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
$756.45 - $772.06 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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 2026
Below is one offering of FMGT 2711 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 58610
Dates
Apr 08 - Jul 08 Loading
- CRN 58610
- $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.
- Class WILL NOT be held on Wednesday, July 1st (Canada Day). The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Downtown Campus and are MANDATORY. Final: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (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.
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of FMGT 2711 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 35690
Dates
Sep 17 - Dec 10 Loading
- CRN 35690
- $772.06 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Gevorg Grigoryan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- The following date will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus and is MANDATORY. Final: Thursday, November 26, 2026 (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. 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 during class time. 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/. A desktop computer is not suitable for this course. 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. More information is available in this Apporto Knowledge Base article: kb.bcit.ca/student/using-apporto-virtual-desktops-3560/. IT can help with any questions.
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