The National Payroll Institute’s (formerly The Canadian Payroll Association) PCP designation is the foundation for a successful career in payroll. The PCP courses will help you gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative requirements to keep your organization compliant throughout the annual payroll cycle. When you achieve the designation, you join a growing community of supportive professionals and gain access to the resources you need to stay current and compliant.
The PCP designation requires three core payroll courses, an Introduction to Accounting course transfer credit and one year of weighted payroll work experience:
All PCP courses, including the Introduction to Accounting transfer credit course, require a passing grade of 65%. For more information visit www.payroll.ca, or email the Professional Accreditation Department at accreditation@payroll.ca.
The Computerized Accounting and Office program provide students with the opportunity to learn basic office applications, accounting and computerized accounting skills in all phases of the accounting cycle. With these skills, students will be qualified for junior positions in most organizations. Brighton College has partnered with the National Payroll Institute, to deliver the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation courses. The program focuses on the enhancement of skills needed to work in a Canadian financial office, and the course devotes much time to providing in-depth coverage of Canadian fundamental accounting principles and Canadian payroll skills training.
The program also includes work experience (practicum) at various businesses. The purpose of the practicum is to apply the theory and skills learnt throughout the program and observe professionals in practical situations. The students also acquire situational-specific skills and identify areas that may need to be developed further.
The class is instructor-driven, allowing students to navigate quickly through theory and accounting software. The computerized accounting software and plenty of free lab time ensures that the student will have the knowledge, skills, and competency to enter this labor force immediately upon graduation.
Diploma
34 Weeks
4-week Practicum
Brighton College has partnered with The National Payroll Institute to deliver the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation courses. The process consists of three courses from the Association and Introduction to Accounting from the college. Once the student passes the three CPA exams and pays the transfer fee for the Introduction to Accounting mark, they will be considered a PCP Candidate. Effective January 1, 2015, individuals who wish to obtain the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation must have at least one year of weighted payroll experience obtained within five years prior or five years after the start of the Payroll Compliance Legislation course. The student must pay the membership fee when the student applies for designation. For more information regarding fees please visit www.payroll.ca. Students who do not wish to obtain the Payroll Compliance Professional designation may enroll in the Brighton College payroll courses. Students will be evaluated with Brighton College payroll assignments and exam.
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The Payroll Compliance Professional designation requires three core courses, one transfer of credit and one year of weighted, related work experience. Please see the requirements for completion order listed below.
All courses, including the Introduction to Accounting transfer of credit, require a passing grade of 65% in order to be accepted towards the Payroll Compliance Professional designation.
Upon completion of this program the successful student will have the ability to:
Students will practice business writing skills, applying the mechanics of style, developing proofreading and editing skills and using words effectively. They will apply verbal and non-verbal styles to a variety of business communications. The students will also practice career and interpersonal skills necessary for success in the workplace, such as conflict resolution and business etiquette. They will work in teams to examine administrative, ergonomic and efficiency functions of a business office. Students will also learn about using PowerPoint to deliver demonstrations, training, and presentations in a professional manner.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.
This course explores the fundamental use of Microsoft Office’s word processing software: Microsoft Word. Students will learn how to use Word to create, save, edit, format, and manipulate documents in a professional manner.
Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: none.
This course explores the fundamental use of Microsoft Office’s spreadsheet creation software: Microsoft Excel. Students will learn how to use Excel to create spreadsheets, perform calculations, generate charts from data tables, and print results.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.
This course introduces the students to the construction and interpretation of financial systems, records, reports and statements, including how vital accurate and complete financial data is for a business to ensure its ongoing success. This course is the first in a series of courses to build a solid base in accounting from both a practical and a theoretical perspective.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.
This course is a continuation of the work stated in Introduction to Accounting. This course provides students’ introductory knowledge about the construction and interpretation of financial systems, records, reports, and statements. It also shows how vital accurate and complete financial data is for a business to ensure its ongoing success.
Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: BAF140.
Upon completion of Payroll Compliance Legislation, the student will have a thorough understanding of the compliance requirements. The student will be able to:
Upon completion of Payroll Fundamentals 1, the student will be able to:
Upon completion of Payroll Fundamentals 2, the student will be able to:
Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) is one of most well-recognized accounting program. Students will learn how to use various modules and their features to prepare a set of financial records. The program is designed to give the student maximum hands on practice under instructor supervision.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: BAF140.
This accounting program is designed for the small to mid-sized business. Students will learn how to use various modules and their features to prepare a set of financial records. The program is designed to give the student maximum hands on practice under instructor supervision.
Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: BAF140.
This course helps students prepare the required job search skills and knowledge they need to become employed. Students will learn the best known job search techniques to find viable opportunities, strategies to differentiate themselves from the competition and how they will add value to prospective employers in today’s competitive global economy.
Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: none.
The student will have the opportunity to integrate theory and skills learnt during the program with practical situation from the real world of business. The purpose is to obtain relevant field experience prior to graduation and identify strengths prior to embarking on a new, exciting career.
Duration: 150 hours, 4 weeks.
*Under no circumstances can these Admission Requirements be waived by the student or the institution.
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