Student Experience

What to Expect

Algonquin College is proud to provide a diverse and dynamic student experience. Check out the highlights below to get a sense of what to expect as a student in the Bookkeeping and Accounting Practices program.

Work-Integrated Learning

As a student, you’ll

  • identify and record business transactions
  • prepare financial statements
  • develop essential bookkeeping skills by working with data such as purchases, payments, sales, collections and payroll
  • identify and apply business processes by maintaining paper and computerized financial records

You’ll develop communication and math skills as well as an understanding of business practices. You’ll also become proficient in using popular accounting software and spreadsheet applications, keeping your technical knowledge current and marketable.