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Accounting and Payroll Administration Diploma

Master the essential accounting, payroll processing, and compliance skills needed to excel in Accounting and Payroll Administration roles.

This one-year Accounting & Payroll Administration Diploma in Toronto blends practical accounting fundamentals with in-depth payroll compliance training to equip you for roles like Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeping Assistant, or Accounts Administrator. You’ll begin by mastering GAAP principles and the preparation of financial statements—balance sheets, income statements, and cash-flow reports—using leading software such as QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, and AccPac. Core business mathematics (interest calculations, break-even analysis, and annuities) and communication modules sharpen your analytical and writing skills, while Payroll Compliance covers CPP, EI, Income Tax Act requirements, ROE preparation, and remittance processes. Human Resources Management and Organizational Behaviour courses help you understand workplace dynamics and employee relations. Finally, Systems Studies trains you to leverage spreadsheets and relational databases for accurate reporting and decision-making. A 125-hour payroll practicum in a partnering organization rounds out your hands-on experience—ensuring you graduate fully prepared for today’s fast-paced business environment.

  • Real-World Software Training: QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, and AccPac for both accounting and payroll tasks.

  • Financial Reporting Expertise: From journal entries to advanced cash-flow analysis and ratio interpretation.

  • Comprehensive Payroll Compliance: Deep dive into federal/provincial legislation, ROI preparation, and remittance calculations.

  • Business Math Mastery: Practical application of interest formulas, currency conversions, and cost-volume-profit analysis.

  • HR & Organizational Dynamics: Recruitment, compensation, employee rights, and case-study-driven behavioural strategies.

  • Systems & Data Analysis: Hands-on spreadsheet and database exercises for automated reporting and strategic insights.

  • Career-Ready Practicum: 125 hours in a live payroll environment to apply compliance knowledge and software skills.

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