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Certificate in Accounting Technician

Canada

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What will I learn?

Accounting technicians are involved in the day-to-day practical work of accountancy and play a key operational role in producing reliable financial information. They may also perform a wide range of finance roles, from accounts clerk to financial controller and beyond.

If you enjoy working with numbers and are interested in business and finance, this career could be ideal for you.

Graduates from this program will have the basic theory, technical knowledge, computer competencies, and skills to enter the accounting field at an entry-level position. Our program equips graduates to perform financial accounting, budgeting, costing, and tax returns. The work experience component of the program allows you to gain hands-on experience in the field.

Practicum/Work Experience

This program includes 150 hours of optional field experience.

Career Potential

Graduates of the Accounting Technician certificate program are workforce ready and can be employed in positions such as accounting technician, accounting clerk, bookkeeper, office manager, accounting assistant, payroll administrator, accounts payable/receivable clerk, billing supervisor, and data entry professional.

Graduates may find employment in small businesses, government, banking, insurance, manufacturing, health services, not-for-profit organizations, retail, hospitality, and the oilfield and construction industries.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Business, Environment and Technology

Study options

Full Time (2 terms)

Tuition fees
CAD$19,297.41 (US$ 14,175) per year
Fees estimate: CAN $1,652

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

3 September 2024

Venue

NorQuest College

10215 108 Street NW,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T5J 1L6, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants that have completed the high school level of education in another country must have graduated with appropriate high school documents and credentials.

ELP Requirements

IELTS Academic: 6; no section score below 5.5

TOEFL iBT: 71

Cambridge English Language Assessment: 170-179

PTE Academic: 54

Duolingo: 105

CAEL: 60

minimum of 80% in ESLS 7000 or ESLS 7100 (or ESLG 2101), and 80% in ESLW 7000 or ESLW 7100 (or ESLG 2103)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About NorQuest College

Students can choose certificate or diploma programs covering areas such as health, business, environmental technology, and community studies.

  • Located in Edmonton, Alberta’s capital city
  • Over 60 per cent of students were born outside of Canada
  • Large number of scholarships are offered
  • Many courses include work-integrated learning

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