Graduate Outcomes

What Grads Achieve

  • 80%
    Employment Rate/hr*
  • $30
    Average wage/hr*
  • $43
    High wage/hr*
*Source: workingincanada.gc.ca. NOC Code: 14200, 13102 — wage data based on NOC Code 13102. Average wage doesn’t reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest and highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated: December 2024.
More Than a Diploma

You’ll Graduate With

  • Pathway to the Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation
    two-year work experience requirement waived for grads
  • CPB Canada Student Affiliate membership
    (preferred $50/year student rate)
  • Eligible to pursue the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation
    through the National Payroll Institute (NPI)
  • Hands-on training on Sage 50, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office
Program Overview

What You'll Study

Build financial accounting, payroll compliance, and business-software skills for corporate, government, or non-profit roles.

  • Payroll systems, legislation, and accurate employee pay calculation
  • Accounting fundamentals: assets, liabilities, cash flow, transactions, and financial records
  • Industry-standard tools including Sage 50 and Microsoft Office
Career Paths

Jobs You Can Pursue

  • Payroll Specialist
  • Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Accounting Assistant
Employers who have hired triOS grads
  • BKC Accounting & Tax Preparation
  • First Ontario Credit Union
  • CIBC
  • Trillium Bookkeeping Services
  • Royal Bank of Canada
  • ACI Tax Services
  • London Tax & Accounting
The triOS Advantage

Why Students Choose triOS

  • Personalized Training
    Small class sizes and dedicated instructors who know you by name.
  • Career Preparation
    Resume writing, mock interviews, and one-on-one job placement support.
  • Accelerated Learning
    Job-focused skills. Graduate in months, not years.
Common Questions

Before You Apply

How long is the program?
49 weeks, including an 8-week internship.
How is the program delivered?
Online, with campus support available at Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Kitchener, Ottawa, and Windsor.
What credential do I earn?
A Diploma in Accounting and Payroll Specialist.
Does this program lead to a professional designation?
Yes — graduates are fast-tracked on the CPB Certification Pathway and are eligible to pursue the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation through the National Payroll Institute.