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Bookkeeping Specialty

Bookkeepers are vital contributors to the success of a business. Responsible for recording the day-to-day financial transactions, it is important for a bookkeeper to have an appreciation for details and enjoy working with numbers . If this sounds like you, you may want to consider the Office Administration Bookkeeping Specialty.

Program Information

The Bookkeeping Specialty introduces you to both manual and computerized bookkeeping systems while also developing your spreadsheet, database, and file management skills. You can expect to produce ‘real-world’ business documents and become familiar with a full year business cycle while also gaining the skills you need to work in offices requiring a variety of functions.

To receive a Bookkeeping Specialty Certificate, students must complete all courses listed in the Office Administration Certificate and the Bookkeeping Specialty.

Admission Requirements and Program Overview

View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information.

Note: The information for this program is currently set to display information for the 2026/27 academic year. To view other years, choose from the sort feature from the “select calendar” drop-down.

View the pdf version of the official program outline.

To complete the Bookkeeping Specialty, you should be prepared to use Microsoft Office software extensively.

Program Duration

Bookkeeping Specialty Certificate – 15 weeks

Note: You have up to 5 years to complete the Bookkeeping Specialty certificate.

Program Start Dates

You can start the program in September or January or on the first Monday of any month from September to April, provided spaces are available.

Classes

Online Classes:

Office Administration online courses are accessible from September to early June. Online instructional support is available during scheduled hours Monday through Friday. Course web sites are accessible 24/7 except during scheduled breaks.

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

Application Fee:	$30.00
Tuition:	$3,800.10
Student Association Fee:	$103.50

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Textbooks and Supplies

Textbooks and supplies are available at the College Bookstore.

Online students must have a PC with Microsoft Office 2016 or Office 365 and Windows 10 for all OFAD courses. Registered students are eligible to acquire MS Office 365 for free. Details are provided after registration.

Note: Mac computers are not supported in the OFAD program.

Career Info and Pathways

As a Bookkeeper you can choose to work in the public or private sector. A few examples of career options include: