- 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
$716.77
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
Winter 2026
Below are two offerings of FMGT 3720 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 73117
Dates
Jan 05 - Apr 13 Loading
- CRN 73117
- $716.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Apr 13 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
TBD
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, Feb. 16th (Family Day), and Monday, Apr. 6th (Easter Monday).
Status
CRN 46327
Dates
Jan 10 - Apr 04 Loading
- CRN 46327
- $716.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
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.
- This date will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus and is MANDATORY: Final: Saturday, April 4, 2026 (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 if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of FMGT 3720 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 52635
Dates
Apr 22 - Jul 22 Loading
- CRN 52635
- $716.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 - Jul 22 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 318 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Lata Kochhar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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 Wednesday, July 1st (Canada Day)
Status
CRN 66949
Dates
Jun 02 - Aug 25 Loading
- CRN 66949
- $716.77 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Robin Day
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
- This date will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus and is MANDATORY: Final: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (18:00 -21:45) 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 if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. 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.