Accounting Technician

Course ID: ACCT108

Name: ACCOUNTING PROJECTS

Hours: 85

Credits: 3

Students will obtain a sound working knowledge of a current computerized accounting package by completing projects in Simply Accounting. These projects will incorporate accounting simulations which resemble real life experiences of entering transactions and preparing various financial reports in an accounting office. Manual projects such as using the desk-top calculator and completing a full-cycle accounting project will also be carried out. Prerequisites: ACCT 116 Co requisites: ACCT 117

Course ID: ACCT105

Name: PAYROLL

Hours: 53

Credits: 3

Those responsible for payroll must ensure that employee remuneration is accurate, timely and in compliance with legislation established by the Canada Revenue Agency.  Students will gain knowledge of how to calculate pay under regular and non-regular circumstances, determine expenses, allowances and benefits and complete a Record of Employment. Exposure to the Alberta Labour Standards and CRA regulations will assist students in ensuring they prepare precise payroll records, complete year-end documentation and remit accurate payments to government and non-government stakeholders. Prerequisites: None

Course ID: BUSI101

Name: OFFICE ESSENTIALS

Hours: 22

Credits: 0.5

Office Essentials is designed to enable students to work in an office setting. Basic office skills are presented to allow students to be effective office workers. Prerequisites: ENG 20, ENG 20-1, ENG 20-2, or ENG 23 or COMM 123

Course ID: BUSI113

Name: JOB SEARCH

Hours: 22

Credits: 0.5

Job Search assists students in identifying their skills, creating a résumé, and preparing for and participating in an interview. Prerequisites: COMA 102 & COMM 123

Course ID: BUSI121

Name: INTEGRATED PROJECTS I

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Integrated Projects I provides exposure to the integration of word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, and data base programs in a windows environment. Prerequisites: COMA 102, COMA 111 Co-requisite: COMA 115

Course ID: BUSI122

Name: INTEGRATED PROJECTS II

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Integrated Projects II provides students with exposure to web page software and using the internet as a research tool. Emphasis is placed on correct referencing and sourcing of material as well as good web site design. Prerequisites: BUSI 121

Course ID: BUSI140

Name: BUSINESS PRACTICUM

Hours: 105

Credits: 1.5

The practicum provides an opportunity for Accounting Technician students to work in an office environment and apply the skills learned during the program in an employment situation. Work placements are arranged by the Business Program instructors to provide the best experience possible. Prerequisites: COMA 102, satisfactory progress in ACCT 117, ACCT 108, and Business Program Approval

Course ID: COMA101

Name: WORD PROCESSING-INTRODUCTORY

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Students are provided with an introduction to the use of computers for word processing with use of Microsoft Word. The topics covered in this course include creating and editing documents using wizards, working with tables, and formatting text with indents and tabs.

Course ID: COMA102

Name: WORD PROCESSING-INTERMEDIATE

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Students continue with Word covering topics such as headers and footers, columns, mail merge, styles, macros, graphics and forms. Prerequisite – COMA 101

Course ID: COMA103

Name: WORD PROCESSING-ADVANCED

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Students continue to learn more advanced features in Word such as creating brochures, working with long documents and advanced mail merging. Prerequisite – COMA 102

Course ID: COMA111

Name: SPREADSHEETS-INTRODUCTORY

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

This course provides students with an introduction to spreadsheets using Excel. Topics examined include creating and editing a spreadsheet, saving, retrieving, printing, formats, copying, functions, formulas, and graphs.

Course ID: COMA112

Name: SPREADSHEETS-INTERMEDIATE

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

This course continues with Excel, covering topics such as absolute versus relative references, working with large spreadsheets, and database functions. Prerequisite – COMA 111

Course ID: COMA113

Name: SPREADSHEETS-ADVANCED

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Advanced Excel topics covered include macros, exporting, importing, and linking spreadsheets. Prerequisite – COMA 112

Course ID: COMA115

Name: DATA BASE-INTRODUCTORY

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

This course provides students with an introduction to databases using Access for Windows. Topics covered include creating a database, creating tables and graphs, entering information, and querying a database.

Course ID: COMA116

Name: DATA BASE-INTERMEDIATE

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

Students continue with Access, covering the following topics: maintaining a database, reports, group, creating and using forms. Prerequisite – COMA 115

Course ID: COMA145

Name: INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Hours: 22

Credits: 1

This course will introduce students to a Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment and allow them to fully understand system software as it relates to program software and hardware. The system software examined within this course will be Windows 10. Prerequisites: None

Course ID: COMM123

Name: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS I

Hours: 53

Credits: 2

Business Communications I reviews and develops skill in using standard English principles. Covered within this context is the proper use of grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary essential to anyone wishing to be a successful office worker. This course identifies common usage errors and demonstrates how to correct them. Prerequisites: English 20, English 20-1, English 20-2, or English 23

Course ID: COMM124

Name: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS II

Hours: 53

Credits: 2

Business Communications II reviews and extends skills in using standard English principles, including grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling. Proofreading and editing for common usage and formatting errors in a variety of business documents are emphasized. Writing skills are introduced and applied to memos, letters, and other common business documents. Oral communication and presentations is also covered. Prerequisite – COMM 123

Course ID: KEYB136

Name: KEYBOARDING

Hours: 22

Credits: 0.5

Students learn basic keyboarding skills in a Word environment.

Course ID: ACCT116

Name: INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING I

Hours: 85

Credits: 3

Within the conceptual framework of accounting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, students are introduced to the accounting equation and the effect various transactions have on it. An introduction to ledgers, journalizing transactions, trial balance, income statement and balance sheet are presented. The accounting cycle, accounting for merchandise operations, internal control, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash control, and the valuation of inventories are examined. Prerequisites: Math 20 (Applied of Pure), Math 23, Math 20-1, or Math 20-2

Course ID: ACCT117

Name: INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING II

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

Capital assets are discussed with reference to recording acquisition cost, amortization, exchanges and disposal. Short-term and long-term liabilities, partnerships, corporations, share capital, and the statement of cash flows/cash flow analysis are introduced and examined individually. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are examined through-out the course, as they relate to the specific subject areas. As a final integration, the student will study the analysis of financial statements. Prerequisite – ACCT 116

Course ID: MATH117

Name: BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

Hours: 64

Credits: 3

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the fundamental principles and concepts of business mathematics, and to develop their abilities to apply these principles and concepts to solve practical business problems, particularly in marketing and in finance. This course includes a lab component to analyze business math problems with spreadsheets. Prerequisites – Math 30 (Applied or Pure), Math 33, Math 30-1, or Math 30-2