Bookkeeping for Small Business Certificate

Program Overview

It equips learners with the skills to manage expenses, generate cash flow statements, handle payroll, and complete tax forms for small businesses. The program offers full-time, part-time, and hybrid delivery options, and can be completed in 12 weeks (full-time) or 6 months (part-time).

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Target Audience: Individuals seeking flexible working hours and a steady income, with strong organizational, focus, and detail-orientation.
• Objectives: Equipping learners with skills to manage expenses, generate cash flow statements, handle payroll demands, and complete tax forms for small businesses.
• Program Description: Intensive instruction preparing participants to maintain financial clarity for small or home-based businesses, leading to diverse employment opportunities in various industries.

Outline:

• Delivery: Full-time or part-time, online or hybrid (combination of in-person and online).
• Duration: 12 weeks (full-time) or 6 months (part-time).
• Structure: Three formats:
• Part-time bundled:
Complete all courses together in 6 months.
• Part-time unbundled: Start individual courses anytime, complete within 6 months to 3 years.
• Accelerated: Finish the program in 12 weeks (full-time).
• Courses:
• Bookkeeping Level I & II
• Microsoft Excel Level I
• Computerized Accounting Level II or QuickBooks Level II (choose one)
• Payroll Accounting
• Progression: Minimum grade of B required in each course, with the option to retake if needed.

Teaching:

• Faculty: Seasoned instructors with expertise in bookkeeping.
• Methods: Interactive, focused on practical application.
• Technology: Online courses held at scheduled meeting times, requiring internet access and webcam (optional but recommended).
• Software: Sage 50 or QuickBooks (not Mac-compatible, Mac users can use remote labs).

Careers:

• Potential Roles: Bookkeeper for various businesses, including local businesses, professional services, retail, restaurants, construction, non-profits, and home-based businesses.
• Opportunity: Many bookkeepers start their own businesses, serving multiple clients.
• Job Market: Projected 9,520 job openings for bookkeepers and accounting technicians in BC from 2022-2032 (source: WorkBC).

Other:

• Practicum: Optional, offering workplace experience and practice after completing all courses.
• Location: If living in the Lower Mainland, placement is provided by Continuing Education, potentially requiring travel.
• Distance Students: Need to find and submit details of their own practicum placement.
• Tuition: $3337 (books and supplies not included), subject to change.
• Financial Aid: StrongerBC future skills grant funding available again in Fall 2024.
• Textbooks and materials can be found using the UFV Bookstore's textbook search tool.
• Reviews from past graduates highlight the program's value and affordability.
• Related programs are listed for those interested in further exploration.