Bookkeeping Certificate at Capilano University

Develop the skills to start a career as a bookkeeper or manage the books at their own small business in the eight-month Bookkeeping Certification for Canada at Capilano University. Bookkeepers in Canada perform a vital role in accounting and finance, managing financial transactions and data to keep businesses large and small on track with their financial goals and taxation demands. In this 15-credit bookkeeping course program, students strengthen their existing skills with business computing, accounting, accounting computer applications, and business writing and editing courses.

Faculty: Business & Professional Studies  |  Department: School of Business  |  Duration: 8 months  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027, Spring 2027, Summer 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

International students: This accessible and flexible certificate program allows students to develop career-ready skills while maintaining a full-time course load with a minimum of 9 credits in the first term and 6 credits in the final term. Take this 8-month program (when commencing their studies in the Fall term), study online and improve their skills without interrupting their life wherever students’re at in the Bookkeeping Certificate program at CapU.

Career pathways

Career paths include: Accounts receivable clerk; Accounting assistant; Certified Bookkeeper; Payroll clerk; Small business owner; Tax preparation.

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