Bookkeeping Fundamentals Certificate

This certificate will prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide bookkeeping support for today's office. The certificate program is for students who require flexibility and convenience to complete their educational goals or to enhance their existing credentials.

The Bookkeeping Fundamentals program prepares students with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide bookkeeping support for today’s office. The certificate program is for students who require flexibility and convenience to complete their educational goals or to enhance their existing credentials. 

Career/Academic Advancement Opportunities:

Employment possibilities include support-level bookkeeping positions in a variety of business settings. Graduates of this program acquire a Camosun College Certificate in Bookkeeping Fundamentals.  Students may be able to use courses taken in this program toward other credentials with the School of Business or in other programs at the College. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Use current relevant software in an applied business context.
• Apply basic accounting concepts for a sole proprietorship, including the recording of transactions and preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of personal income tax and tax planning.
• Recognize the legal, social, and ethical implications of fundamental accounting and taxation decisions for a variety of business situations.

Admission Requirements:

• One of:
• C+ in English 12 
• C in English 12 Camosun Alternative  
• And one of:
• C in Math 11 
• C in MATH 077 
• C in MATH 137
• C+ in MATH 072 
• C+ in MATH 075 
• C+ in MATH 135