GET THE SKILLS TO BE A Financial Management PROFESSIONAL

Prerequisites:

• Secondary V diploma
• Successful admission test

Total Program Hours:

• 1020 hours

Conditions for admission to an Attestation of College Studies (ACS)

In addition to meeting the college's requirements, applicants must satisfy one of the following conditions:

• the candidate interrupted his or her studies for at least two consecutive semesters or one school year;
• the candidate is covered by an agreement concluded between the college and an employer or by a government program;
• the candidate has completed at least one year of post-secondary studies spread out over a period of one or more years.

Graduation:

To graduate, students must obtain the required pass mark in each course.

This program leads to an ACS (Attestation of College Studies) recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement Supérieur (MEES) (Permit 749747).

This program is offered in English or French.

Graduates of this program can apply to the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA)*. PCP certification is the foundation for a career in payroll. Gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative requirements to keep your organization compliant throughout the annual payroll cycle. When you get certified, you join a growing community of supportive professionals and gain access to the resources you need to stay current and compliant.

PCP certification requires four core courses and one year of related work experience. The requirements are as follows:

• Payroll Compliance Legislation
• Payroll Fundamentals 1
• Payroll Fundamentals 2
• Introduction to Accounting (offered at post-secondary institutions)
• Application for recognition of professional experience (DREP) with a minimum of one year of work experience in the field of payroll.

A minimum pass grade of 65% is required for each course (including Introduction to Accounting). A combination of payroll education and payroll work experience ensures PCP certification is highly valued by employers.

*    CPA is the only association offering payroll accreditation programs in Canada.