Diploma in Accounts Administration
Diploma in Accounts 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 Accounts 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.
NEXT PROGRAM START DATES
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| May 13, 2013 | February 07, 2014 | 36 weeks | M T W Th F | 9:30am - 2:30pm | Brampton |
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| June 17, 2013 | March 14, 2014 | 36 weeks | M T W Th F | 9:30am - 2:30pm | Malton-Mississauga |
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| July 25, 2013 | May 02, 2014 | 36 weeks | M T W Th F | 9:30am - 2:30pm | Malton-Mississauga |
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| August 12, 2013 | May 09, 2014 | 36 weeks | M T W Th F | 9:30 - 2:30 PM | Brampton |
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COURSE OUTLINE
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATION - The Diploma in Accounts 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.
College English - Develops the grammar, vocabulary,
reading and writing skills needed for professionals.
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.
Microsoft Office Applications - 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.
Advance Word Processing - 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.
Fundamentals of Payroll - Includes the basics
of payroll practices and procedures.
Taxation - Deals with both personal and corporate
income tax strategies.
Business Values & 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.
Business Law - Provides knowledge
regarding various aspects of Business Law for successful running of an organization.
Human Resource Management - Elaborates need
for human resources and how to maintain an efficient & effective workforce.
Computerized Accounting - Deals with creating
data files, making journal entries, Accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations
etc using relevant software.
Professional Skills - Trains on interpersonal
skills required for successful induction and working in professional world.
WHY THIS COURSE?
Administration comprises of a huge industry which offers a variety of job openings
at different levels of hierarchy. After pursuing a Diploma in Accounts Administration
you can scale new heights in your profession with your skills and expertise in the
area of financial accounting and administration.
Graduates with Accounts 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 Accounts 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
- Maintaining and filing Financial Records
- Recording business transactions
- Budgeting on the basis of revenue and expenditure analysis
- 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
- 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
Accounts 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.
For more information on Employment Prospects related to Diploma in Accounts Administration
please refer to the recent job listings column on this webpage for real time job
openings.