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Diploma Summary

Through the Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma Toronto program at ABM College, students gain the skills they need to succeed in the accounting industry. Students acquire the basic skills and knowledge in accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals such as bookkeeping, accounting and payroll management, payroll and compliance regulations, accounting software, and tax compliance. The course also covers software such as Sage Quickbooks and Microsoft Office to help thrive in a competitive employment market.

ABM College's diploma in Accounting and Payroll Administration opens up employment doors to practically all industries for graduates. Accounting and Payroll professionals are considered the backbone of every business and are in high demand in Canada.

Accounting And Payroll Administration

Diploma Highlights

Study with a schedule that seamlessly aligns with your home, work, and other commitments.

Gain in-depth knowledge of corporate accounting and master accounting software such as Sage and QuickBooks.

Sharpen your skills through integration of accounting, Canadian payroll, and tax knowledge.

This program helps you kickstart your accounting and payroll career to get you working faster.

Learn about the basic accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.

Career Opportunities

Payroll Clerk

Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk

Bookkeeper

Accounting Assistant

Accounting Administrator

Salary Range

Accounting and Payroll Administration Course Curriculum

This course assists students in understanding the various aspects of the accounting profession with a general background of the fundamentals of accounting, as well as understanding the daily transactions procedures that exist in business. Students will gain experience with typical bookkeeping functions, including recording journal entries and performing full accounting cycle. Topics include: accounting and the business environment; recording business transactions; adjusting entries; closing entries and completing the accounting cycle; merchandising accounting; accounting information systems; internal control and cash; receivables; property, plant and equipment; goodwill and intangible assets; and current liabilities and payroll accounting.

Students develop the ability to prepare and analyze the financial statements of public corporations. Topics include an overview of corporate financial reporting, transaction analysis, and accounting entries; double-entry accounting systems; merchandising and inventory; internal control, cash, and receivables; long-lived assets and current liabilities; financial reporting concepts and accounting for partnerships; corporations; long-term liabilities; cash flow statement; investments; and financial statements analysis.

Students develop the ability to collect, analyze, and communicate quantitative and non- quantitative information to assist management in making more effective planning and control decisions. Topics include the changing role of management accounting and basic concepts; product costing and cost accumulation; process costing and hybrid product costing systems; activity-based costing and activity-based management; activity analysis, cost behaviour and cost estimation; cost-volume profit analysis; absorption and variable costing; profit planning and activity-based budgets; standard costing and flexible budgeting; cost management tools; and decision making.

Students examine the conceptual structure of the Income Tax Act and the application of its rules to practical situations. Topics include an introduction to federal taxation; procedures and administration; income or loss from office, employment, business, or property; capital cost allowances and cumulative eligible capital; capital gains and losses; other income and deductions; and calculation of taxable income and tax payable for individuals.

Students who complete this course will know the payroll compliance responsibilities that affect organizations, be able to comprehend payroll legislation, and be able to effectively communicate these to all stakeholders. This course will provide students with the payroll related legislation affecting organizations, as well as the tools to find information and apply that information to different scenarios in relation to individual pay. Our programs will prepare you to manage compliance requirements, deliver reliable payroll information and contribute valuable insights. Certifications include: The Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification, which will give you a solid foundation in payroll.

This course is the second requirement in the CPA's PCP Certification. Upon completion of Payroll Fundamentals l, students should be able to calculate regular individual net pay, non-regular individual pay and termination payments. Students will also learn to calculate a Record of Employment (ROE) and communicate all aspects of individual pay requirements to various stakeholders. This course is the second core payroll course in the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification program.

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Student Recommendations of ABM College

I loved every minute of going to ABM College, I felt they prepared me so well for my course and for what's to come after graduation. I could not be happier with my education and now my successful career as a Health Care Aide.

Kelly Reis, Alberta
ABM College helped me to pursue my dream job. At first, I was hesitant because I thought doing classes online is not so easy. But they have flexible hours to attend so working students can choose a time to work with your schedule. All instructors are very approachable and staff are very accommodating. A great school that I will not forget.

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I studied the Diploma program in Business Administration and graduated May 2022. The teachers I had were all amazing! They are very good at what they do and help us as much as they can. They share their knowledge and experiences and help the students in every way.

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I studied Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk at ABM College. The decision was difficult for me in my 40’s with kids and work, but I had great experience with online lessons. Thanks to my Instructors for always supporting and helping me. A good decision to study at ABM College.

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