Accounting I

Duration

10 Months

Prerequisites

None

Requirements

None

Course Summary

Accounting I is a year-long course that teaches double-entry accounting, financial statement preparation, and transaction recording. Students engage in project-based activities like managing accounts, payroll, and taxes while exploring accounting careers. The course prepares students for certifications and aligns with CTE standards in finance and business management.

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS

Course Goals

  • Identify the expectations placed on those who choose accounting as a career as well as the opportunities available.
  • Analyze the role of accounting departments in organizations of different sizes and with different purposes.
  • Apply the basic skills of an accountant to a variety of tasks, from creating balance sheets to ensuring that an organization’s financial reporting meets regulations.
  • Distinguish among the various reports and statements an accountant must produce and the scenarios that call for each.
  • Apply accounting skills to a range of routine tasks, from calculating payroll to preparing balance sheets.
  • Analyze problems that are common to all organizations as well as problems that are context-specific, such as corporate accounting.

How Accounting I supports student success

In Accounting I, students build subject knowledge through structured online lessons, guided practice, and regular feedback from qualified teachers. The course supports flexible study while maintaining clear academic expectations and steady progress.

Students can revisit learning materials, complete assignments at a manageable pace, and use teacher guidance to strengthen understanding. Families can follow progress while learners develop organization, independent study habits, and confidence.

  • Clear learning goals connect each lesson to the wider course.
  • Activities and assignments help students apply important concepts.
  • Assessments and teacher feedback identify strengths and next steps.
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