Access Business College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in partnership with the Canadian Payroll Association

has been offering an exceptionally well designed Payroll diploma studies program with several certification preparation courses such as Payroll ComplianceFundamentals I & II. We are one of the few Toronto colleges to offer both Computerized Accounting and Canadian Payroll as a part of one program.

The goal and objective of this diploma studies program is for graduates to become certified Payroll Practitioners and qualified Accounting Clerks, Payroll Clerks, and Bookkeeping Professionals.

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification from the Certified Payroll Management Program (CPM), issued by the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA). The Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification is nationally recognized as the standard of excellence for payroll training.

To be a competent, confident and successful Accounting Professional it is imperative to proficiently use industry standard Accounting training courses and applications in Simply Accounting for medium size business, QuickBooks for small business and ACCPAC for corporations concentrating on various modules like General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Bank Reconciliation; Also using Microsoft Office applications such as business analysis using Excel, database management using Access, business presentations using PowerPoint, Communication correspondence using Word, and Internet communications using Outlook.

Access Business College is an authorized testing site by CPA for Access Business College enrolled students.

National Occupation Code: 1431

Graduate Employment Assistance Services:

• Job search management
• Steps for a successful job search
• Resume writing
• Interview preparation

Admissions Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent or mature student (over 19 years of age)
• May also be required to pass a basic entrance examination and or interview, a carefully structured assessment to ensure your educational success.

Graduation Criteria

• Minimum final mark of 60%
• Overall average of 60%

Students who achieve an average of 85% or more will have an Honours designation on their diploma

Opportunities, Related Job Titles, and Responsibilities

1431 Accounting and Related Clerks:

This unit group includes clerks who calculate, prepare and process bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, budgets and other financial records according to established procedures.

1432 Payroll Clerks:

Payroll clerks collect, verify and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees within a department, company or other establishment.

1413 Records Management and Filing Clerks:

Records management clerks process, code, store, and retrieve records and documents and apply retention and disposal schedules according to established policies and procedures. File clerks file papers, records, documents and other material according to subject matter or other filing system.

1231 Bookkeeper:

Bookkeepers maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions.

1422 Data Entry Clerks:

Data entry clerks input coded, statistical and other information onto diskettes, disks or tapes for storage using computers and data entry consoles.

1435 Collectors:

Collectors collect payments on overdue accounts and bad cheques and locate debtors to make collection arrangements.

1441 Administrative Clerks:

Administrative clerks compile, verify, record and process forms and documents, such as applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations and requisitions, in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and schedules. 

1211 Supervisors, General Office and Administrative Support Clerks:

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following minor groups: Clerical Occupations, General Office Skills (141), Office Equipment Operators (142) and Administrative Support Clerks (144).

1223 Personnel and Recruitment Officers:

Personnel and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and assist in the selection and reassignment of employees.

1212 Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Clerks:

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Accounting and Related Clerks (1431), Payroll Clerks (1432), Customer Service Representatives - Financial Services (1433), Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks (1434) and Collectors (1435).

1442 Personnel Clerks:

Personnel clerks assist personnel officers and human resources specialists and compile, maintain and process information relating to staffing, recruitment, training, labour relations, performance evaluations and classifications.

1434 Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks:

Banking, insurance and other financial clerks compile, process and maintain banking, insurance and other financial information.

1451 Library Clerks:

Library clerks issue and receive library materials, sort and shelve books and provide general library information to users.

5211 Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants:

Library, archive and records management technicians and assistants assist users in accessing library or archive resources, participate in records management, assist in describing new acquisitions, participate in archive processing and storage, and conduct reference searches.

1453 Customer Service, Information and Related Clerks:

This unit group includes clerks who answer enquiries and provide information regarding an establishment's goods, services and policies and who provide customer services such as receiving payments and processing requests for services.

1433 Customer Service Representatives - Financial Services:

Customer service representatives in this unit group process customers' financial transactions and provide information on related banking products and services.

1414 Receptionists and Switchboard Operators:

Receptionists and switchboard operators greet people arriving at offices, hospitals and other establishments, direct visitors to appropriate person or service, answer and forward telephone calls, take messages, schedule appointments and perform other clerical duties. 

1226 Conference and Event Planners:

Conference and event planners plan, organize and co-ordinate conferences, conventions, meetings, seminars, exhibitions, trade shows, festivals and other events.

1222 Executive Assistants:

Executive assistants co-ordinate administrative procedures, public relations activities and research and analysis functions for members of legislative assemblies, ministers, deputy ministers, corporate officials and executives, committees and boards of directors.

1224 Property Administrators:

Property administrators perform administrative duties and co-ordinate activities related to the management and rental of investment property and real estate on behalf of property owners.

1228 Immigration, Employment Insurance and Revenue Officers:

This unit group includes government officers who administer and enforce laws and regulations related to immigration, employment insurance, customs and tax revenue.

1221 Administrative Officers:

Administrative officers oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities and co-ordinate the acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services.

1241 Secretaries (Except Legal and Medical):

Secretaries perform a variety of administrative duties in support of managerial and professional employers.

Your Career Opportunities:

This Computerized Accounting and Canadian Payroll diploma program will prepare you for a variety of positions such as:

• Accounting Clerk
• Billing Clerk
• Bookkeeper
• Junior Accountant
• Accounting Assistant
• Payroll Clerk
• Auditing Clerk
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Financial Statements
• General Office Clerk
• Customer Service Representative
• Payroll Administrator / Supervisor
• Junior Financial Analyst
• Payroll Officer
• Salary Administration Officer