Conestoga College

Payroll and Bookkeeping

Conestoga College

Faculty:Kitchener – Doon Campus
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $2,720
International: $15,026
Enrolment #:36
Careers:Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Office WorkersPayroll and Benefits Administrators

Description:

Working within the payroll function of an organization requires a diverse set of skills along with specific knowledge of bookkeeping, payroll, and legislative applications to ensure all aspects of the accounting and payroll cycles and compliance elements are met. This two-year Ontario College diploma program provides the necessary skills and knowledge to perform effectively in entry-level bookkeeping positions as well as providing a solid knowledge of the payroll functions within organizations and the skills to perform the payroll and accounting tasks for manual and computerized systems.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •   Biology 
  •   Chemistry 
  •   Mathematics 
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status. English Grade 12 C or U(See Mature Student definition for details.) Mature students must demonstrate their potential to work at the post-secondary level in one of two ways: by successfully completing equivalency testing in English, or by completing Conestoga College Preparatory Communications COMM1545.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 51]

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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