NOTE: As of Fall 2020, this program is in the process of being phased out. Students pursuing this credential will have until the end of the Spring/Summer 2022 term to complete program requirements. We will not be accepting new students.
Below is a chart to help students plan accordingly. We will be scheduling courses within the Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping program until the end of the Spring/Summer 2022 term to give everyone the opportunity to complete this certificate.
Below includes the course schedule of the Fall 2020-Fall 2021 Academic Calendar Year for which you can complete the required course(s) left in your program (semester availability is indicated by a “X”). Information on course schedules beyond this time frame will be made available to students in July of 2021:
Course Name | Course Code | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Fall 2021 |
Introductory Financial Accounting | ACAF70040 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Intermediate Financial Reporting 1 | ACAF70042 | NA | X | NA | NA |
Introductory Management Accg. | ACAF70041 | X | X | NA | NA |
Payroll Administration | BUSM70005 | X | X | X | X |
Taxation | ACAF70048 | NA | NA | X | NA |
Computerized Accounting Processes | APPL70070 | X | X | X | X |
Research of current job postings show that employers are looking for accounting clerks, assistants and bookkeepers as key members of their finance departments. Sheridan’s Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping Certificate is designed with this need in mind.
The Certificate is for anyone who wants to secure an entry-level accounting or bookkeeping position, or for professionals with some experience who want to grow their knowledge base to advance in the field.
Courses are taught by industry professionals and practical topics including cost analysis and control, payroll and working with industry-standard accounting software. Students will also learn to maintain financial records and complete income taxes for both individuals and corporations according to the rules of the Canadian Income Tax Act.
Note: Most of the courses within this program are approved by the Society of Professional Accountants of Canada (SPAC), and can exempt those who take them from similar courses in the SPAC curriculum for their Registered Professional Accountant (RPA) designation. Courses can be taken online or in-person, on a full-time or part-time basis, providing students with flexibility to fit any busy lifestyle.
For more information about your designation visit: http://www.rpacanada.org/
After finishing the courses in the Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping program, students can receive a Sheridan College Certificate while working on a pathway to their RPA designation. Students are encouraged to visit the RPA website for detailed information regarding the RPA program.
Students can take the courses in any order, as long as they meet the pre-requisites. We recommend the following path:
| Term 1 | Introductory Financial Accounting | Introductory Management Accounting |
| Term 2 | Accounting Software Application | Taxation |
| Term 3 | Intermediate Financial Reporting 1 | Payroll Administration |
For more information on additional courses, please visit Registered Professional Accountant – Approved Courses page