• Accounting and Financial Services

    The Accounting and Financial Services program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with examining, analyzing, and interpreting financial records. It includes exploration of financial services, preparing financial statements,auditing financial statements prepared by others, and interpreting accounting records. This program of study also introduces students to mathematical modeling tools.

  • Successful completion of the program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry endorsement. Business Industries  

  • Course Information

    Courses below are not tied to grade levels.  Not all courses have a required prerequisite. 

    For more course information, click on the name of course.

    Level 1

    Course: 35100Q SEMESTER
    Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 7 - 10
    Course Key:  35100Q
    SEMESTER
    Course Name:  Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 7 - 10

    Required Prerequisite(s): None

    Certification(s): N/A

    Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance will provide the opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills in economics and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students will analyze the sales process and financial management principles.

    Business Professionals of America Distributive Education Clubs of America

    Course: 352001 FULL YEAR
    Business Information Management I
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 9 - 10
    Course Key:  352001
    FULL YEAR
    Course Name:  Business Information Management I
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 9 - 10

    Required Prerequisite(s): None

    Certification(s): N/A

    Business Information Management (BIM) gives students a working knowledge of technology and prepares them to be proficient in business applications using Microsoft Office. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database skills. BIM provides students the skills to master the world's most powerful business software.

    Business Professionals of America

    Level 2

    Course: 355001 FULL YEAR
    Accounting I
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 11 - 12
    Course Key:  355001
    FULL YEAR
    Course Name:  Accounting I
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 11 - 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): None

    Certification(s): NOCTI Accounting Foundations

    Accounting I is highly recommended for all students planning to major in Business in college. Students will learn the general journal approach to accounting for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Students will apply basic accounting principles to real world situations through the use of computers and business simulations. Students will investigate the field of accounting, including economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors.

    Business Professionals of America Distributive Education Clubs of America

    Course: 55500Q SEMESTER
    Entrepreneurship
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 11 - 12
    Course Key:  55500Q
    SEMESTER
    Course Name:  Entrepreneurship
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 11 - 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): None

    Certification(s): N/A

    This course provides an overview of the process involved in starting a business and explores the resources available to help business owners in their venture. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, understanding financial reports, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business along with its products and services.

    Business Professionals of America Distributive Education Clubs of America

    Level 3

    Course: 355101 FULL YEAR
    Accounting II Honors
    Credit: 1
    Grade: - 12
    Course Key:  355101
    FULL YEAR
    Course Name:  Accounting II Honors
    Credit: 1 math credit
    Grade:  - 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): Accounting I

    Certification(s): Intuit Quickbooks Certified User

    This course will provide in-depth application of the basic accounting principles as the students engage in various managerial and cost accounting activities. Students will formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. The use of simulations, accounting software, and spreadsheets provide students with experience using real world situations. This is an Honors Level course.

    Business Professionals of America Distributive Education Clubs of America

    Level 4

    Course: 553801 FULL YEAR
    Career Preparation for Programs of Study
    Credit: 3
    Grade: 11 - 12
    Course Key:  553801
    FULL YEAR
    Course Name:  Career Preparation for Programs of Study
    Credit: 3
    Grade: 11 - 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): 16 years of age

    Certification(s): N/A

    This course provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences. Classroom experiences include: job acquisition, career progression, financial success, business/entrepreneurial applications, occupational safety and health, and relevant news topics. Professional portfolios will be created with material supporting an educational/career plan for the future.Students will earn 3.0 credits for successful completion of this course which includes one class period per school day on campus and two class periods per school day allocated for early release for off campus work experience.

    Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Distributive Education Clubs of America Business Professionals of America Transportation will be needed.