Bookkeeping Essentials for the Digital Workplace

 

ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½Continuing Education, in partnership with NexGen Accounting, presents Bookkeeping Essentials for the Digital Workplace—a one-day, hands-on workshop that introduces learners to digital bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Ideal for career switchers, small business owners, adult learners, and accounting professionals looking to modernize their skills, this program blends financial literacy, digital recordkeeping, and real-world application in a supportive and interactive environment.

Course highlights
  • Hands-on instruction with QuickBooks Online (QBO)
  • Real-world exercises and scenario-based demonstrations
  • Structured networking with industry professionals
  • 30-day follow-up email series with extended learning resources
  • Optional 1-on-1 coaching session (30 minutes, virtual)
  • ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½Statement of Successful Completion
  • Exclusive program discounts toward future courses

 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Confidently navigate QBO for small business financial management
  • Apply digital bookkeeping methods to real-world tasks
  • Build foundational financial literacy
  • Position their skills for client-facing or internal finance roles

 

Who is this course for?
  • Career changers exploring the finance or accounting field
  • Small business owners managing their own books
  • Admin professionals expanding into bookkeeping support roles
  • Internationally trained professionals seeking Canadian context
  • Accounting students or grads looking for applied cloud experience
Included resources
  • Digital workbook
  • QBO sandbox access (practice environment)
  • NexGen templates and best-practice checklists
  • Certificate of completion
  • Access to a private online community forum
Format and delivery

Delivery mode: In-person workshop at Douglas College
Duration: One full-day session (includes working lunch and networking)
Schedule: Upcoming intake – August 2025
Tuition: $500 CAD
Capacity: 25 participants (maximized for engagement and support)

Fall 2025 offering (click to open)

Instructor:Winnie Hsu and Queenki Gao
CRN: 
Dates:TBD
Times:9 AM to 4 PM
Fee:$500.00
Register:Email cebusiness@douglascollege.ca 

About our industry partner: NexGen Accounting

NexGen Accounting is a Vancouver-based firm redefining the bookkeeping profession through cloud technology, proactive advisory, and education. Founded by CPAs and entrepreneurs, NexGen supports freelancers, startups, and growth-stage businesses across Canada.

Their mission: to build a modern bookkeeping workforce equipped for real-time, cloud-based financial decision-making. The content and delivery of this program are grounded in NexGen’s proven practices and industry expectations—ensuring immediate relevancy and long-term impact.