School of Continuing Education
School of Continuing Education
Cost: $3,500
Registration for Fall term bundles will open July 7, 2026.
Block Code: BK Sage 50
Dates: Sept 9- Dec 4, 2026
Times: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Format: All courses online at scheduled meeting times via Zoom
Software studied: Sage 50 (not Mac compatible)
View this bundle’s details in the course calendar here: Fall 2026 Bookkeeeping program - BK Sage 50 schedule.
Please note that the required textbooks are essential for successfully completing this bundle.
Block code: BK QB
Dates: Sep 28–Dec 21, 2026
Times: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Format: All courses online at scheduled meeting times via Zoom
Software studied: QuickBooks Online
View this bundle’s details in the course calendar here: Fall 2026 Bookkeeping program - BK QB schedule
Please note that the required textbooks are essential for successfully completing this bundle.
Block code: SAGE 50
Dates: Sep 8–Dec 14, 2026
Times: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM daily Monday - Friday
Format: All courses in person at the Hope Centre Campus
Software studied: Sage 50 (not Mac compatible)
View this bundle’s details in the course calendar here: Fall 2026 Bookkeeping program - Hope SAGE 50 schedule
*Note this program runs Monday -Friday and observes SD78 Professional Development days.
Please note that the required textbooks are essential for successfully completing this bundle.
Cost: $645.00
Prerequisite: It is advised that students are comfortable with basic Windows operations and are familiar with Excel prior to this course.
This course provides an essential introduction to bookkeeping, including theoretical foundations and hands-on knowledge. Learn how to complete all the functions of the accounting cycle from transaction analysis to closing the books. Topics include the accounting model, basic financial statements, general ledger, and government taxation.
Sep 8–Oct 27, 2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80032 | Registration will open July 7, 2026
Sep 21–Nov 18, 2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
No classes Sep 30 and Oct 12
CRN: 80229| Registration will open July 7, 2026
Cost: $650.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level I with B or better.
Building on the principles covered in Bookkeeping Level I, learn about financial statements preparation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, subsidiary ledgers, bank reconciliations, payroll, GST, PST, HST, trial balances, and year end.
Nov 3–Dec 22, 2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80035 | Registration will open July 7, 2026
Cost: $640.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level II with B or better.
Integrated bookkeeping/accounting software is a standard for small businesses. This course covers journal entries, purchases/sales orders and quotes, as well as invoicing, receipts and payments for payables, receivables, and inventory. Familiarize yourself with the reporting and tax features provided by accounting software. Payroll is not covered.
Students should be competent in computer skills before taking this course.
Sage 50 is not Mac compatible.
Jun 11–Jul 14, 2026 | Online, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN: 40192 | Registration is open
Sep 1–Nov 3, 2026 | Tuesdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80228 | Registration will open July 7, 2026
Cost: $600.00
Prerequisite: Computerized Accounting Level I with B or better.
Build on what you have learned in Computerized Accounting Level I and learn about banking, payroll, projects, inventory, adjustments and closing. This course does not teach accounting fundamentals.
Jul 16–Aug 6, 2026 | Online, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 40095 | Registration is open
Nov 10–Dec 22, 2026 | Tuesdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80030 | Registration will open July 7, 2026
Cost: $640.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level II with B or better.
Learn how to manage billing, estimates, collections, inventory management, and payroll using QuickBooks accounting software. This course studies the online version of QuickBooks.
Students may take QuickBooks Level I and II instead of Computerized Accounting (Sage 50) Level I and II to complete the Bookkeeping for Small Business certificate. Students should be competent in computer skills before taking this course.
Sep 21–Oct 28, 2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80025 | Registration will open July 7, 2026
Please note that the required textbooks are essential for successfully completing this course.
Offered in upcoming Fall semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $600.00
Prerequisite: QuickBooks Level I with B or better.
Build on the skills you developed in QuickBooks Level I. Learn how to create and manage a new company, including company setup and payroll and inventory transactions. This course studies the online version of QuickBooks.
Nov 16–Dec 7, 2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80041 | Registration will open July 7, 2026
Please note that the required textbooks are essential for successfully completing this course.
Offered in upcoming Fall semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $365.00
Learn how to use MS Excel to create spreadsheets that include AutoSum, conditional formatting, formulas, and absolute addresses. Develop or edit spreadsheets using a variety of MS Excel attributes and fine-tune your new skills by creating charts. This course is designed for people with prior Excel experience. We encourage students with no such experience to take Excel Basics for the Office.
Students with credit for ABT 137 or RM 06 Spreadsheets: Excel will receive credit for this course provided software version is the same.
Sep 14–Oct 19, 2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80026 | Registration will open July 7, 2026
Offered in upcoming Fall semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $600.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level I with B or better.
Learn to manage a payroll accounting system, with an emphasis on the calculation of earnings and deductions to conform to federal and provincial laws and accounting best practices. Find out how to complete forms required by law and the necessary accounting entries performed as part of basic payroll recordkeeping. This is a general course that is not specific to any one business.
Jul 6–Aug 12, 2026 | Online, Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 40187 | Registration is open
Oct 1–Dec 10, 2026 | Thursdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80130 | Registration will open July 7, 2026
Cost: $843.00 * Subject to change
Prerequisite: Completion of the Bookkeeping for Small Business certificate.
Participate in a two-week work practicum with a local employer to apply what you have learned in class and gain valuable workplace experience. To qualify, you must have become eligible for graduation from the Bookkeeping for Small Business program within the last year, having completed all previous courses and grade requirements. If you are currently in the program but anticipate that you will have completed all courses by the practicum start date, you may still register for practicum.
Transportation to the practicum site is your responsibility and may require travel outside your area of residence.
Practicum is not a requirement for certificate completion.
Learn more about the Bookkeeping practicum on the practicum page .
The next available practicum dates are Sep 14 - 25, 2026. Students must register by Aug 14, 2026. Please email cepracticum@ufv.ca if you are interested in completing the practicum.