Bookkeeping for Small Business

Six-Month Bundle (Part-Time)

Cost: $3402.00

‌Complete the Bookkeeping for Small Business Certificate part-time in just six months with our bundled programs.

To register, phone the Office of the Registrar at 1-888-823-8734 and reference the block code listed beside the bundle.

Please note: The accounting software studied in this program (Sage 50 or QuickBooks) is not Mac-compatible. Students working on Mac can still complete the program, but will need to remote into one of Continuing Education's computer labs to work with this software. Please note that other programs such as Excel may also display differently on Mac.

In order to remotely access a computer lab, please ensure that your computer is running MacOS 12 or newer, or Windows 10 or 11 with the latest OS update.

Three-Month Accelerated Bundle (Full-Time)

Cost: $3402.00

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.

Please note: The accounting software studied in this program (Sage 50 or QuickBooks) is not Mac-compatible. Students working on Mac can still complete the program, but will need to remote into one of Continuing Education's computer labs to work with this software. Please note that other programs such as Excel may also display differently on Mac.

In order to remotely access a computer lab, please ensure that your computer is running MacOS 12 or newer, or Windows 10 or 11 with the latest OS update.

Bookkeeping Level I

Cost: $624.00
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.

Bookkeeping Level II

Cost: $634.00
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.

Computerized Accounting Level I (Sage 50)

Cost: $624.00
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.

Computerized Accounting Level II (Sage 50)

Cost: $583.00
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.

QuickBooks Level I

Cost: $624.00
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 online version of QuickBooks.

QuickBooks Level II

Cost: $583.00
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 online version of QuickBooks.

Excel Level I

Cost: $354.00

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.

Payroll Accounting

Cost: $583.00
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.

Bookkeeping Practicum

Cost: $826.00
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.

Learn more about the Bookkeeping practicum on the practicum page here.