Accounting and payroll jobs are in high-demand and perfect for detail-oriented individuals who are looking to enter a growing industry. The Accounting & Payroll Administration diploma program at Reeves College is an intensive 43-week immersion into accounting and payroll topics.
During the course of the program, you will take bookkeeping courses and develop an understanding of the business accounting cycle, partake in payroll courses and process an annual payroll cycle, and learn the fundamentals of employment insurance, income tax, pensions, and more. You will become familiar with key accounting software including Sage 50 Accounting and QuickBooks.
Before graduating from the Accounting & Payroll Administration diploma program, you will complete a 100-hour practicum placement in an accounting or payroll office. Gain real-world experience in a number of accounting and payroll functions, such as preparing T4s and Record of Employments (ROE), calculating benefits, earnings and allowances, or setting up budgets and reconciling accounts.

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