Accounting Technician
Overview
The Accounting Technician diploma program will help you develop proficiency as an entry-level accounting professional with courses covering accounting fundamentals, key business skills, and popular computerized accounting software. Learners will gain technical accounting skills and how learn how to prepare financial statements, budgets, tax-returns, payroll and financial records using modern accounting software including Quickbooks and Sage50.
Topics covered will include manual bookkeeping and accounting processes, financial statements, budget and financial record preparation as well as development of written and oral business communication skills. You will also gain essential administrative and support skills to ensure the smooth operation of any office.
In partnership with:
Please note that there are no new intakes of programs in partnership with Robertson College beyond March 2024.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- Consumer/Essential Mathematics 40S or equivalent
English is the language of instruction at Assiniboine. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test exempt list are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
Careers & Connections
Careers
Graduates of the program will have the skills and knowledge to work as an Accounting Technician and will be able to find rewarding employment in businesses of all sizes, across a variety of sector both public and private. Other professions include:
- Administrative Professional
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Office Assistant
- Accounts Payable Administrator
- Accounting Clerk
- Bookkeeping Clerk
- Receptionist
Connections
Assiniboine has a number of agreements with other colleges, universities and professional organizations, making it possible to apply credit taken at Assiniboine to programs at other institutions. For information on agreements, see Articulation Agreements.
Tools & Supplies
Technology Requirements
All of our programs require the use of a computer with internet access. Some resources may be available on campus. For more details, visit our At-Home Computing page.