ensure adaptability to a continually changing work environment. Topics covered include initiative, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Focuses on the essential skills for basic business writing and professional interaction. This course also emphasizes the role technology plays in the workplace to enhance communication.
This course will prepare students to perform functions common to all Microsoft Windows applications. Elements include the ability to create and manipulate Word, Excel, or PowerPoint applications, modify the display of toolbars and other on-screen elements, use online help, and perform file management, editing, formatting and printing functions common to Windows apps.
This course introduces learners to career preparation strategies. Learners will be introduced to job search strategies, interviews and other career management strategies.
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Since I had two young daughters to raise, I couldn’t spend four years at school. It was important to me to have a short course period. Robertson College gave me the skills I needed to provide a better life for my family.
Christie
Accounting Program Graduate
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I wanted to thank Robertson College for assisting us when we needed to hire skilled employees. Robertson College supported us in finding the right fit. I feel confident we will find the right candidate when we reach out to Robertson College.
Master bookkeeping, computerized accounting, and payroll compliance in 12 months, then graduate ready for in-demand finance roles across any sector.
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