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Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounting Practices Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus, Canada

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CAD 16909

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 95 Waived

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Launch into the field of accounting and open up career opportunities.

The Bookkeeping and Accounting Practices Ontario College Certificate program gives you the knowledge and skills to work effectively in a variety of accounting and bookkeeping roles.

This one-year program balances theory and practical training, to ensure that you are ready for your career. Faculty members include experts dedicated to ensuring that you gain a solid foundation of skills.

Explore the full accounting cycle, including:

  • identifying and recording business transactions
  • preparing financial statements
  • developing essential bookkeeping skills by practising working with data such as purchases, payments, sales, collections and payroll
  • effectively identifying and applying business processes by maintaining paper and computerized financial records

Develop communication and math skills as well as an understanding of business practices. Work with popular accounting software and spreadsheet tools to ensure that your technical skills are up-to-date.

With an Ontario College Certificate from Algonquin College, you may find employment in entry-level roles such as:

  • payroll clerk
  • accounts payable clerk
  • accounts receivable clerk
  • clerk
  • debt collections
  • accounting clerk
  • bookkeeper
  • accounting assistant

You may also earn credits that can be used in our Business - Accounting Diploma program, if you choose to pursue further studies.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

  • Are adaptable and enjoy problem-solving.
  • Communicate effectively with people in a variety of capacities.
  • Work well under pressure and are deadline driven.
  • Perform well working both independently and collaboratively.
  • Possess a keen eye for detail.
  • Have a high standard of ethics.
  • Have strong organizational skills.
  • Are comfortable using technology and software.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 53 - With no score less than - 45
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  Minimum Literacy - 110.0  Minimum Comprehension - 95.0  Minimum Conversation - 95.0  Minimum Production - 95.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
    • Mathematics, Grade 11 (MBF3C or equivalent).

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16909

Tuition Fee
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CAD 95 Waived

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20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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