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Applied Accounting

Limited seats for Fall 2024

Help build and bolster the foundations of profitable businesses.

Develop the fundamental skills needed to start a career in accounting and grow your potential through practical experience.

The Applied Accounting program gives you the necessary skills for a career providing entry-level accounting support. While this program focuses on fundamental accounting skills, you will also build skills in mathematics, general business practices, professional communication and business software. You will further your understanding of various accounting principles by focusing on solving real-world problems and industry challenges.

  • Program Type
    Full-time
  • Credential
    Certificate
  • Program Delivery
    In-person hybrid
  • In-person Locations
    Exchange District Campus and Notre Dame Campus
  • Intakes
    Fall and Winter
  • Program Length
    1 year
  • Total Tuition / Fees for Courses
    $5,600 – $6,300
  • How to Enrol
    Application required
  • Application Type
    Direct entry
  • International Program
    Open to students from around the globe

Experience a Polytechnic Education

Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term

In this program, you’ll learn to apply key financial and managerial accounting concepts in a Canadian context. You’ll also develop vital professional and communication skills to help start your career after graduation.

TERM 1

Discover accounting fundamentals in a Canadian context and build vital professional and communication skills.

TERM 2

Build on your accounting knowledge and further develop the professional skills needed for a career in an accounting support role.

Employment Potential

Prepare yourself for career success

Potential Grad CAREERS

  • Bookkeeper
  • Junior accountant
  • Accounts payable representative
  • Accounts receivable representative
  • Accounting support representative

AFFILIATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS

What to Expect in This Program

Get Prepared for the Future of Work

Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.

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Graduate Success

The Applied Accounting program prepares you for success in accounting support positions. In addition to fundamental accounting skills, the program includes courses in Canadian business practices and communication. After finishing the program, most graduates start their careers as accounting clerks or bookkeepers for small businesses.

The statistics below represent the opinions and employment statuses of this program’s recent grads. They were retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Report.

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91% – NEW GRADS HIRED

Applied Accounting program instructors aren’t just highly educated; they have the business experience needed to provide exceptional, up-to-date training.

94% – RECOMMEND PROGRAM TO OTHERS

Dedicated instructors, fantastic student supports and industry connections mean you’ll have an exceptional experience in the program and gain the confidence and skills to succeed after graduation.

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92% – SATISFIED WITH RRC POLYTECH EDUCATION

Industry-connected instructors and modern courses bring you up to speed with the latest technology and best practices from the business world.

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“When I finished the program, I had a job already. It was the first and only place I applied, which was really great.”

Erika Falcao – Accounting Manager
Bokhaut Chartered Professional Accountant Inc.

“The program is designed for immediate insertion into the Winnipeg job market. […] There’s an incentive to improve our soft skills.”

Maria Paola – Graduate

Who Should Enrol?

Turn your talents into academic success

As an Applied Accounting student, you are interested in working with numbers, solving problems and interacting with others. You also have exceptional attention to detail, time management and collaboration skills.

Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.

PERSONALITY TRAITS

  • Critical thinker
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ethical
  • Logical thinker
  • Team-oriented

SKILLS

  • Communication
  • Dependability
  • Mathematics
  • Reliability

INTERESTS

  • Numbers
  • Spreadsheets
  • Team activities
  • Solving problems
  • Communication

All the Information You Need

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.

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LOCATION, DATES AND FEES

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Celebrate and motivate your learning. Whether you’ve sprinted through the first term or just received your acceptance letter, find a variety of bursaries, scholarships and awards.

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OTHER INFORMATION

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DATES AND FEES

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LIST OF COURSES

Plan out your preferred learning journey. Review a summary of this program’s courses to discover what you’ll learn and how an RRC Polytech education will help your career.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Explore our Catalogue for more detailed information, including a program outline, course descriptions and everything you’ll need to plan and prepare for your future success.

Begin Your Journey

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Start Your Application

Your future is within reach, and we’re here to help you achieve it. Experience industry-focused opportunities available at RRC Polytech and develop the knowledge and skills to grow, lead and excel in your future career.

Funding Your Education

Support yourself while pursuing your RRC Polytech education. You may be eligible for loans, grants and scholarships to help tackle your financial needs.

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RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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