Accounting and payroll administrators are valuable members of many businesses. The Accounting and Payroll Administrator program prepares students to excel in this in-demand career. The program places an emphasis on providing a strong foundation of general accounting principles, along with the specific, industry-standard software they will use in the field. Students will also explore courses in advanced accounting and business studies. Students get up-to-date training on the latest versions of today's accounting software, as well as general office programs like Excel, MS Word and Outlook. Students also complete requirements for the Canadian Payroll Association payroll certification programs, which give them a foundation of payroll techniques and principles.