Rather than reducing employment opportunities, the computerization of accounting is actually increasing the demand for accountants, especially for entry-level candidates who know how to operate popular accounting software, according to Service Canada (www.servicecanada.gc.ca), the Canadian government’s nation-wide service transformation initiative, launched in 2005.
Basing its projections on August 2008 data, Service Canada reports, “The computerization of accounting and the availability of constantly improving software programs could have greatly discouraged employment growth in this occupation. However, these tools also allow accounting clerks to perform an increasing number of activities that were historically entrusted to accountants, and to create many reports that used to be impossible to produce.”
As a result, Service Canada projects employment opportunities for accounting clerks to increase 2.3 percent between 2008 and 2012, compared to 1.1 percent for the national average. “Jobs will be available primarily for graduates with a Vocational Studies Diploma (DEP), Diploma of College Studies (DEC) or an Attestation of College Studies (AEC) in administration (business administration, accounting, secretarial studies, office system technology, etc),” the report states.
Accounting and Payroll Administrator Program Everest College – Scarborough
You can prepare to take advantage of this ongoing demand for entry-level accountants via the Accounting and Payroll Administrator Program at Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care in Scarborough, Ontario. This 9-month program teaches students the fundamentals of modern business accounting with hands-on training in popular accounting software.
What You’ll Learn
At Everest’s Scarborough campus, the computerized accounting classes covers subjects such as:
- Introduction to Computers
- Windows Fundamentals
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Bookkeeping and Financial Accounting
- Computerized Accounting with Simply
- Computerized Accounting with ACCPAC
- Database Management
- Payroll Compliance Legislation
- Payroll Fundamentals
Everest’s Career Services team helps program graduates look for employment opportunities in the area as well as prepare winning resumes, rehearse interview techniques and even choose an appropriate job-hunting wardrobe.
About the Scarborough Campus
Everest’s Scarborough campus is at 2425 Eglinton Avenue East, in Scarborough, Ontario (M1K 5G8). The campus is convenient to many area day care centres, restaurants and shopping. Class schedules are flexible to meet the needs of working adults and students with family obligations. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Contact Everest for More Information
Interested in preparing for a career in accounting? Then look into the Accounting and Payroll Administrator program offered at Everest College’s Scarborough campus today!
