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Cost: $3337.00
Complete the Bookkeeping for Small Business Certificate part-time on weekday evenings in just six months with this bundled program.
To register, phone the Office of the Registrar at 1-888-823-8734 and reference the block code listed beside the bundle.
Six-Month Bundle 1
Block code BKKG 6M
Jan 16–July 18, 2024 | SAGE 50 | All courses online with scheduled meeting times
Course | Dates | Days & Times |
Bookkeeping Level I | Jan 16–March 5 | Tues/Thurs evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM |
Excel Level I | March 4–18 | Mon/Wed evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM |
Bookkeeping Level II | March 12–May 2 | Tues/Thurs evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM |
Payroll Accounting | April 24–June 3 | Mon/Wed evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM No class May 20 |
Computerized Accounting I | May 23–June 25 | Tues/Thurs evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM |
Computerized Accounting II | June 27–July 18 | Tues/Thurs evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM |
Six-Month Bundle 2
Block code BKKG 6M2
March 4–Sept 4, 2024 | SAGE 50 | All courses online with scheduled meeting times
Course | Dates | Days & Times |
Bookkeeping Level I | March 4–April 24 | Mon/Wed evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM No class April 1 |
Excel Level I | April 25–May 9 | Tues/Thurs evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM |
Bookkeeping Level II | April 29–June 24 | Mon/Wed evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM No class May 20 |
Payroll Accounting | June 13–July 18 | Tues/Thurs evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM |
Computerized Accounting I | July 3–August 7 | Mon/Wed evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM No class Aug 5 |
Computerized Accounting II | August 12–Sept 4 | Mon/Wed evenings, 6:30-9:30 PM No class Sept 2 |
Cost: $3337.00
Complete the Bookkeeping for Small Business Certificate in just 12 weeks with this full-time intensive program. Choose between studying SAGE 50 or QuickBooks (desktop version).
To register, phone the Office of the Registrar at 1-888-823-8734 and reference the block code listed beside the bundle below.
Three-Month Bundle 1
Block code BKKG SG
Feb 5–April 24, 2024 | SAGE 50 | All courses online with scheduled meeting times
Course | Dates | Days & Times |
Bookkeeping Level I | Feb 5–28 |
Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Excel Level I | Feb 5–14 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Payroll Accounting | March 1–25 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Bookkeeping Level II | March 1–April 10 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM No class March 29 or April 1 |
Computerized Accounting I | March 27–April 17 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM No class March 29 or April 1 |
Computerized Accounting II | April 17–24 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Three-Month Bundle 2
Block code BKKG QB
March 18–June 5, 2024 | QuickBooks | All courses online with scheduled meeting times
Course | Dates | Days & Times |
Excel Level I | March 18–27 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Bookkeeping Level I | March 18–April 12 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM No class March 29 or April 1 |
Bookkeeping Level II | April 15–May 1 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Payroll Accounting | May 3–15 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
QuickBooks I | May 15–29 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM No class May 20 |
QuickBooks II | May 29–June 5 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Three-Month Bundle 3
Block code BKKG SG2
May 6–July 22, 2024 | SAGE 50 | Hybrid: Mon & Fri online, Wed in person at Clearbrook campus
Course | Dates | Days & Times |
Bookkeeping Level I | May 6–29 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM No class May 20 |
Excel Level I | May 6–15 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Bookkeeping Level II | May 31–July 8 |
Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Payroll Accounting | May 31–June 24 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Computerized Accounting I | June 26–July 15 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM No class July 1 |
Computerized Accounting II | July 15–22 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM |
Cost: $612.00
Prerequisite: It is advised that students are comfortable with basic Windows operations and are familiar with Excel prior to this course.
This course provides an essential introduction to bookkeeping, including theoretical foundations and hands-on knowledge. Learn how to complete all the functions of the accounting cycle from transaction analysis to closing the books. Topics include the accounting model, basic financial statements, general ledger, and government taxation.
Jan 15–March 6, 2024 | Online, Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 20198
No class Feb 19
May 7–June 25, 2024 | Online, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 40056
Cost: $622.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level I with B or better.
Building on the principles covered in Bookkeeping Level I, learn about financial statements preparation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, subsidiary ledgers, bank reconciliations, payroll, GST, PST, HST, trial balances, and year end.
March 11–May 6, 2024 | Online, Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 20055
No class April 1
Cost: $612.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level II with B or better.
Integrated bookkeeping/accounting software is a standard for small businesses. This course covers journal entries, purchases/sales orders and quotes, as well as invoicing, receipts and payments for payables, receivables, and inventory. Familiarize yourself with the reporting and tax features provided by accounting software. Payroll is not covered.
Students should be competent in computer skills before taking this course.
March 5–April 4, 2024 | Online, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 20314
Cost: $572.00
Prerequisite: Computerized Accounting Level I with B or better.
Build on what you have learned in Computerized Accounting Level I and learn about banking, payroll, projects, inventory, adjustments and closing. This course does not teach accounting fundamentals.
April 23–May 14, 2024 | Online, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 20315
Cost: $612.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level II with B or better.
Learn how to manage billing, estimates, collections, inventory management, and payroll using QuickBooks accounting software. This course studies the desktop version of QuickBooks.
Students may take QuickBooks Level I and II instead of Computerized Accounting (Sage 50) Level I and II to complete the Bookkeeping for Small Business certificate. Students should be competent in computer skills before taking this course.
March 4–April 8, 2024 | Online, Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 20047
No class April 1
Cost: $572.00
Prerequisite: QuickBooks Level I with B or better.
Build on the skills you developed in QuickBooks Level I. Learn how to create and manage a new company, including company setup and payroll and inventory transactions. This course studies the desktop version of QuickBooks.
April 22–May 13, 2023 | Online, Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 20061
Cost: $347.00
Learn how to use MS Excel to create spreadsheets that include AutoSum, conditional formatting, formulas, and absolute addresses. Develop or edit spreadsheets using a variety of MS Excel attributes and fine-tune your new skills by creating charts. This course is designed for people with prior Excel experience. We encourage students with no such experience to take Excel Basics for the Office.
Students with credit for ABT 137 or RM 06 Spreadsheets: Excel will receive credit for this course provided software version is the same.
May 13–29, 2024 | Online, Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 40109
No class May 20
Cost: $572.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level I with B or better.
Learn to manage a payroll accounting system, with an emphasis on the calculation of earnings and deductions to conform to federal and provincial laws and accounting best practices. Find out how to complete forms required by law and the necessary accounting entries performed as part of basic payroll recordkeeping. This is a general course that is not specific to any one business.
March 26–April 30, 2024 | Online, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 20197
Cost: $810.00
Prerequisite: Completion of the Bookkeeping for Small Business certificate.
Participate in a two-week work practicum with a local employer to apply what you have learned in class and gain experience. To qualify, you must have successfully completed all previous coursework and grade requirements. Transportation to the practicum site is your responsibility and may require travel outside your area of residence.
Practicum is not a requirement for certificate completion.
Please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca if you are interested in participating in Practicum.