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In this course, emphasis will be placed on applying the techniques of planning and organizing to writing a variety of communications; for example, request letters, order letters, sales letters, memos, and emails. The application of oral communication skills to formal speeches and informal talks will form an important component of this course utilizing online media tools. In addition, job search skills such as designing a resume, writing a letter of application, and participating in effective interviews will be acquired.

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This course is a continuation of Administrative Procedures I, and provides training in a variety of office procedures, including planning meetings and taking minutes, and conference and travel arrangements. Students will learn to manage office assistant responsibilities professionally and exhibit a positive and cooperative attitude. Students will master essential organizational skills and develop efficient office practices in preparation for entry into the contemporary office.

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This work practicum course gives students an opportunity to apply, extend, and integrate academic or technical knowledge through relevant work experience with qualified organizations. The practicum is a three-way partnership between the college, the learner, and a host employer where practical experience is gained in an office environment.

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The last course in the clinical sequence, this clinic allows the student to build on previous experiences and to integrate new skills into clinical and laboratory activities. Clinical activities will include treating scheduled clients for prescribed services and providing dental health education to members of the community. Students participate in weekly guided discussions of their clinical experiences and cases.

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In the Automotive Collision and Refinishing Foundation program, students will learn the skills to perform safety related functions, use tools and equipment, use welding equipment, organize work and use documentation, use communication and mentoring techniques, remove and install vehicle components, prepare surfaces, use repair materials and equipment, apply refinishing materials, remove repair and install metal panels and components, remove repair and install plastic and composite panels and components, and detail exterior.

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Level 2 AutoCollision and Refinishing (Harmonized)

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The first in a series, this clinic provides an opportunity for the student to integrate theory into clinical and laboratory experiences. The focus is on clinical asepsis, basic instrumentation, initial client observation, isolation techniques, and the manipulation of a variety of dental materials.

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The second course in the clinical sequence, the student's clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes build on the foundation from DENT 157 - Dental Assisting Clinic I and expands clinical and laboratory competencies. Students will begin to schedule patients and perform prescribed services. Students also participate in weekly guided group discussions of their clinical experiences and cases.Within this clinical course students will be scheduled to participate in an integrated practicum (approx.16 hours). This practicum experience furthers the opportunity the student has for dental assisting in a dental office. Emphasis on professionalism and communication skills continues. Advanced chair side assisting, direct patient care procedures, and laboratory skills may also be included in the experience. This course will continue to focus on the student's professional conduct, communication skills, clinical support procedures, assisting and practicing in a safe and competent manner according to HPA/ Dentist Act requirements.

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This practicum experience provides the student with the opportunity to assist in a general dentistry office. The focus will be on professional conduct, communication skills, clinical support procedures, assiting and to practice in a safe and competent manner according to HPA/Dentist Act requirements.

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This course is an introduction to Canadian tax systems. Students will be introduced to the Income Tax Act with a focus on the structure of the Act. Course topics include taxable employment; business and property income; eligible deductions; capital cost allowance; capital gains; and taxes payable.

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Students will learn about the audit profession, the audit process, application of the audit process, reporting and other assurance engagements. Major topics will include materiality, risk, internal control, control risk, independence, and ethics in the profession. Students will apply the audit process in doing an audit practice set of a fictional company during their lab time.

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This course is a continuation of ACC 281 focusing on Canadian tax systems. Students will continue to utilize the Income Tax Act with an emphasis on the structure of the Act. Course topics include taxable income and tax payable for corporations, taxation of corporate investment income; rollovers including those in section 85; taxation of sales of an incorporated business; partnerships; and trust and estate planning; international taxes; and other issues in taxation. In addition, students will be introduced to management decisions around corporate taxation.

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In this course, students will build on their learning from ACC 252. Topics that are covered more in depth include the accounting for: business combinations; reporting for both wholly and nonwholly owned subsidiaries; segment reporting; foreign currency transactions; and reporting for non-for-profit entities and government entities.

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Students will continue to learn about management accounting started in ACC 256. Topics will include: the nature of costs; opportunity cost of capital; capital budgeting; organizational architecture; responsibility accounting; budgeting; cost allocation theory and practices; absorption cost accounting, and the criticisms of it; and standard costing and overhead.

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Students will learn about strategic management in business. Topics include corporate analysis, numerous strategies for both domestic and global businesses as well as the importance of corporate structure, architecture, and governance. Other topics will include the importance of corporate social responsibilities in the global environment. Case studies will be used extensively in this course as the prime teaching method, as well students will simulate running a company.

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Students will face ethical dilemmas throughout their career. This course will provide students with a knowledge of ethical theories, and through the use of case studies students will have an opportunity to apply theories and develop a methodology to help decision making in the complex business environment where there are differing needs of various shareholders.