Administrative Accounting and Bookkeeping (AAAB) Award of Achievement
Overview
Get the skills, knowledge, and experience required for entry-level office roles related to accounting and bookkeeping in small, medium, and large businesses. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bookkeeping, basic accounting and office administration-related functions.
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| Credential | Award of Achievement |
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| Campus | Downtown |
What to expect
Instruction involves lectures, guest speaker presentations, discussions, practical examples, and group and individual work. Learning will be enhanced through a variety of interactive classroom and collaborative activities. These activities are designed to give students the opportunity to take an active role and learn by doing.
What you will learn
- Apply professional standards for efficiency and quality of work in entry level administrative accounting and bookkeeping roles
- Use accounting software to perform accounting, payroll and tax remittance functions
- Apply accounting principles, theories, skills and best practices to record financial transactions
- Apply bookkeeping principles to maintain proper ledgers and balances for private, public or non-profit businesses
- Use fundamental management accounting and financial management concepts to assist the decision-makers in an organization
- Perform appropriate office procedures as required by the workplace context
- Communicate effectively and demonstrate respectful and ethical workplace behaviour
Program duration and maximum time for completion
The program can be completed full time in 10-12 weeks or part-time in 24 weeks. Maximum time for completion is one year.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
Grade 12 graduation or CLB level 8 or equivalent.
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Recommended considerations
- Good numeracy, oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic computer and a minimum of 20wpm keyboarding skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Program availability
Not currently available.
Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OACP 1103 | Writing Business Letters | .5 |
| OACP 1126 | Office Procedures | 1.5 |
| OACP 1105 | Introduction To Payroll | 1.5 |
| OACP 1130 | Introduction To Bookkeeping | 2 |
| CMPT 1301 | Word Excel PowerPoint | 2.5 |
| CMPT 1362 | QuickBooks Desktop Level 1 | 0 |
| CMPT 1363 | QuickBooks Desktop Level 2 | 0 |
| LEAD 1208 | Communicating in the Workplace | 1.5 |
| PDOG 1007 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 0 |
| PDOG 1008 | Introduction to Management Accounting | 0 |
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and costs
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit.
Refund policies vary for domestic and international students. Review the applicable policy for eligibility, deadlines, and refund amounts.
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How to apply
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Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
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Contact us
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Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
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