Accounting

Upon completion of this diploma graduates will be able to:

• Communicate effectively and respectfully as business professionals
• Apply business principles, theories, skills and best practices
• Record financial transactions for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations
• Prepare and present financial statements, and reports for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises
• Apply fundamental management accounting and financial management concepts to assist with the decision-making in an organization
• Use accounting software to perform accounting, payroll and tax remittance functions in a computerized format
• Prepare individual income tax returns and provide basic tax planning advice in compliance with the Canadian Income Tax Act
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques to make sound management decisions and recommendations
• Apply principles of corporate social responsibility, sustainability and ethics in their work as business professionals

Program-specific

General

• This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
• Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
• Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.

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