Get the Skills to Become an Accounting and Payroll Administration Professional
9 Month Accounting and Payroll Administration Program in the Greater Toronto Area
Accounting and Payroll Administration isn’t just dull number crunching as some people think, it can be the gateway into several important career avenues. If you’re looking to join the world of business or finance getting Accounting and Payroll Administration training can open doors for you to enter those sectors.
Another exciting aspect is that you could work in virtually any industry that interests you, as almost all businesses need Accounting and Payroll professionals to maintain payroll. What’s more, Accounting and Payroll professionals will always be in demand despite fluctuating markets. If you are precise and good with numbers, consider training to join this rewarding profession.
Flexible Program Options
If you’re interested in starting a rewarding new career, but you can’t put your entire life on hold to pursue it, you’re in the right place. At Oxford College, we offer flexible class schedules including Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Weekend sessions. We also offer flexible learning options (Online, Hybrid and In-person) for many of our programs.
For more information about Oxford College’s flexible program options, inquire today!
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Accounting and Payroll Administration
9-Month Diploma | $46,800 median annual salary***
- Graduates hired by public firms, small businesses & banks
- Three core program modules are licensed by the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA)
- Advance into Staff Accounting, Financial Auditing, Office Management, and much more!
** https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/wages-occupation/14072/ON visited on February 18, 2022. Salary source for accounting clerks in Ontario with lowest 10% earning $33,280 to the highest 10% of workers earning $72,800.
Become Qualified in Accounting and Payroll Administration
Throughout this program, which is affiliated with the Canadian Payroll Association, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative requirements to manage an organization’s compliance requirements. When you complete the course, you may choose to get certified. If you get certified, you join a growing community of supportive professionals and gain access to the resources you need to stay current and compliant.
During the Accounting and Payroll Administration program, you’ll learn how to:
- Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
- Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers, and prepare financial statements
- Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls and for utility, tax, and other bills
- Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers’ compensation forms, pension contribution forms, and other government documents
- Prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookkeeping services
- Prepare other statistical, financial, and accounting reports
- Prepare employee payroll and government payroll filing
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What You Need to Complete the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification
PCP certification requires three core courses, one transfer of credit and one year of weighted, related work experience. Please see the requirements in completion order listed below.
- Payroll Compliance Legislation (PCL)
- Payroll Fundamentals 1 (PF1)
- Payroll Fundamentals 2 (PF2)
- Introduction to Accounting (transfer of credit; offered at post-secondary institutions)
- PCP Work Experience Requirement Application (WERA) (a minimum of one-year work experience in payroll)
For more information, visit www.payroll.ca or e-mail the Certification department at certification@payroll.ca.
Canadian Payroll Association Membership
Three of the core modules of the APA program are licensed by the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA). The CPA offers the only payroll certifications in Canada. Earning the CPA’s Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification shows that you meet the high professional standards of the CPA, which employers look for. Gaining this certification shows you are capable and competent, and it can open employment opportunities to you.
Countless Career Opportunities
Graduates are employed throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Upon completion of the program, you may find employment as:
- Payroll Administrator
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Accounts Analyst
If you have a go-getter attitude coupled with some experience, you could even open your own business.
Career Services
After your training, we won’t leave you hanging. Career Services is here to help you throughout your entire career training journey and afterwards, too. From organizing placements at prominent companies to helping you with your resume, cover letter, and interview tips, you’ll feel confident that you’re putting your best foot forward when it comes time for you to enter into the profession. What’s more, you can access our services after graduation if you need help with the employment hunt. Because when you become a student at Oxford College, you join the Oxford family for life!
Financial Aid
Many people need extra financial assistance to attend school. At Oxford, we believe that finances should not be a barrier for anyone seeking higher education. That’s why we have many funding programs in place, including OSAP, Second Career, and private student loans, to name a few. We will also work with you to set up manageable monthly payment plans for you. Sit down with a financial aid advisor, and they’ll help to assess your situation and create a funding plan that works for you.
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