Accounting Software Certificate of Completion
Accounting software programs help you record and report financial transactions in an organization.
Learn the basics of computerized accounting in this short, flexible certificate that provides benefits to your business and personal pursuits. Build your bookkeeping skills to support your small business or acquire accounting techniques that are valued in any office setting. Experienced instructors lead your learning in our on-campus computer labs. Take individual courses as they suit your needs or complete the certificate to demonstrate your competencies to an employer.
Learn basic bookkeeping concepts and explore the terminology needed to effectively use software such as QuickBooks and Simply Accounting (Sage 50). Gain a greater understanding of accounting features, including accounts payable and receivable, the accounting cycle and financial reporting. Learn more about data entry, cash flows, sales tax, inventory adjustments, tracking expenses and sending invoices.
Apply your learning in a practical exercise by setting up a fictitious company and completing transactions and procedures involved in an accounting cycle. Once you have foundational knowledge, increase your scope by practicing handling inventory adjustments, customizing the payroll journal, creating fiscal year comparative reports and more.
Benefits
- Earn a recognized credential to enhance your career prospects
- Prepare for a career in accounting or support your small business needs
- Learn from experienced industry professionals
- Demonstrate workplace competencies to potential employers
Program format
Format: Classroom | Learn more
Duration: Complete the 4 required courses (66 hours) within 1 semester up to a maximum of 2 years. Also, you can take individual courses without earning the certificate.
Textbooks required for this program are available at the Cougars Campus Store.
Classroom learningWe offer a variety of online learning options. Visit our learning formats page for more information. |
Accounting Principles for Computers
Learn basic bookkeeping concepts and explore the terminology needed to effectively use software such as QuickBooks and Simply Accounting such as chart of accounts, accounts payable and receivable, the accounting cycle, and financial reporting.
Note: This is a good foundation course for those with no accounting software experience.
Course materials (Required): Course materials will be available three days before class start date for students to print and bring to the first class. Course materials also available at the Cougars Campus Store.
Subject (for registration) : Computers-Accounting Programs
| Subject code: XCAC 10005 | 12 Hours. Fee: $285 |
| CRN 90676 | 2 classes (classroom) | Oct. 15 & 16 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Sat., Sun |
Simply Accounting (Sage 50), Level 1
Examine the functions and applications of Simply Accounting ledgers, journals, and reports. This course focuses on the features and functions of the general ledger and accounts payable/receivable modules. Practice using the software by setting up a fictitious company and completing transactions and procedures involved in an accounting cycle.
Recommended Preparation: XCAC 10005 Accounting Principles for Computers
Course materials (Required): Sage 50 Premium Accounting Level 1, CCI Learning MasterTrak Accounting Series (2017) Available from CCI Learning in print or e-book
Subject (for registration) : Computers- Accounting Programs
| Subject code: XCAC 10002 | 18 Hours. Fee: $336 |
| CRN 90677 | 3 classes (classroom) | Nov. 4, 5, 6 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Fri., Sat., Sun. |
Simply Accounting (Sage 50), Level 2
Add to your Simply Accounting Level 1 skills by learning about the chart of accounts, creating a budget, setting up accounts for reconciliation, and using security features. Practice handling inventory adjustments, receivable and payable discounts, repayments, customizing the payroll journal, disbursing vacation pay, creating fiscal year comparative reports, and handling dynamic data exchange.
Recommended Preparation: XCAC 10005 Accounting Principles for Computers; XCAC 10005 Simply Accounting (Sage 50), Level 1
Course materials (Required): Sage 50 Premium Accounting Level 2, CCI Learning MasterTrak Accounting Series (2017) Available from CCI Learning in print or e-book
Subject (for registration) : Computers- Accounting Programs
| Subject code: XCAC 10007 | 18 Hours. Fee: $336 |
| CRN 90678 | 3 classes (classroom) | Nov. 18, 19, 20 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Fri., Sat., Sun. |
QuickBooks, Level 1
Explore this popular, time-saving software designed to make accounting transactions for small businesses simple and speedy. Use this program to track invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenues, and expenses.
Recommended Preparation: XCAC 10005 Accounting Principles for Computers
Subject (for registration) : Computers -Accounting Programs
| Subject code: XCAC 10004 | 18 Hours. Fee: $336 |
| CRN 90679 | 6 classes (classroom) | Nov. 28 - Dec. 14 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Mon., Wed. |
Connie Blankert 
Courses: Accounting Principles for Computers, Simply Accounting (Sage 50) Level 1 & 2
Courtney Den Boer 
Courses: Quickbooks
Courtney has a diverse spread of experience and practical application of accounting basics in various accounting software with 10+ years of experience in functional accounting roles and senior financial accounting positions,
After starting her bookkeeping career with her own company in 2014 she was given the opportunity to instruct through Mount Royal University and has enjoyed it ever since. Her strength and ultimate goal is to keep learning fun, simplify bookkeeping and accounting transactions, and provide real examples for learners of all backgrounds and skill levels.
Contact us
For information about this program:
cebusiness@mtroyal.ca
403.440.6861 or 1.888.392.3655
Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary AB T3E 6K6
Customize this program for your organization through our Corporate Training department.