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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- Kelowna
- Vernon
- Penticton
- Salmon Arm
- Revelstoke
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- Full program offered
- Partial program offered
Credential
Certificate
Delivery options
Part-Time
Tuition and fees
2024-25: $675.32
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | Feb. 10, 2025 | Part time, Online Synchronous. Mon & Wed 6 - 9 p.m. |
| Penticton | Sep. 25, 2025 | Part time, Online Synchronous. 2 evening per week, 6-9pm |
| Kelowna | Sep. 29, 2025 | Part time, Online Synchronous. Mon/Wed, 6 - 9 p.m. |
| Kelowna | Feb. 09, 2026 | Part time, Online Synchronous. Mon/Wed, 6 - 9 p.m. |
| Salmon Arm | Oct. 07, 2025 | Part time, Face-to-Face. Tue/Thu 6 - 9 p.m. |
| Vernon | Sep. 15, 2025 | Online Asynchronous and tutor-supported (no direct instruction) |
| Vernon | Oct. 20, 2025 | Online Asynchronous and tutor-supported (no direct instruction) |
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