- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
A specialist module that introduces students to the Windows operating system, computer-based financial information systems, and comprehensive accounting and record keeping for a small business.
Domestic fees
$741.58 - $756.45 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the structure of computer-based accounting systems.
- Apply accounting principles to packaged accounting systems.
- Setup an accounting system using Sage50 Accounting.
- Convert a manual accounting to a computer-based accounting system.
- Perform all of the activities in the accounting cycle (transactions entry, posting, adjusting entries, closing entries, and financial statement preparation) for a small business.
- Perform daily transactions that include Customer, Vendor, Employee, and Inventory transactions using specialized modules in a Windows-based small business accounting application.
- Recognize the shortcomings and limitations of Sage 50 Accounting and other similar (simple) accounting packages.
- Identify situations wherein Sage 50 Accounting and similar packages can be effectively implemented.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Computerized Accounting (FMGT 2711) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- 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
- Payroll and Human Resources
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are two offerings of FMGT 2711 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 58607
Dates
Apr 07 - Jul 14 Loading
- CRN 58607
- $741.58 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
6 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.
- 1.The following date will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Downtown Campus is MANDATORY. Final: Monday, July 7, 2025 (18:30 – 21:30). Class WILL NOT be held on Monday, April 21st (Easter Monday), and Monday, May 19th (Victoria Day). 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. Attendance for the in-person exams/classes is MANDATORY. 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.
Status
CRN 69793
Dates
Apr 09 - Jul 02 Loading
- CRN 69793
- $741.58 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Gevorg Grigoryan
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 Downtown Campus Campus and is MANDATORY. Final: Wednesday, June 25,2025 (18:30 - 21:30) 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. Attendance for the in-person exams/classes is MANDATORY. 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.
Status
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of FMGT 2711 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 36910
Dates
Sep 10 - Dec 03 Loading
- CRN 36910
- $756.45 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Gevorg Grigoryan
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.
- The following date will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus is MANDATORY. Final: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (18:30 - 21:30) 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. Attendance for the in-person exams/classes is MANDATORY. 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. This is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) course. Students are required to use their own laptop for the in-person exam. Please ensure that your device has at least 4hrs of battery life. Computing requirements for the School of Business and Media can be found here: www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf. Information about student discounts on technology products can be found here: www.bcit.ca/it-services/student-discounts/. 2. A desktop computer is not suitable for this course.
Status
CRN 35690
Dates
Sep 11 - Dec 04 Loading
- CRN 35690
- $756.45 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Gevorg Grigoryan
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.
- The following date will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus is MANDATORY. Final: Thursday, November 27, 2025 (1830 - 21:30). 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. Attendance for the in-person exams/classes is MANDATORY. 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. This is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) course. Students are required to use their own laptop for the in-person exam. Please ensure that your device has at least 4hrs of battery life. Computing requirements for the School of Business and Media can be found here: www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf. Information about student discounts on technology products can be found here: www.bcit.ca/it-services/student-discounts/. 2. A desktop computer is not suitable for this course.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.