ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATION
Accounting Administration is the gateway to a
career in the field of accounting which prepares you for jobs such as a Book
keeper, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Administrative
Assistant and various other related jobs. It gives you the opportunity to work
in areas related to Finance, Accounting and Banking which
opens the doors to a wide range of employment opportunities. It is a field
which provides starting jobs as well as higher positions for people with
experience.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
GAINED
It is a comprehensive course which starts by training you on the
core competencies like English and Advanced Computer skills that equips you
with the skills required to function effectively in any business environment.
The entire course is designed in such a manner that you attain specific career
oriented competencies in the area of Financial Accounting, Business
Mathematics, Business Communication, Business Laws & Ethics and
Administrative procedures etc which enable you to handle any office environment
with perfect ease. The hands-on training in small groups allows you to emerge
stronger in theoretical as well as practical aspects of the course.
After completing your Diploma in Accounting Administration you
will be able to carry out activities like - Preparing journal entries; Managing
accounts receivable and payable; Preparing the financial statements for the organization;
Preparing trial balances and bank reconciliations; Carry out banking
activities; Conducting credit and collections after invoicing clients; Analyze
Costing and budgeting for the organization; Storing, updating and retrieving
financial data; Performing various clerical duties, like maintaining the filing
and recording systems; Managing inventory control; Handling customer inquiries;
Performing general office duties; Maintaining general ledgers and financial
statements; Preparing statistical, financial and accounting reports.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Diploma in Accounting Administration -
The Diploma in Accounting Administration at CIMT College prepares students for
positions in Accounting and Administration. During their course of study, the
students gain theoretical as well as practical training in various aspects of
the field of accounting.
Student Success Strategy - Trains on
techniques & skills to achieve success in personal and professional life.
English I - Develops college-level
grammar, vocabulary, sentence variety, paragraph structure, reading, and
writing skills, which are necessary for success in all other courses.
Business Communication - Introduces the
principles of effective written and oral communication.
Computer Fundamentals and Internet - Trains
on basic computer skills, creating and managing documents and using internet.
Keyboarding Skills – Helps learn how to
touch type for improved speed and accuracy on the keyboard.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint -
Introduces word processing, spread sheets, power point presentations.
Microsoft Excel - Develops skills in
customizing the Excel Interface.
Microsoft Access - Assists in designing
database, controlling data entry and application enhancement through database
utilities.
Microsoft Outlook - Explores the basic and
advanced features of Outlook.
Microsoft PowerPoint - Introduces slides,
transitions, animation, and many features to create a dramatic presentation.
Microsoft Word - Creates proficiency in
customizing the Microsoft Word environment
Financial Accounting I - Provides
fundamental concepts of accounting, analyzing & recording financial
transactions, preparing income statements and fund flow analysis.
Financial Accounting II - Introduces
various categories of capital assets, their amortization and accounting for
intangible assets.
Business Values and Ethics -
Introduces the basic categories and framework of business ethics.
Administrative Procedures - Educates and
trains about the dynamic work environment in Canadian businesses and offices.
Business Mathematics - Provides the foundation
in Mathematics and related concepts used in businesses and industries.
Corporate and Business Law I -
Introduction to the Canadian Legal System, courts, tribunals, and procedures,
including torts, contract law, sole proprietorship, partnerships, and
corporations. Explore employment law, termination and dismissal, collective
bargaining, and consumer protection and safety. Students also learn about
environmental law, real estate laws and land transactions, intellectual
property, patents, trademarks, bankruptcy and insolvency in Canada, and
associated legislation.
Human Resource Management - Elaborates need
for human resources and how to maintain an efficient & effective workforce.
Quick Books, Simply Accounting -
Introduces to the implementation of computerized accounting software package,
recording of accounting transactions and peroration of financial statements, as
well as creating an appropriate accounting system using the business database.
It also introduces to the use of any one of the accounting software Simply
Accounting and Quickbooks to complete an entire accounting cycle, including the
production of financial statements.
Professional Skills - Trains on interpersonal
skills required for successful induction and working in professional world.
WHY THIS PROGRAM?
Administration comprises of a huge industry which offers a
variety of job openings at different levels of hierarchy. After pursuing a
Diploma in Accounting Administration you can scale new heights in your
profession with your skills and expertise in the area of financial accounting
and administration.
Graduates with Accounting Administration become valuable members of business
organizations like Finance, Insurance, Banking, Real Estate and Leasing, Business
Services, Public Administration offices as well as Trade Industries.
ASSOCIATED
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CLASSIFICATION (NOC) CODES
After pursuing a Diploma in Accounting Administration you are
eligible for positions falling under the following NOC Codes
NOC -1431 - Accounting Clerks –
They calculate, prepare and process bills, invoices, accounts payable and
receivable, budgets and other routine financial records according to
established accounting procedures.
Common Job Titles which you can apply for include -
Accounting Clerk , Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Audit
Clerk, Billing Clerk, Budget Clerk, Costing Clerk, Deposit Clerk, Finance
Clerk, Freight-Rate Clerk, Invoice Clerk, Ledger Clerk, Tax Clerk, Tax Return
Preparer
NOC- 1231 - Book Keeping - Bookkeepers
maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the
procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal
bookkeeping services.
Common Job Titles which you can apply for include –
Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping clerk, senior bookkeeper etc.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Accounting and related clerks perform
some or all of the following duties:
·
Calculating and preparing bills
·
Issuing bills and creating customer invoices
·
Preparing Account statements
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Maintaining and filing Financial Records
·
Recording business transactions
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Budgeting on the basis of revenue and expenditure analysis
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Calculating costs and overheads for preparing quotes and prices
·
Preparing reports for presentations and discussions
·
Regular clerical duties for record maintenance
Bookkeepers perform some or all of
the following duties:
·
Preparing and maintaining various accounts
·
Preparing statistical, financial and various other accounting
reports
·
Preparing trial balances of books
·
Posting journal entries
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Account reconciliations
·
Calculating and preparing payroll cheques, tax returns and other
bills
·
Ledger maintenance
·
Preparing financial statements
·
Performing personal bookkeeping services
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Job openings in the field of Accounting usually seek a person
who has completed college or other accounting
and book keeping courses. Since majority of the firms are now
using accounting
software for management of their data, knowledge of
computerized accounting software is considered an asset.
While entry level jobs ask for no experience or one to two years
experience, higher positions can be sought for once you gain some practical
experience in the actual workplace.
EMPLOYMENT AREAS &
PROSPECTS
Accounting Administration course develops
skills which open up a wide range of areas and industries for employment. The
most common employers include Banks and related financial institutions,
Government financial departments, Insurance and real estate organizations,
Accounting and Book keeping firms, wholesale and retail industries,
Manufacturing Units, Import and Export houses etc.
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