A scanner, digital camera, graphics images and sound clips will be used in this course. It is very useful to the college-bound student for taking lecture notes as well as to the career student who may be interested in developing shorthand skills for vocational use. All of the theory will be presented during semester. An introductory course in organizing and maintaining business records. It covers the complete accounting cycle.
Students learn how to make various entries in journals and ledgers.
An understanding of the operations of accounts along with elementary financial statement preparation is covered. There is an Accounting II business simulation which allows students to reinforce accounting principles by maintaining the complete accounting records of a corporation. This simulation brings together all the elements covered throughout the course. Students will also use computers to enhance their accounting knowledge. 11-12 Businesses require strong skills in accounting and in applying the principles manually and automated.