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Courses
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Clerk/Payroll Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
- Junior Accountant
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
Start Your Career As
- Intermediate/Senior Accountant
- Credit Supervisor
- Payroll Administrator
Grow Your Career Into
- NOC: 12200
- Annual Earnings *Average: $40,967
- Job Openings (2025–2035): 10,850
- Wages (BC): High $47.45/hr
- Median $28.00/hr
- Low $19.44/hr
Labour Market Snapshot
Computerized Accounting and Office Certificate
Janice Jume Morier
“The people were very kind and helpful especially Polly, it was through her that learned WorkBC has a program for a school grant and everything was fully covered. The school acted promptly to the needs of the students when there was an issue and they addressed it without delay.”
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
Brighton College’s accounting programs combine practical technical skills with real-world training, helping you build a strong foundation in financial processes and office operations. You’ll gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software like Excel, Sage 50, and payroll systems, while developing the accuracy and attention to detail needed in accounting roles. These skills are essential for supporting business operations, managing financial records, and ensuring compliance. Accounting, at its core, focuses on organizing financial data and providing insights that help businesses run efficiently and make informed decisions.
Why Choose an Accounting Program at Brighton College?
Online or In-Person
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Study in-person and/or from the comfort of your own home with our blended courses.
Guaranteed practicum placements for all students enrolled in WEP 150.
Enter a growing field with a forecasted employment growth rate is estimated to increase by 1.2% by 2027.*
100% Practicum Placements
In-Demand Skills
You Could Earn a Median Salary of $40,967*
Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers can earn a median wage of $40,967 and up to $98,959 according to WorkBC.*
Identified as a High Opportunity Occupation as per the BC Labour Market Outlook.
Get Your
Accounting Certificate
at Brighton College
BUS100 | Business Communications
COM200 | Microsoft Word
COM210 | Microsoft Excel
BAF140 | Introduction to Accounting
BAF150 | Financial Accounting
CPA050 | Payroll Compliance Legislation - National Payroll Institute
CPA100 | Payroll Fundamentals I - National Payroll Institute
CPA200 | Payroll Fundamentals II - National Payroll Institute
CAC100 | Sage 50 (Simply Accounting)
CAC400 | QuickBooks
BUS500 | Employment Readiness/Job Search
WEP150 | Practicum