The two-semester Bookkeeping program at Centennial College will allow students to earn a certificate that will serve as a pathway to the Certified Bookkeeper designation from the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB). Membership in the CIB will open the door to a variety of positions, including bookkeeper, accounts receivable/payable supervisor, payroll administrator and office manager.

On completion of this certificate program, students will also be eligible to transfer, with credits, into Centennial's two-or three-year Accounting programs to earn a diploma or advanced diploma.

Students will gain the know-how to: • Complete bookkeeping functions within the accounting cycle, including accounts receivables, payables, inventory, and payroll processing using relevant software and operating systems; • Apply general accepted accounting principles to produce financial statements and reports for proprietorships, partnerships and corporations; • Prepare individual income tax returns in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations using tax preparation software; • Develop a plan to support the management needs of the bookkeeping function, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, cost and revenue management; • Use spreadsheet and database programs, such as Excel and Access, to create and produce reports for business analysis identification of trends and decision-making. • Ease of transition into the workplace with hands-on training in Quickbooks and Sage 300 ERP.