The Bookkeeping and Accounting Practices Ontario College Certificate program gives you the knowledge and skills to work effectively in a variety of accounting and bookkeeping roles. This one-year program balances theory and practical training, to ensure that you are ready for your career. Faculty members include experts dedicated to ensuring that you gain a solid foundation of skills. Explore the full accounting cycle, including: identifying and recording business transactions preparing financial statements developing essential bookkeeping skills by practising working with data such as purchases, payments, sales, collections and payroll. effectively identifying and applying business processes by maintaining paper and computerized financial records. Develop communication and math skills as well as an understanding of business practices. Work with popular accounting software and spreadsheet tools to ensure that your technical skills are up-to-date. With an Ontario College Certificate from Algonquin College, you may find employment in entry-level roles such as: payroll clerk accounts payable clerk accounts receivable clerk billing clerk debt collections accounting clerk bookkeeper accounting assistant You may also earn credits that can be used in our Business - Accounting Diploma program, if you choose to pursue further studies. SUCCESS FACTORS This program is well-suited for students who: Are adaptable and enjoy problem-solving. Communicate effectively with people in a variety of capacities. Work well under pressure and are deadline driven. Perform well working both independently and collaboratively. Possess a keen eye for detail. Have a high standard of ethics. Have strong organizational skills. Are comfortable using technology and software.