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Accounting I and II

 

 

Grade Level
10-12

 Credits
5 per course

Prerequisites
No prerequisite for Acct. I
Successful completion of Acct. I and recommendation of Acct. I Instructor for Acct. II
Accounting is the language of business.  
I.  Accounting I acquaints students with basic accounting principles.  Upon successful completion, students are able to maintain a set of books and prepare essential financial reports for personal use or for a business organized as a service business for a sole proprietorship.  The learning goals are achieved through the completion of problems, business simulations, and computerized projects.

II.  Accounting II continues the development gained in Accounting I.  Vocabulary and basic accounting principles are enforced using a merchandising business organized as a partnership.  Students will examine and prepare special journals and subsidiary ledgers, payroll records, and essential financial reports.  The learning outcomes are achieved through the completion of problems, business simulations, and computerized projects.
Integrated Resources

Hypertextual Finance Glossary,   Report Gallery of Annual Reports,  Rutgers Accounting Web,   Wachowicz's Web World- Web Sites for Discerning Finance Students
Accounting Principles Securities and Exchange Commission
Associations and Organizations

Institute of Management Accountants
Publications

 Business Week,   Fortune Magazine,      Kiplinger Online
Stock Market

 
WebQuests, Etc.

Buckaroo Investment Club    EBiz for Teens ThinkQuest,     EduStockMarket ThinkQuest,   Guide to E-Commerce ThinkQuest,  Investment Club WebQuest,     Stock Market Game 

 

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