Basic Accounting

What is Basic Accounting?

Build a strong foundation in accounting—quickly and confidently. This program is designed for beginners who want to fast-track essential accounting skills used in Canadian workplaces.

Through a practical, instructor-led approach, learners gain hands-on experience with core accounting concepts. The program emphasizes real-world application, and job readiness, making it an accessible entry point into accounting roles or further training.

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What You'll Learn:

Introduction to Accounting & Budgeting

• Basic accounting concepts and terminology
• Types of accounts and double-entry bookkeeping
• Understanding income, expenses, assets, and liabilities
• Introduction to budgeting and cost control
• Importance of accuracy and organization

‍Full Accounting Cycle

• Overview of the accounting cycle
• Journal entries and general ledger
• Posting and trial balance
• Adjusting entries
• Closing entries and financial period completion

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Role of accounts payable and receivable
• Processing invoices and bills
• Customer invoicing and collections
• Managing due dates and cash flow
• Record keeping and documentation

‍Bank Reconciliation & Sales Taxes

• Purpose of bank reconciliation
• Reconciling bank statements
• Identifying and correcting discrepancies
• Introduction to GST/PST
• Basic sales tax calculations and reporting

‍Job Readiness – Resume & Cover Letter Preparation

• Resume writing for accounting and bookkeeping roles
• Highlighting basic accounting skills and tools
• Cover letter preparation
• Interview preparation and common accounting questions
• Professional communication and presentation

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This Program is For You if You:

• Are new to accounting and want to build a strong foundation

• Want practical, step-by-step training you can apply right away

• Are interested in bookkeeping, entry-level accounting, or office roles

• Prefer instructor-led learning with real-world examples

• Want a clear pathway into accounting or further training

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You'll Receive:

• Certificate of Achievement upon program completion
• Job search and job maintenance support

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• CLB 4 or higher

If you want to continue your studies at TIES, we also offer ADVANCED ACCOUNTING with Sage50 and QuickBooks.

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