Finance

Finance


Finance focuses on money management, including planning, investing, and spending. Opportunities expand beyond basic business skills into financial literacy, banking, investing, insurance, and risk management.

A chart showing the progression of the finance pathways

Computerized Accounting I


Grades: 9-12A finance student doing work             
Two Semesters: One Credit
Perquisite(s): None
Teacher: Mr. Leigh


Class Description 
In this class, students learn the language of business (accounting) by analyzing and journalizing business transactions, keeping a ledger for a fictional company, and creating/updating financial statements of a sole proprietorship and a partnership. Financial information will be processed both manually and through computerized software (Aplia and Automated Accounting). This class prepares students for a variety of careers in the accounting and finance fields and is strongly recommended for students on the business, management, marketing and technology career pathway. Upon completion of this course, students will possess the skills to meet entry-level classifications in the Accounting Field. Students will have an opportunity to earn a nationally recognized Certificate Accounting through Precision Exams.