Professional Bookkeeper

Domestic Students:

• Permanent residents, or;
• Canadian citizens

International Students

• Study permit holders, or;
• Work permit holders who are eligible to study, or;
• Any other status that is not permanent resident/Canadian citizen  

Domestic Students

Courses are open to all prospective domestic students; no application or admission to Langara College is required. Students can register for courses as long as the course prerequisites are met. Click here to see the course schedule and here to see how to register for courses.

Course Registration Start Date

 
Part-time International Students

The program is considered part-time, and International students who are interested in enrolling for courses under the Professional Bookkeeper program are required to comply with the below academic, English proficiency and study permit requirements.

Academic Requirement

BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent); Or Successful completion of one full academic year OR successful completion of a minimum of 24 university credits at a recognized post-secondary institution.

English Proficiency Requirement

English is the language of instruction at Langara College. You are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to admission to the Professional Bookkeeping program. You may demonstrate English language proficiency by one of the following:

• Successful completion of English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, or Literary Studies 12 (or equivalent)
• Successful completion of a post-secondary English or Communications course for which Langara College awards transfer credit
• A minimum “S” grade in Langara ENGL 1107 or 1110; Or a minimum “C” grade in ENGL 1120
• International Baccalaureate (IB) ENGL A (HL or SL) 2; Or IB ENGL LIT & PERFORM (SL) 2
• Advanced Placement (AP) ENGL LIT & COMP 2; Or AP ENGL LANG & COMP 2
• A minimum “C” grade in GCSE O-Level English or GCSE English Language B  
• Successful completion of LEAP Level 8 (or equivalent) (see note a)
• Language Proficiency Index (LPI) 4 with essay 24 (see note a)
• IELTS Academic Overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0 (see note a)
• Duolingo English Test 110 (see note b)
• TOEFL (IBT) Overall: 80, Writing: 20, Reading: 20, Listening: 18, Speaking:18 (see note a)
• CAEL Overall 60, Essay: 60 (see note a) 
   

notes:

1. Assessment test scores are valid for two years from the date they were taken.
2. Duolingo test scores must be sent directly to Langara College (view submission instructions).

Study Permit

International students who want to study at Langara are required to have a study permit according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Visit the Langara Global website for information pertaining to international students.

For further information about eligibility and application process, visit the IRCC website or call the IRCC Call Centre at 1.888.242.2100.

How to Apply

Submit a Continuing Studies Online Application:

Pay your application fee by Visa or MasterCard during the online application process  
Upload all relevant supporting documents with the online application. Supporting documents can also be submitted to csbookkeeping@langara.ca 

Required documents:

• Educational documents:
  • Official high school, college or university transcript
  • Copy of high school, college or university credential (eg. Bachelor's degree)
  • Copy of Canadian work permit or study permit (if applicable)
     

Please refer to International Student Requirements above for more information.

All scanned documents must be PDF format, in colour, show the entire page, and include both sides (front and back, even if blank) of all pages. Original documents may be requested at any time. Students who fail to provide official documents as requested may have their application canceled, and/or be blocked from further registration.  

When your application has been approved, you will receive an email from Langara College to confirm your acceptance, with information on how to register for courses and pay tuition fees.

Application Fee

There is a $155 non-refundable application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard.

Commitment Fee/Deposit

Students who require a study permit in order to study at Langara will need to pay $1500 non-refundable commitment fee in order to receive a Letter of Acceptance. You will need this Letter of Acceptance to apply for a study permit. Once you have a valid study permit, the $1500 deposit can be used towards your course fees.

Students whose study permit application is denied by Immigration Canada can receive a refund on the $1500 commitment fee once they submit their current refusal letter from Immigration Canada.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are currently the same for domestic and international students (subject to change). Refer to course listings for individual course pricing.

Registration

Once student is accepted into the program, student may then follow instructions to see how to register for courses.

How can I apply to the Professional Bookkeeper program?
No application is required, domestic students may start the program by directly registering for courses. The program is self-paced and students may take any number of courses each semester. The minimum program requirements must be completed within four years for the short-certificate credential.

For international students, see Admission requirements and application steps. Once admitted, student may then self-register for courses.
 

How can I register for courses in the program?
Course registrations are on a first come first serve basis. New and returning domestic students can call Continuing Studies at 604-323-5322 to register for courses. All returning students also have the option to self-register on Student Information System. See Registration page for more details.
 

When is the deadline to register for a course?
Students have up until the first day of class to register, given that space is available and you meet applicable course prerequisites requirements.
 

I work during the day, what time are the classes?
Delivery mode vary from course to course, if a course has scheduled live classes, they are generally in the weekday evenings from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, offering conveneince for those who work during the day. For specific schedule details of each course, please refer to the course schedule.
 

I would like to start the program, what courses should I take?
Students should start with courses that do not have required course prerequisites, such as ADMN 1021 (can be registered concurrently with ADMN 2001), BSAD 1029, and GBSC 1004.
 

Am I required to take a specific number of courses each semester?
Students can take any number of courses in a semester.
 

I work full-time, how many courses should I take?
Students who work full-time generally enroll in 1-2 full-semester course(s) in a term.
 

I have a vacation/personal travel planned, can I reschedule the final exam?
Students should not register for a course if there will be schedule conflicts with prior commitments. Midterm and final examinations must be completed on the scheduled dates. Failure to write on the scheduled dates will warrant a zero on the assessment. Exam deferral requests will be considered for extenuating circumstances with proper documentation and advanced notification to the instructor and program coordinator. Final approval is at the discretion of the program coordinator. There will be no exceptions, other than under exceptional and documented circumstances or for medical-related reasons.
 

Are there any grant or financial assistance for the programs?
This program is eligible for funding up to $3,500 from StrongerBC Future Skills Grant. Please visit our grant page for information about registration and application. Eligible students will have up to one year to complete the program using the grant.
 

An online course does not have date and time on the course schedule page, what does this mean?
We offer two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous. If the online course does not have date or time, then it is an asynchronous course, which means it does not have scheduled class time and course is mostly self-paced with scheduled dates for quizzes, assignments, exams, etc. Click here for more information on asynchronous vs. synchronous courses.
 

I live far from the Lower Mainland, is it possible to complete this program fully online?
It is possible to complete the entire Bookkeeper program online. Although all final exams are held in-person on Langara main campus, those who live outside of the Metro Vancouver region may use exam proctor instead of traveling to Langara. Please see the Proctored Exam page for more details and instructions.
 

I have completed equivalent education elsewhere before, can I transfer credits to the bookkeeping program?
Only the Business Communications (GBSC 1004) and Microsoft Office (BSAD 1029) courses are eligible for course exemption. The equivalent course work must be completed with minimum C+ (65%) within the last five years through a public post-secondary institution in Canada.
 

What is the difference between a Prerequisite Approval and a Course Exemption?
You can request a prerequisite approval if you need an override for the prerequisite requirement to register for a course. For example, ADMN 1021 is a required prerequisite in order to register for ADMN 2001, meaning that students must complete ADMN 1021 or equivalent with minimum C+ (65%) before registering for ADMN 2001. If student have completed a course that’s equivalent to ADMN 1021, then the student can request for prerequisite approval to register for ADMN 2001.

You can request a course exemption if you have completed the equivalent course at another public institution in Canada with minimum C+ (65%) within the last five years. Course exemption allows student to ‘bypass’ a required course toward the program credential. Only GBSC 1004 Business Communications and BSAD 1029 Microsoft Office are eligible for course exemptions in this program.
 

I have registered for a course, what textbook do I need to purchase and how can I find it?
Some courses do not have mandatory textbooks – to check if your course has required textbooks, the costs, and to purchase, please use our online bookstore tool here. Under 'campus term', please select the month term (ie. Sep-Dec 2024). You can also purchase textbooks in-person at our bookstore on campus.
 

I have registered for a course, how can I access the course content?
Most courses will use Brightspace, Langara's online course management system. Access to the registered course on Brightspace will start on the first day of class. Some online courses may also use Zoom, a free video conferencing software, to conduct live virtual class sessions. Students should ensure they have their student account information and access to Brightspace prior to the beginning of the course.
 

When does my course access start and end on Brightspace?
Your course access on Brightspace begins on the first day of class and ends one week following the last day of class/final exam. Please ensure you download all necessary course files by the access end date as access cannot be reactivated.
 

How can I see my course schedule?
You can view your course schedule by logging in to Student Information System, then:

• Click ‘Students’ at the top menu.
• Click ‘Continuing Studies’ in the middle of the page
• Click ‘Semester Schedule by Day/Time/Room’
   

How do I know where my class room is located?
You can view your course's classroom in your course schedule on Student Information System by following the instructions above. Please also see Campus Map. If your course happens today, you may also refer to the Daily Classroom Schedule.
 

My course has just ended, when can I see my final grade?
It may take up to a few weeks following the last class/final exam for final grades to be posted on the Student Information System.
 

I finished the program, how can I receive my certificate?
Students who have completed the program requirements and are eligible to graduate will need to apply for graduation. Please visit graduation page here for instructions.
 

Does the bookkeeping program include internship opportunities/workplace practicum?
This program does not include internship opportunities/workplace practicum.
 

Please also see Additional Resources page for more important information for students.