Program Highlights
Develop the skills to start a career as a bookkeeper or manage the books at your own small business in the eight-month Bookkeeping Certificate at Capilano University.
Bookkeepers perform a vital role in accounting and finance, managing financial transactions and data to keep businesses large and small on track.
In this 15-credit business program, you'll strengthen your existing skills with courses in business computing, accounting, accounting computer applications and business writing and editing.
Gain the skills to take your career in accounting and finance to the next level with the Bookkeeping Certificate at Capilano University.
Scroll down to learn more about the program or contact us any time at abt@capilanou.ca for more information.
- Prepare business emails, letters and memos using fundamental principles of grammar, punctuation, and written communication skills so that the message is clearly transmitted.
- Apply basic math skills in the computation of the numerical aspects of business situations.
- Analyze and record basic accounting transactions accurately and thoroughly for different types of business organizations.
- Operate Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint as software tools to be used in a business setting.
- Record accounting transactions using a variety of computerized accounting programs.
- Produce an effective team project which links high-performance team and group concepts.
- Use their resume, letters of application, interviewing techniques and other job strategies to seek employment and complete a two week practicum placement.
Admission Requirements
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.
If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:
- SLEP (Secondary Level English Proficiency) test for EAP students (post-secondary level required)
Basic requirements
- High school graduation
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 15.00