At WQSB E Learn, we’re transforming the landscape of adult education with our 1350 hour DEP Accounting Program.
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WQSB E Learn provides flexible and accessible education, catering to the diverse needs of adult learners.
- Flexibility: Our 1350-hour program is designed for the modern learner. It’s almost entirely online, offering unparalleled flexibility to fit your busy schedule.
- Accessibility: Enables education from any location, removing the barrier of geographical constraints.
- Self-paced Progress: Empowers learners to tailor their study habits and course completion to individual learning styles and life commitments.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Often more affordable and reduces costs such as commuting, housing and time away from work.
Program objectives
This program provides accounting training to enable people to perform tasks and activities in the accounting field for today’s demanding and varied office and business environment. The Accounting program incorporates:
- The development of knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform accounting tasks using the latest computer software packages.
- Learning about Processing Source Documents, Processing Data, End-of-Period Tasks, Year-End Tasks, Income Tax and Accounting Systems.
- Developing and acquiring the trade-related knowledge for a rewarding career in financial services.
Accounting clerks work in various organizations, commercial, manufacturing, distribution, construction as well as services such as accounting firms, brokerage firms and insurance agencies.
Organization
Each module in our program is structured into six comprehensive units.
- Targeted Assignments: Refine your expertise with assignments designed to apply your knowledge in practical scenarios.
- Essential Exercises: Complete the required exercises throughout the module to qualify for the evaluation, ensuring mastery of the material.
- Consistent Communication: Maintain steady contact with your instructor, submitting exercises and assignments promptly for valuable feedback and support on your academic journey.
- Virtual Sessions: Schedule one-on-one or group appointments with your instructor for in-depth discussion, clarification, and guidance.
- Join us to advance your professional skills with a structured, supportive approach to distance learning.
Book a virtual appointment to discuss the program!
Important to note
Students can start the program anytime throughout the year, from September – June.
For students to be considered full-time, they must log 16 – 25 hours of study per week.
Students who receive financial assistance (Loans and Bursaries, band funding programs, or other) are required to log a minimum number of study hours per week, as defined by the funder. We are required to confirm student activity on a regular basis. If students are not meeting the minimum requirements set by the funder, financial assistance may be affected and/or suspended.
There are 23 modules and each module has an assigned number of hours for completion.
Attendance is verified by:
- Progress in each module and by contact with the instructors. Remember that each module has a set number of hours which you have to complete the module.
- Login times and length of session and other tracking mechanisms within Moodle (online platform used).
- Students are required to advise the module instructor and Debra Stephens, program principal, should they need to be absent from their studies for a period of time longer than 5 days. Students who fail to fulfill these requirements will be removed from the online program.
Administration & Registration
- Sara Knox is the program’s Administrative Assistant; her e-mail address is sknox@wqsb.qc.ca. Please contact Sara should you have any questions or to register.
- Debra Stephens is the principal of the online accounting program for the Western Quebec School Board. Please feel free to contact her by email at dstephens@wqsb.qc.ca if there are any questions or concerns.
- Adam Thompson is the program instructor; please feel free to contact him by email at athompson@wqsb.qc.ca
Program Overview
This 1350-hour online program has 90 units.
Code
Competency
Hours
Units
961-012
Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process
30
2
961-024
Research and exchange information
60
4
961-034
Produce tables and charts
60
4
961-042
Do calculations and prepare source documents
60
4
961-054
Format accounting-related correspondence
60
4
961-066
Write accounting-related correspondence in English
90
4
961-074
Process source documents in different types of companies
60
4
961-083
Handle cash
45
3
961-102
Interact in a variety of professional situations
30
2
961-115
Communicate in French in an accounting context
75
5
961-122
Prepare the payroll
30
2
961-134
Write and format accounting-related correspondence in French
60
4
961-144
Organize and process data related to a company’s resources
60
4
961-154
Carry out daily tasks related to transactions involving receivables and payables
60
4
961-165
Ensure that they work efficiently
75
5
961-175
Perform calculations needed to determine the cost of goods and services
75
5
961-185
Perform end-of-period tasks
75
5
961-195
Perform year-end tasks
75
5
961-204
Produce an income tax return for an individual
60
4
961-213
Implement an accounting system
45
3
961-222
Commit themselves to the development of their career
30
2
961-238
Enter the work force
120
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1350
90
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Program Code: 5731
Program breakdown
- 23 modules
- 1350 hours
- 90 credits
The diploma earned is called a DEP, also known as Diplôme d’études professionnelles, which translates as DVS, or Diploma of Vocational Studies.
Requirements
- Secondary 4 French, English and Math.
- A student 18 years and older before the end of the school year can do a General Development Test (GDT) in order to enter into the program.
- Proof of pre-requisites and proof of residency in Quebec one year prior to starting the program.
Costs
- The cost of the books varies. Books must be purchased online.
- Students who write their exams in a Centre outside of the WQSB territory may be charged a fee, as per that board’s policy. There is no charge to write an exam in a WQSB Centre.
Exams
Upon registration, students are required to indicate where they want to write exams. Exams can be written at the following locations:
- Western Quebec Career Centre, 100 Frank Robinson, Gatineau, QC.
- Pontiac Continuing Education Centre, 89 Centre St, Shawville, QC.
- Maniwaki Adult Education and Vocational Training Centre, 265 rue Hill, Maniwaki, QC.
- Verdun, 6050 Champlain Boul, Verdun, QC.
Notes:
- Exams may be written at various English Vocational Centres across the province. Students must identify an English Vocational Centre near their home. Subsequently, Our staff will contact the Centre to make the arrangements.
Equivalencies
Students may receive equivalencies for previous courses taken in the accounting program and/or the secretarial program. This will be determined after registration.