Centennial College's Business – Accounting program was created for students seeking excellent accounting-related training in a short time frame.

The Business - Accounting Ontario College Diploma program balances accounting theory with tools used in the industry. This two-year program equips you with the essential skills for various entry-level accounting positions. Learn how to complete accounting tasks, from conducting bookkeeping responsibilities to preparing financial statements and personal income tax returns.

The Business Administration Diploma in Accounting provides the opportunity to concentrate on an in-demand field. The program provides a wide range of business skills with a focus on financial, managerial, and tax accounting. This gives you a wide range of knowledge and skills valued by the accounting profession.

The two-year Business Ontario College Diploma program, delivered in a compressed format over 42 weeks, provides you with a well-rounded education in multiple areas of business - from finance, accounting, and marketing to operations management and human resources. Complete projects that reflect real business responsibilities, including participating in a mock trade show and completing a professional business plan.

Claim your place as an essential member of the financial management team thanks to Northern’s two-year diploma in Accounting. Year one focuses on Business Fundamentals. Then you’ll dive into curriculum that blends working-world case studies with ledgers and the latest technology. You’ll learn how to balance the books and perform analyses that are critical to daily operations in finance as well as business strategy. You’ll design and implement an accounting system for a small business.

The Accounting/Bookkeeping course is designed to provide valuable knowledge and experience in keeping a set of books for a small business or large corporation. Students will learn the mechanics of recording transactions on a daily basis using different journals; preparing financial statements/reports, bank reconciliation, petty cash, and payroll. Students will also learn how to analyze financial activities to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company’s books.

Accounting and payroll administrators play a pivotal role as the backbone of every business, undertaking crucial responsibilities to ensure the smooth financial functioning of the organization. Beyond merely balancing the books, these professionals are instrumental in guaranteeing accurate and timely payments to employees, thereby contributing to the overall efficiency of the workforce.