Computerized Accounting and Canadian Payroll Diploma Program


Faculty Of accounting and Business in Access Business College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada


Program Objective – Computerized Accounting and Canadian Payroll Diploma:


Access Business College in partnership with the Canadian Payroll Association has been offering an exceptionally well designed diploma program with several certification preparation courses such as Compliance, Fundamentals I & II.

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

The Accreditations and Certifications from the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) are recognized and transferable credits towards the Certified General Accountants (CGA), Chartered Accountants (CA), and Certified Management Accountants (CMA).

To be a competent, confident and successful Accounting Professional it is imperative to proficiently use industry standard Accounting 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, Bank Reconciliation; Microsoft Office applications such as business analysis using Excel, database management using Access, business presentations using PowerPoint, Communication correspondence using Word, Internet communications using Outlook.

Graduates hold numerous distinctive titles such as Accounting Assistants, Payroll Administrators, Payroll Clerks, Bookkeepers, Junior Accountants and Salary Administration Officers.

This profession has vast postings in every industry for qualified candidates and is growth oriented with great opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, competitive salaries and good benefits; prestigious titles include Supervisors of Accounts Receivable, Supervisors of Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping Supervisors, Auditing Clerks, Financial Analysts and Payroll Officers and other Supervisory Administrative Officers.

Access Business College is an authorized testing site by
CPA for enrolled students.
The Canadian Payroll Association
All accreditations/certifications and Associated costs
are included in the tuition fees.

National Occupation Code: 1432, 1431, 1413, 1231, 0122, 1434, 1411
& Related (NOC) Codes: 1433, 1221, 1422, 1435


This Computerized Accounting and Canadian Payroll Program is certified and accredited by
the Canadian Payroll Association.

The Canadian Payroll Association

Admissions Requirements:


  • High School graduate or equivalent or mature student (over 18 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 70%
  • Overall average of 70%

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


Opportunities, Related Job Titles and Responsibilities


1432 Payroll Clerks:
Payroll clerks collect verify and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees.

1431 Accounting Clerks:
Accounting clerks calculate, prepare and process bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, budgets and other financial records.

1413 Records Management and Filing Clerks:
Records management clerks process, code, and store and retrieve records and documents and apply retention and disposal schedules.


1231 Bookkeeper:
Bookkeepers maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions.


0122 Banking Credit and Other Investment Managers:
Managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of financial establishments or operational departments within such establishments, or credit departments in industrial and commercial establishments and hold numerous prestigious titles such as Investment Manager, Mortgage Manager, Operations Manager, Consumer Credit Manager, Loan and Credit Manager and Credit Card Center Manager.


1434 Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks:
Banking, insurance and other financial clerks compile process and maintain banking, insurance and other financial information.


1411 General Office Clerk:
General office clerks prepare correspondence, reports, statements and other material, operate office equipment, and perform clerical duties.

1433 Customer Service Representative – Financial Services:
Customer service representatives in this unit group process customers' financial transactions and provide information on related banking products and services.


1221 Administrative Officer:
Administrative officers oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities and co-ordinate administrative services.


1422 Data Entry Clerk:
Data entry clerks input coded, statistical, financial and other information into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates.


1435 Collectors:
Collectors collect payments on overdue accounts and bad cheques and locate debtors to make collection arrangements.


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

Graduate Employment Assistance Services:

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

* The above is not a complete program outline; it is intended to provide merely a guideline. We reserve the right to change or upgrade our programs at any time. Please note that courses are not taught in the order of their listing.

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