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Commerce: Accounting, Tax and Payroll

Sundance College’s Commerce: Accounting, Tax and Payroll (ATP) program provides foundation knowledge of financial and managerial accounting, accounting software, payroll, and personal income tax preparation required to succeed in today’s diverse and exciting accounting environments.

The ATP program includes a 5 week practical work experience with a business firm to gain experience and smoothly transition into the ATP field. Graduating students receive a full range of professional Career Services  and job search support.

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Commerce: Accounting, Tax and Payroll

Career Opportunities

  • Accountant Assistant / Technician
  • Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper
  • Income Tax Preparer
  • Invoicing & Billings Clerk
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Inventory Assistant
  • Office Assistant / Coordinator

Program Synopsis

  • Diploma

    Academic Credential

  • $47,696 – $57,019

    What You Could Earn in this Career Field

    Average 2017 Alberta Salary, www.alis.alberta.ca

  • 43 Weeks

    Program Duration

  • 5 Weeks

    Practicum Duration

Career Knowledge & Skills: Areas of Focus

  • Financial Accounting
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Computerized Accounting – Quickbooks
  • Personal Income Tax Preparation
  • Payroll
  • Operations Fundamentals
  • Business Essentials
  • Business Communications
  • MicroSoft Office Computer Skills
  • Becoming A Master Student
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Career Management
  • Practicum – hands-on job experience with an employer

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