- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces students to Intuit's QuickBooks (online) and Sage 300 ERP accounting software as well as an introduction to Data and Analytics using various tools including Excel, Power BI and Tableau. QuickBooks, is typically used by small businesses and not-for-profit entities while Sage 300 ERP is used by larger organizations. Students are introduced to various commonly used features, including transaction entry, file management master record maintenance and reporting features including printing financial statements.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$702.60 - $716.77 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Navigate the principal features and functionality of QuickBooks Online accounting software.
- Perform activities for the major business processes
- Set up and maintain company, customer, vendor and inventory records
- Run and export financial statements and variety of business reports
- Navigate the principal features and functionality of Sage 300 ERP.
- Copy, backup, restore and manage data files
- Use batches to record/modify/post transactions for the major business processes
- Create and maintain vendor and customer master records
- Select settings for batch posting to subsidiary and general ledgers.
- Run financial statements and various business reports.
- Perform processes to extract, transform and load data for analysis
- Develop critical thinking principles to decision-making
- Use various tools including Excel, Power BI and Tableau for visual presentation of analysis results
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Advanced Computer Applications 1 (FMGT 3720) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Computerized Accounting
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Payroll Administration
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of FMGT 3720 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 66949
Dates
Jun 03 - Aug 19 Loading
- CRN 66949
- $702.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 03 - Aug 19 | Tue | 18:00 - 22:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Lata Kochhar
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Class WILL NOT be held on Tuesday, July 1st (Canada Day). Students are advised to purchase the textbook, Data Analytics in Accounting, by Dzuranin, Geerts and Lenk, and Wiley Plus Access, available through the BCIT Bookstore, before the start of the course. This textbook will also be used for FMGT 4710 (Advanced Computer Applications 2). IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLE COMPUTER USERS: Some of the software used in this course is not Mac compatible. You may be able to complete assignments using the Apporto virtual environment, however, this platform can be problematic, and you may need to use a Windows PC to complete the course requirements.
Status
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of FMGT 3720 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 32943
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 08 Loading
- CRN 32943
- $716.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 08 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 324 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Peter Goel
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Class WILL NOT be held on Monday, October 13th (Thanksgiving) IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLE COMPUTER USERS: Some of the software used in this course is not Mac compatible. You may be able to complete assignments using the Apporto virtual environment, however, this platform can be problematic, and you may need to use a Windows PC to complete the course requirements.
Status
CRN 42260
Dates
Sep 13 - Dec 06 Loading
- CRN 42260
- $716.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Peter Goel
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The following date will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus and is MANDATORY. Final: Saturday, December 6, 2025 (9:00 - 12:45). This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. The in-person dates/classes are required for students to attend, and have MANDATORY ATTENDANCE. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class: www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLE COMPUTER USERS: Some of the software used in this course is not Mac compatible. You may be able to complete assignments using the Apporto virtual environment, however, this platform can be problematic, and you may need to use a Windows PC to complete the course requirements.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.