Basic Accounting Certificate

This certificate provides a foundational introduction to accounting for persons interested in entry-level accounting employment or accounting for their own business. These courses also set up the participant for future computer-based accounting classes.

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Campus

  • Kelowna
  • Vernon
  • Penticton
  • Revelstoke
  • Distance
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Credential

Certificate

Delivery options

Part-Time

Tuition and fees

2023-24: $662.09

Program details

This introductory program is designed for persons seeking entry-level employment in accounting, for those wishing to maintain a set of books for a small business, or for those wanting an understanding of basic accounting principles before studying computer-based accounting systems. The two courses in the program total 66 hours of instruction, and are supplemented by individual assignments requiring the application of material presented in class sessions.

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Campus Start date Schedule
Kelowna Feb. 06, 2024

Part time online synchronous. Tue & Thu evenings, 6-9 p.m.

Kelowna Oct. 01, 2024

Part time, face-to-face , Tue & Thu evenings, 6-9 p.m.

Penticton Apr. 03, 2024

Online. Mon & Wed evenings 6-9 p.m.

Penticton Sep. 2024

Online. Mon & Wed evenings 6-9 p.m.

Vernon Oct. 07, 2024

Tue & Thur evenings 6 - 9 p.m.

Revelstoke Sep. 2024

two evenings/week

Distance Jan. 22, 2024

Part time. Asynchronous. Distance.

Distance Feb. 06, 2024

Part time. Asynchronous. Distance.

Distance Apr. 03, 2024

Part time. Asynchronous. Distance.

Distance Sep. 15, 2024

Part time. Asynchronous. Distance.

Kelowna Feb. 14, 2025

Part time online synchronous. Tue & Thu evenings, 6-9 p.m.

Program outline

BAC 11 - Introduction to Accounting Level I
BAC 12 - Introduction to Accounting Level II

Students must pass each course with a minimum grade of 60% to receive the certificate.

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