Advanced Accounting &
Business Management
Become a Proficient Business and Accounting Professional
As a graduate of the CD-ED Business Management and Advanced Accounting program you’ll make a seamless transition from training into the professional world. Employers will be impressed by your ability to apply the core management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling to achieve their organization's desired goals.
Admission Requirements
A grade 12 diploma or equivalent plus a previous course in Business Accounting (or experience in the field) is technically all you need; however, it's also important that you are a good fit within the program.
If you have even three of the following, you're a good candidate to train for a career in Management & Accounting:
- Excellent mathematical/logical abilities
- Eye for detail and ability to edit carefully
- Good customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Computer skills
- General office skills
- Leadership abilities
Career Prospects
You’ll
be prepared to work in today’s fast-paced, technologically savvy
office. Through our extensive training program, you’ll become
proficient in office management, business communications, Canadian
business essentials, financial and managerial accounting; computerize
accounting, and Microsoft Office applications.
Successful
graduates of this program have found jobs in large corporations to
small businesses, insurance companies, government departments, and
more. You may even start your own business using
the many
business savvy strategies you’ve learned.
Rising Demand
According to HRDC Services Canada, employment in business management and accounting is growing at an above-average rate, the hourly wages are much higher than the average, and the unemployment rate is quite low. The number of jobs is expected to match the number of job-seekers. This means excellent career opportunities for you!
Below
are some of the many career options available to you as a skilled
business management professional:
- Business Manager
- Business Owner/Operator
- Management Trainee
- Office Manager
- Inventory Control Manager
- Director of Financial Services
- Financial Administrator
- Employer-Employee Relations Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Administrative Services Manager
Salary Expectations
Accounting Managers earn an average of US $69,565 at the low end [salary source: salary.com].
Some of your Typical Duties will include:
- Tracking business expenses
- Invoicing and tracking accounts receivables
- Recording financial activities using Simply Accounting software
- Preparing financial statements as needed
- Organize documents for taxation reporting
- Working closely with the management team
Recent Accounting & Management Job Posts
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Career Guidance Program
CD-ED is committed to helping you find employment in the field of your choice. In fact, we’ll start before you even begin as a student! If you call us today, your personal admissions representative will research the job market for this career in your city, and help you decide if this program is the right path for your future.
After graduation, we’ll help you find an interview with your prospective employer in the job market. And of course, your new up-to-date skills will put you at the top of any interviewer’s list!
What You Learn
This advanced computer training diploma program has a focus on the businessperson wishing to further their education in accounting and management. Graduates will have an understanding of the basic accounting cycle as well as the procedures for financial accounting and managerial accounting.
Students will be taught basic office software skills with a focus on how these software packages are applied in a business setting. Graduates will also have an understanding of Canadian business practices as well as specific management skills such as organizing, planning, leading and controlling.
Students will learn how to produce financial information that is useful in day-to-day decision making. Graduates also gain a comprehensive look at Canadian business practices with an emphasis on social responsibility, small business, communication technologies, and globalization.
What You Get
If you follow our registered course outline and put in the required hours, we guarantee your success. Below are some of the ways we ensure that you will graduate successfully.
Online Services & Community Learning
Our student website ensures that you'll never feel alone, with access to course-wide discussions, live chats and a private messaging system that allow you to interact with as many (or as few!) fellow students as you wish - just like in a real classroom. Through the website you will have unlimited access to your lessons, online tests, audio & video tutorials, assignment upload, your report card, tech centre, a resource library and more.
Unlimited Instructor Support
You will have unlimited one-on-one instructor support via email, chat, online classroom webinars and toll-free phone calls throughout your entire program - and beyond.
Our instructors have industry experience and can help you understand how to conquer the job market before you go out into it.
You're never a number at CD-ED - our instructors and guidance counselor will take a personal interest in your progress and will be in touch with you constantly throughout the year, making sure everything is going well with your program and whatever of your home life you wish to share.
Learning Materials Included
Unlike traditional classrooms, you don't need to go out and buy your own textbooks. As part of your tuition, when you become a student you will have all textbooks and registered software shipped directly to your door. A full set of instructions and tutorials will be included, along with access to your customized online learning management system.
We include a “How to Study At Home” learning package with your materials, and along with our exclusive Student Tracking System it will help you schedule your time to ensure a successful student experience.
Equipment Options
You have the option of a brand-new desktop or laptop computer on loan to facilitate your education. A computer is simply a tool, and we make sure you have the best tools available, running smoothly to allow you to learn under optimal conditions.
And, as a graduation gift, the computer you choose will be yours to keep on the successful completion of your program. NOTE: Accepting computer equipment from CD-ED is optional – not mandatory.
Course Timetable
Duration: 64 weeks, 1280 hours (Based on a 20-hour work week)
The following course modules are required to complete the online diploma program Advanced Accounting & Business Management:
Hours |
Module |
| 60 | BUS 107 Business Communication |
| 60 | BUS 108 Business Spreadsheets |
| 100 | BUS 201 Intro to Canadian Business |
| 160 | MAT 102 Practical Business Math |
| 240 | MAT 207 Intro to Financial Accounting |
| 260 | MAT 208 Intro to Managerial Accounting |
| 280 | MAT 206 Simply Accounting |
| 100 | BUS 202 Management Skills & Organization |
| 20 | BUS 203 Directed Project |
For more details on each course module, the program as a whole and the school itself, fill out the form at the top of this page to receive a Career Training Info Kit.
Is a Professional Career in Business Management & Accounting Right For You? Find out...
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A helpful CD-ED Admissions Specialist will then assist you with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.
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