College Certificate – Bookkeeping (1271)

The Bookkeeping one-year Ontario College certificate provides foundational skills in financial accounting, personal income tax, and payroll, alongside interpersonal and collaboration skills. Taught by experienced industry faculty using standard and emerging accounting software, the program aligns with Canada’s largest certifying body of bookkeepers. Students can fast-track toward the Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation and access preferred student membership rates for continuing education and networking. Upon completion, graduates can transition into Year 2 of Conestoga’s Payroll and Bookkeeping diploma program by taking just two additional payroll courses.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.