ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL (CPA) WITH PRACTICUM DIPLOMA
Accounting & Payroll (CPA) with practicum Diploma program provides comprehensive knowledge of payroll compliance legislation, payroll fundamentals, accounting software applications, spreadsheets, and administrative office procedures. The program equips the student to gain professional payroll certification if desired, and develops the skills and competencies required to work efficiently in an ever-changing office environment. The practicum provides an opportunity to maintain company records, conduct daily transactions, practice account reconciliation and prepare payroll, and learn while on the job.
*This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
* This program is not eligible for the Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) program
Career Opportunities
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Benefits Officer
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Pay Advisor
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Pay and Benefits Administrator
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Pay and Benefits Clerk
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Pay Clerk
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Officer
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Salary Administration Officer
Admission Requirements
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Grade 12 or mature student status (minimum 19 years of age)
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Pass an interview with ULI admissions department.
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Completion of grades 9-11, including English 11 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher from a country where English is one of the principal languages, or
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Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or
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Provide verified results, dated no more than two years before the start date of the program, for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below:
Name of English language assessment/test | Minimum score(s)/level(s) |
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | Minimum overall score of 5.5 |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5 |
Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum overall score of 43 |
Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) | Minimum overall score of 160 or "C" |
Cambridge Linguaskill | Minimum overall B2 level |
LANGUAGECERT Academic | Minimum overall B2 level |
The Michigan English Test (MET) | Minimum overall B2 level |
iTEP Academic | Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
EIKEN | Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
Program Organization
Course | Hours |
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CPA Certification | |
Payroll Compliance Legislation | 250 |
Payroll Fundamentals 1 | 250 |
Payroll Fundamental 2 | 250 |
Bookkeeping & Accounting | |
Accounting Fundamentals Level 1 | 60 |
Sage 50 | 60 |
QuickBooks | 60 |
Payroll and Taxes | 30 |
Digital Skills (Choose one of the following) | |
MS Windows | 60 |
MS Word | 60 |
MS Excel | 60 |
MS PowerPoint | 60 |
MS Access | 60 |
MS Outlook | 60 |
General Skills | |
Office 365 Communication and Collaboration Tools | 30 |
Business Communications | 40 |
Job Search Skills | |
Employment Readiness | 30 |
Work Experience (Practicum) | 100 |
Courses may be modified or substituted as required to facilitate success in standardized testing or changes in standardized requirements. Alternate courses may be chosen to replace exempted course requirements based on experience and/or testing results.100 hours Exam Preparation may be included in total hours. There is voluntary additional support available with the instructor(s) at $50/hour. Course delivery subject to enrollment and may be altered.