Accounting Technician

Eastern College’s Accounting Technician diploma program teaches you practical skills for today’s accounting workplaces, especially in small and mid-sized businesses. You’ll get hands-on training and real-world experience that employers look for.

You’ll master key software like Sage 50, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, while building communication, client service and financial planning skills. Courses in Managerial Accounting, Personal Income Tax and small business fundamentals round out your training to prepare you for a range of accounting roles.

Program Duration
49 weeks (includes an 8-week field placement)
41 weeks (no field placement included)

Your Path to Professional Credentials
Our program connects you with Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada to help you fast-track your Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation, a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates your expertise and commitment to the profession.

Your Future Career
Our graduates step into roles like Bookkeeper, Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounting Assistant, and Accounting & Tax Technician.

Flexible learning formats that fit your life
Whether you’re switching careers, updating your skills or taking your first step into a new field, we have learning styles that fit your lifestyle. Study online with live, instructor-led classes, or learn in person on campus. Both options offer hands-on training and career placement support, so you can choose the format that works best for your schedule.