Accounting
This Education for Employment course will enable the student to record and maintain financial data and records for proprietorships and partnerships. The complete accounting cycle will be examined covering analyzing transactions, journalizing, posting, petty cash, financial statements, and adjusting and closing entries (using an online accounting system). Accounting concepts are introduced using a modern business with owners that students can relate to in each cycle.
Students will also participate in group, computer simulation projects that will provide them with an automated accounting experience.
Students will also gain personal finance knowledge. Students will reconcile bank accounts, write checks, study taxation, investment options, credit cards, identity theft, etc. Often guest speakers are invited into the classroom to share information on these topics as well.
Career exploration will take place including learning job search strategies, resume building, interviewing skills, etc. These activities will conclude with the student preparing a required professional portfolio and a job shadow assignment. *On-the job safety training also addressed.
*If the student receives an overall grade of B or higher, he/she will receive free college credit (up to 6 credits) at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, and/or Grand Rapids Community College for the equivalent level one Accounting course.
*This course counts toward the Michigan Merit Curriculum as the fourth-related Math credit during the senior year. It also can earn the student a Visual Performing Arts credit.
Click here to view the complete syllabus and course materials.
"The mint makes it first, it is up to you to make it last."
-Evan Esar
Students will also participate in group, computer simulation projects that will provide them with an automated accounting experience.
Students will also gain personal finance knowledge. Students will reconcile bank accounts, write checks, study taxation, investment options, credit cards, identity theft, etc. Often guest speakers are invited into the classroom to share information on these topics as well.
Career exploration will take place including learning job search strategies, resume building, interviewing skills, etc. These activities will conclude with the student preparing a required professional portfolio and a job shadow assignment. *On-the job safety training also addressed.
*If the student receives an overall grade of B or higher, he/she will receive free college credit (up to 6 credits) at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, and/or Grand Rapids Community College for the equivalent level one Accounting course.
*This course counts toward the Michigan Merit Curriculum as the fourth-related Math credit during the senior year. It also can earn the student a Visual Performing Arts credit.
Click here to view the complete syllabus and course materials.
"The mint makes it first, it is up to you to make it last."
-Evan Esar
