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THIS COURSE/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN UPDATED/REPLACED!

Please refer to our online course guide at bowvalleycollegeweb.com

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CONTINUING EDUCATION


ACCOUNTING
 


Accounting Applications Certificate (163 – 167 Hours)   l ^top

Learn to handle the accounting requirements of a business or office environment. Learn the basics of applied accounting through a variety of general accounting and accounting software courses.

Recommended:
• Keyboarding Skills – 15 wpm
• Introduction to Computers

Required Courses:
• Microsoft Excel Introduction
• Business Mathematics
• Financial Accounting Introduction
• Financial Accounting Intermediate
• Simply Accounting Introduction or QuickBooks

These Accounting courses qualify towards Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping courses:
• Financial Accounting Introduction and Intermediate
• Financial Accounting Advanced
• Simply Accounting Introduction and Advanced Simply Accounting
• QuickBooks

These Accounting courses qualify towards the Payroll Management Certificate:
• Financial Accounting Introduction
• Financial Accounting Intermediate

Note: A USB Memory Stick is required for all computerized courses.


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Advanced Accounting Applications Certificate (82 Hours)   l ^top

Increase your options in the accounting field. After completing all required courses for the Accounting Applications Certificate, complete the following courses to receive an Advanced Accounting Applications Certificate.

Prerequisite:
• Completion of Accounting Applications Certificate

Required Courses:
• Microsoft Excel Intermediate
• Financial Accounting Advanced
• Simply Accounting Advanced (must have Simply Accounting Introduction)

Note: A USB Memory Stick is required for all computerized courses.
 

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QuickBooks (20 Hours)   l ^top

Fees: $295.00

Learn how QuickBooks handles billing activities. Cover topics that include invoicing, finance charges, generating estimates, collections, inventory management, tracking time and materials, payroll and producing detailed reports. Software not included.

Recommended:
• Financial Accounting Introduction
• Introduction to Computers or equivalent experience

Dates: Nov. 15 – Dec. 6 (Sat.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 27 – Feb. 17 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Dates: March 14 – Apr. 4 (Sat.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dates: May 25 – June 15 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 
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Simply Accounting – Introduction – In Class or Homestudy* (24 Hours)   l ^top

Fees: $325.00

This integrated accounting software package is designed to maintain complete accounting records for small- to medium-sized companies.  Learn to use the general ledger and examine accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, bank reconciliations, and reporting. Software not included.

Recommended:
• Financial Accounting Introduction
• Introduction to Computers or equivalent experience

Dates: Jan. 17 – Feb. 21(Sat.)
(No class Jan. 31 & Feb. 14 )
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dates: March 17 – Apr. 9 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

*Homestudy: Ongoing registration

Choice of classroom instruction or Homestudy option must be specified at time of registration.
 

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Simply Accounting – Advanced – In Class or Homestudy (24 Hours)   l ^top

Fees: $325.00

Learn how to review the set-up and conversion of accounting data and learn to manage the wide scope of transactions encountered during regular bookkeeping. Software not included.

Recommended:
• Financial Accounting Intermediate
• Simply Accounting Introduction or equivalent experience

Dates: Nov. 18 – Dec. 11 (Tues. & Thurs.) CANCELLED
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Dates: May 5 – May 28 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

*Homestudy: Ongoing registration

Choice of classroom instruction or Homestudy option must be specified at time of registration.


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Financial Accounting – Introduction – In Class or Homestudy (40 Hours)   l ^top

Fees: $355.00 (plus textbook and learning materials)

This course covers fundamental accounting concepts, recording of
transactions, adjusting accounts, preparation of financial statements,
and completion of the accounting cycle. In addition, learn to complete
bank reconciliations and handle petty-cash transactions.

Dates: Jan. 14 – March 2 (Mon. &Wed.)
(No class Feb. 16)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Dates: Feb. 21 – Apr. 18 (Sat.)
(No class Apr. 11)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dates: May 5 – June 16 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

*Homestudy: Ongoing registration

Choice of classroom instruction or Homestudy option must be specified at time of registration.
 

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Financial Accounting – Intermediate – In Class or Homestudy (40 Hours)   l ^top

Fees: $355.00

This course covers accounting for merchandise activities, payroll, special
journals (cash receipt, cash payment, sales, and purchase journals), and
accounting for bad debts.

Required:
• Financial Accounting Introduction textbook

Recommended:
• Financial Accounting Introduction or equivalent experience

Dates: Oct. 29 – Dec. 10 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 13 – Feb. 24 (Tues. & Thurs.) CANCELLED
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Dates: Feb. 25 – Apr. 8 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dates: Apr. 25 – June 20 (Sat.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
(No class May 16)

*Homestudy: Ongoing registration

Choice of classroom instruction or Homestudy option must be specified at time of registration.
 


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Financial Accounting – Advanced (40 Hours)   l ^top

Fees: $355.00 (plus textbook and learning materials)

Learn accounting for capital assets and various amortization methods,
current liabilities and short-term notes payable, analyzing cash flows
and preparing the Statement of Changes in Financial Position, analyzing
a company’s profitability, efficiency, solvency, and liquidity through
financial ratio analysis and other tools of analysis.

Recommended:
• Financial Accounting Intermediate or equivalent experience

Dates: Jan. 17 – March 14 (Sat.)
(No class Feb. 14)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dates: May 4 – June 17 (Mon.. & Wed.) CANCELLED
(No class May 18)
Time: 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.

Textbooks are available for sale from the Bow Valley College Bookstore
403-410-1740.
 

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