Co-op Format (Fall Intake)
| September to December | January to April | May to August |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Vacation |
| Semester 3 | Work Term 1 (Co-op) | Work Term 2 (Co-op) |
| Work Term 3 (Co-op) | Semester 4 |
Co-op Format (Winter Intake)
| January to April | May to August | September to December |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
| Work Term 1 (Co-op) | Work Term 2 (Co-op) | Work Term 3 (Co-op) |
| Semester 4 |
Learn more about Business - Accounting
Work Term Capabilities
(Capabilities do not reflect individual work experiences and exposures.)
- Accounts receivable/collections
- Accounts payable/payments
- Bank reconciliation
- Job cost recording
- Process cost reporting
- Maintain perpetual inventory records
- Maintain petty cash book
- Maintain all special journals
- Maintain subledgers (A/R, A/P, fixed assets, investments)
- Personal tax preparation
- Financial statement preparation and analysis
- Budget preparation
- Computerized and manual bookkeeping
- Variance analysis
- Cost behaviour analysis
- Account analysis
- Payroll
- Cash budgeting
Microcomputer Knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Simply Accounting
Program Objectives
- The two-year Accounting program is structured to give the student both theoretical training and practical experience in accounting procedures and systems to prepare students for careers in accounting.
- The goal is to provide the student with a working insight into the role of accounting as an information system for planning and controlling business operations.
- Program curriculum offers specialization in the field of accounting.
- Practical hands-on experience is gained through cooperative work experience conducted whenever possible under actual field conditions, assisted by working professionals.
- Graduates are well-prepared to serve in a wide range of responsible positions up to and including mid-management levels in business and industry.
- Prime employment opportunities include service with accounting firms and industry, in the cost and financial accounting areas of business.
- The program offers transferability options to universities where students can work toward their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Salary Range
| Work Term 1 | Work Term 2 | Work Term 3 | |
| Range | $14.00 - $16.84 | $14.00 - $17.31 | $14.40- $18.00 |
| Average | $15.42 | $15.61 | $16.00 |
For further information, please contact:
Gordana Mihajlovic, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 905-575-2168
Fax: 905-575-2359
Email: Gordana.Mihajlovic [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Gordana Mihajlovic)