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DVS Accounting (5731)

Presentation – DVS Accounting (5731)

Presentation – DVS Accounting (5731)

90CREDIT 1350 HOURS

The Accounting program prepares students for acquiring methods of calculating, and preparing and processing accounts payable and accounts receivable. Upon completion of this training, successful candidates will be able to ensure that budgets and other financial records comply with established procedures. To this end, they will be able to work in the private/public sectors and their tasks will vary according to the size of the company. They may be required to meet suppliers and make purchases.

Presentation of the courses

Teaching language

  • English and french

Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process

  • This course offers a realistic vision of the accountant trade. It presents the various tasks in accounting and provides information on the program as a whole.

Produce tables and charts

  • Using Excel, plan and organise data and worksheets.
  • Learn how to present, save and print data using tables and charts.

Format accounting-related correspondence

  • Using a word processor, learn how to seize and arrange various information on a note or a letter, ready for presentation or printing.
  • Import tables and worksheets from Excel.
  • Prepare the envelop. Learn and master the standard typing method.

Process source documents in different types of companies

  • Transcript data in log books, carry out financial reports, validate and write balances. Verify and correct entries then classify and file all accounting documents.

Use information related to legislation affecting businesses

  • From simple but real life situations, find answers and solutions using ethics and legislative laws. Produce the required documents and ensure the follow up.

Communicate in French in an accounting context

  • Know how to get all the required information in an accounting point of view.
  • Use the appropriate and polite wording.
  • Know how to make clear interpretations.

Write and format accounting-related correspondence in French

  • Write and format accounting-related correspondence in French from verbal and written instructions using a word processor.
  • Know how to use a grammatical software and dictionaries.

Carry out daily tasks related to transactions involving receivables and payables

  • Carry out daily accounting tasks.

Perform calculations needed to determine the cost of goods and services

  • Calculate the cost of sold merchandise, a project or a work request.
  • Validate and file reports.

Perform year-end tasks

  • From the chart of accounts, various documents and accounting logs, given instructions, data bases and various software, perform year-end tasks.

Implement an accounting system

  • Implement and maintain an accounting system from given employer’s directive, customer and employees data base and inventory using an accounting software.

Internship

  • This course allows the student to be more aware of the place he will occupy in a company and the changes in perception lead to a stay in the workplace. During the internship in a company, the student will perform different tasks of his trade.

Research and exchange information

  • Using a computer and its resources/components: format, manage files and folders.
  • Using Internet, learn to efficiently navigate, extract, find and manage information and references.
  • Learn how to receive and transmit information by fax and corporate email.

Do calculations and prepare source documents

  • Calculate and prepare purchases and sales documents.
  • Learn how to calculate discounts, international payments and prepare the related documents.
  • Calculate various types of interests and prepare amortization charts.

Write accounting-related correspondence in English

  • Learn how to write a note and a letter.
  • Review, audit and print various texts

Handle cash

  • Transfer funds, balance cash registers, manage the petty cash, do the bank reconciliation, prepare budget and ensure cash in hand follow up.

Interact in a variety of professional situations

  • Learn how to communicate efficiently.
  • Understand the importance of quality professional interactions in a work environment.
  • Apply good work ethics.
  • Be aware of your abilities and limitations when interacting.

Prepare the payroll

  • Gather the rightful information.
  • Calculate salaries and contributions.
  • Produce payments.
  • Verify and correct your work.

Organize and process data related to a company’s resources

  • Using reference standards, crête and structure data bases.
  • Gather and manage data. Make data base requests and produce reports.

Ensure that they work efficiently

  • Analyse tasks characteristics and execute all accounting tasks adequately.
  • Ensure follow up.
  • Use all available resources to improve work efficiency.

Perform end-of-period tasks

  • Do all accounting entries
  • Follow up on budget, account collections, taxes remittances and pay deductions.
  • Account for all inventory transactions.
  • Produce and validate reports.

Produce an income tax return for an individual

  • Gather all required documents and information to produce an income tax return for an individual.

Commit themselves to the development of their career

  • Recognize your own abilities and strength to positively develop your career. Apply a strategy when job seeking.

Qualities and aptitudes required for this job

Acquired skills :

  • Processing of accounting documents 
  • Recording of accounting transactions 
  • Payroll management 
  • Management of annual account closings

Skills wanted :

  • Are highly organized and enjoy responsibilities
  • Possess an aptitude for communication
  • Work well under pressure
  • Are detail-oriented and rigorous
  • Demonstrate good judgment and a strong ethical sense

Job perspectives :

  • Accounting Clerk
  • Accounting Assistant
  • Accounting Technician
  • Bookrunner
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Clerks Purchasing and Inventory

Workplaces

At the end of the training, graduates can work in both private and public companies or will turn to self-employed work.

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Eligibility

Holder of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent (e.g. certificate of equivalence of level of education) or a higher education diploma, such as a college diploma or a bachelor’s degree. 

PLACEMENT RATE

95%