To work as an accountant in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

To work as a bookkeeper in B.C., you may choose to earn the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (IPBC) Certification. Eligibility for the certification is achieved through work experience and successful completion of the certifying exam.

Accounting technicians and bookkeepers

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a payroll administrator in B.C., you may choose to register as a member with the National Payroll Institute (NPI). The NPI offers a range of professional membership options, available to you depending on the stage of your payroll compliance practitioner (PCP) education journey.

Payroll administrators

To work as an accounting clerk in B.C., you may choose to complete training courses offered by the Canadian Securities Institute. 

Accounting and related clerks

Cashiers

This instructional program class comprises any integrated or combined program in accounting and finance that prepares individuals to function as accountants and financial managers or analysts.

Accounting and finance

Accounting Continuing Education

Accounting technicians and bookkeepers maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Payroll administrators collect, verify and process payroll information, determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees, maintain accurate payroll records, and provide payroll information within a department, company or other establishment. They are employed by payroll administration companies and by establishments throughout the public and private sectors.

Accounting and related clerks calculate, prepare and process bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, budgets and other financial records according to established procedures. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Cashiers operate cash registers, optical price scanners, computers or other equipment to record and accept payment for the purchase of goods, services and admissions. They are employed in stores, restaurants, theatres, recreational and sports establishments, currency exchange booths, government offices, business offices and other service, retail and wholesale establishments.

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Accounting Certificate]( https://langara.ca/continuing-studies/programs-and-courses/programs/professional-accounting/index.html)

Accounting Certificate

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Advanced Accounting in Canada Diploma]( https://langara.ca/continuing-studies/programs-and-courses/programs/accounting-international/index.html)

Advanced Accounting in Canada Diploma

For information and how to apply visit the institution's site: 
[Individual Courses in Accounting and Finance](https://langara.ca/continuing-studies/programs-and-courses/index.html)

Individual Courses in Accounting and Finance

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Basic Accounting Certificate]( https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/basic-accounting-certificate)

Educational Path

Accounting Continuing Education

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