Admission Requirements Program StructureSchedule and Fees Courses Registration
Keyano College's Professional Bookkeeping Certificate program provides you with a thorough understanding of bookkeeping techniques and practices. The key to business success starts with professional bookkeeping. The program covers how to apply practical bookkeeping skills manually and with a computer.
Admission Requirements
To enroll in a Keyano College Continuing Education course, you must be 18 years of age or older. A minimum of a high school diploma and relevant work experience is recommended; however, we encourage you to discuss your situation and needs with a program administrator. We also recommend that you have an understanding of word processing, spreadsheets and website navigation before entering the program. If you do not have the required computer skills, we recommend that you take Computer Fundamentals (CECOMP100), Excel Level 1 and 2 (CEEXCEL01, CEEXCEL02)
Program structure
Delivery Format: Blended Format.
We deliver some courses in the HyFlex delivery (both In-Person & Livestream Online), and others are delivered in the Virtual Livestream Online format.
All course materials will be posted on Moodle, and you will be able to access them prior to your course start date. Please email Continuing Education or call 780-715-3903 if you don’t know your credential.
Schedule 2022 - 2023 |
Course Schedule
Course Code | Term | Course Name | Date/Day | Time | Room | Tuition |
CEBKEEP100
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Fall
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Intro to Bookkeeping
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Oct 1, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 2022 (Sat)
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8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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140
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$495
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CEBKEEP200
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Fall
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Advanced Bookkeeping
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Nov 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, 2022 (Sat)
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8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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104
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$495
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CESACCT 110
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Winter
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Sage 50 Level I
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Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 2023 (Sat)
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8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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134
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$495
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CEBKEEP301
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Winter
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Quickbooks 2020
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Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 2023 (Sat)
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8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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134
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$495
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CEBKEEP400
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Spring
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Payroll Administration
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Apr 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2023 (Sat)
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8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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144
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$495
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Courses
Courses may be completed individually, or complete the five required courses to achieve your Bookkeeping certificate. A minimum of 80% attendance is required in all courses. The passing grade for all courses is 60%.
Bookkeeping courses |
Introduction to Bookkeeping - 21 hours, $495
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Introduction to Bookkeeping is a 21-hour course that teaches you how to record transactions and how to set up and maintain a set of books. This course focuses on manual accounting procedures. Through practical case studies and exercises, you'll apply an understanding to debits, credits, accounts and journal entries.
Textbook: Accounting Basics: An Introduction for Non- Accounting Majors, Eric A. Weinstein, 2014, Labyrinth Learning
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Advanced Bookkeeping - 21 hours, $495
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Advanced Bookkeeping is a 21-hour course that will expand on your knowledge of accounting principles and prepare you for your career in accounting. You'll learn how to apply advanced skills including recording and presenting assets, liabilities and equity. You'll apply your skills to detailed financial statements including adjusting and closing entries.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Bookkeeping
Textbook: Accounting Basics: An Introduction for Non- Accounting Majors, Eric A. Weinstein, 2014, Labyrinth Learning
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Quickbooks Desktop 2020 - 18 hours, $495
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Quickbooks is a 18-hour course where you'll learn how you can use Quickbooks to simplify the setup of a chart of accounts, reconcile chequing accounts, create and print inventory and receivables, create estimates and generate reports. The course covers basic accounting principles, backing up files, creating companies, working with vendors, working with customers, banking with QuickBooks and more.
You must complete Introduction to Bookkeeping and Computer Fundamentals (or equivalent) before starting the course.
Note: Students must be able to access Moodle & the Keyano VDI.
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Payroll Administration - 21 hours, $495
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Payroll Administration is a 21-hour course that covers preparing hourly, salaried and commission payrolls. You'll learn payroll law and legislation, record maintenance, paycheque and statement preparation, tax preparation and the effect of current source deduction rules on payroll preparation.
Textbook: Introduction to Payroll Administration, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill, Alan Dryden.
ISBN: 9781260326840
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Sage 50 2020 Level 1 - 18 hours, $495
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Sage 50 Level 1 is an 18-hour course that teaches you how to perform daily accounting tasks in the general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable modules. You will also learn how to do the initial setup of the general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable modules. Learn how to handle accounting data entry effectively with Sage Accounting 50.
You must complete Introduction to Bookkeeping and Computer Fundamentals (or equivalent) before starting the course.
Note: Students must be able to access OneDrive, Moodle & the Keyano VDI.
Textbook: Purbhoo, M. (2020). Using Sage 50 Accounting 2020. Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-13-674652-2
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Sage 50 2020 Level 2 - 18 hours, $495
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Sage 50 Level 2 is an 18-hour course that teaches you how to perform accounting tasks in the payroll, inventory and banking modules. You will also learn how to do the setup of the payroll journal, capture foreign currency transactions, create orders and quotes, and complete the bank reconciliation.
Note: Students must be able to access OneDrive, Moodle & the Keyano VDI.
Textbook: Purbhoo, M. (2020). Using Sage 50 Accounting 2020. Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-13-674652-2
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Financial Planning - Investment Strategies - 18 hours, $495
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Learn the basics of financial planning and investing and acquire the foundation for a career in the financial sector. Students will learn to evaluate income streams, research and evaluate financial products and invest with confidence, understanding risk tolerance and investment objectives. Other topics include spotting investment scams, discussing financial markets, evaluating tax-favored, tax-deferred and tax-free investing and understanding methods of tax savings. Learn to plan for retirement, invest in Real Estate and make money using Internet Marketing.
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Instructor Biography
Coert Erasmus |
Coert joined the Keyano College faculty in 2019 and is an instructor in the Business programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Studies and a Master of Commerce in Business Management from the University of South Africa. Coert completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pretoria where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Financial Management Sciences and a Bachelor of Commerce in Investment Management degree. Coert started his teaching career in 2010 and has extensive experience in the post-secondary education environment.
Coert's knowledge of finance allows him to interpret financial statements and draw conclusions about business activities based on the financial results. Coert also published research papers on different topics in finance and banking.
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Student Testimonials
"Instructor makes sure students learn from experience. She encourage students to keep practicing. The Bookkeeping program is well organized, and instructor and staff were very helpful." - Laarni Pfleider
Canada-Alberta Job Grant
The Canada-Alberta Job Grant provides funding to Alberta business to help hire and train employees. You can receive up to $10,000 per employee per year for skills training.
Keyano College has a list of pre-approved courses and program areas that are eligible for the grant.
Visit our Canada-Alberta Job Grant webpage for information on how to apply and employer benefits.
Registration
You can register for Continuing Education courses online, by phone at 780-799-0535 or email.
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