Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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Working within the payroll function of an organization requires a diverse set of skills along with specific knowledge of bookkeeping, payroll, and legislative applications to ensure all aspects of the accounting and payroll cycles and compliance elements are met. This two-year Ontario College diploma program provides the necessary skills and knowledge to perform effectively in entry-level bookkeeping positions as well as providing a solid knowledge of the payroll functions within organizations and the skills to perform the payroll and accounting tasks for manual and computerized systems. This program will also look at industry trends and best practices related to the compensation, benefits, and payroll functions within organizations. Topics addressed will include the payroll cycle and related calculations, how to work with agencies to ensure compliance with all legislative and government requirements, and documentation processes. Graduates will gain a solid foundation of the payroll functions within organizations and will be able to perform payroll functions for various organizations working with specific accounting systems and processes utilized in Canadian businesses. As well, graduates will provide valuable contributions to the interpersonal dynamics of an organization based on their knowledge of organizational planning and operations. The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term. Graduates that achieve Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) minimum grade requirements will be eligible to become a certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) with just 12 months of related work experience (8 months for co-op graduates). This designation ensures you have the payroll compliance knowledge and skills you need to succeed, helps you command a higher starting salary, and opens the doors for future advancement. 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. Graduates will also have completed the 3 transfer credits required for the Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certification which is the next step for PCP certification holders looking to enter a management position. Graduates will only need to complete 2 further payroll courses with CPA and demonstrate 2 years of work experience, being responsible for the payroll function of an organization. CPM certification provides the valuable payroll compliance and management skills needed to advance. Show less

Courses
NON CO-OP
CO-OP
Level 1
Course details
Introductory Financial Accounting I
ACCT1030

Personal Tax Returns
ACCT1520

Interpersonal And Group Dynamics
COMM1030

College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

Business Computing Applications I
COMP1056

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Payroll Compliance Legislation
CPAY1000

Business Mathematics I
MATH1010

Level 2
Course details
Introductory Financial Accounting II
ACCT1040

Excel in Accounting
ACCT1345

Advanced Personal Tax Returns
ACCT1550

Accounting Applications I
ACCT2225

Applied Managerial Accounting
ACCT2460

Payroll Fundamentals I
CPAY1010

Level 3
Course details
Accounting Applications II
ACCT3150

Career Success
CDEV1830

Payroll Fundamentals II
CPAY2000

Client Communications and Entrepreneurship
ENTR2090

Compensation
HRM1050

Employment Law
HRM1090

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Advanced Excel In Accounting
ACCT3135

Payroll Practicum
CPAY2010

Fundamentals of Employee Benefits Program
HRM1110

Human Resources Management
HRM2040

Introduction to Management for Payroll Professionals
MGMT1495

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
Prepare accurate financial reports for analysis and control purposes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Plan, direct and apply controls to an enterprise in accordance with industry standards.
Prepare payroll remittances, T4’s, basic personal tax returns, HST/GST and other required filings ensuring compliance with relevant Canadian legislation and regulations.
Support the financial management of a business organization to make evidence-informed decisions that align with business goals and objectives
Perform payroll and accounting tasks in various computerized systems in accordance with legislative and government requirements
Support the investigation of and response to payroll queries within the operational structure of an organization and in accordance with organizational customer service standards.
Complete all work in accordance with ethical business practices that foster corporate responsibility within the context of the Canadian business environment.
Communicate professionally with vendors, clients and other stakeholders to foster successful business relationships.
Develop a plan for personal professional development to enhance knowledge of industry trends and best practices relating to the payroll profession.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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