Accounting 1 Overview

This course introduces students to accounting for both business and personal use, and serves as a foundation for business ownership opportunities, employment, and post-secondary studies in the areas of business.  

Students are exposed to the accounting cycle, cash control systems, payroll systems, automated accounting software, and careers in accounting.

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I or equivalent with a grade of C or better and/or accounting instructor approval

Industry Credential: Precision Exams by YouScience ~ Accounting I

**Students enrolled in this course are required to join the SJH DECA Chapter as part of the course and will have access to extra resources as well as competitive events associated with the course material (there may be other related expenses for travel to compete in off-campus events).**

Accounting Resources

McGraw-Hill Connect

We will be using the McGraw-Hill Connect website to access the digital textbook and other course assignments.

Notebook Assignments

Accounting Notebook

You are responsible for keeping lesson notes. This will be the only resource available for you to use during quizzes.

Design & Creativity

Please remember when submitting assignments for this course that you are expected to use design and creativity elements discussed throughout the course. These design elements should be relevant to the topic you are presenting or displaying. 

Please note: You will lose points on assignments when no, minimal, or basic program templates are used!

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Welcome Week

First Day of Class!

WW Student Files

Unit 1 Intro to Accounting

Lesson 1 - Exploring the World of Business

Lesson 2 - The Universal Language of Business

U1 Student Files

Unit 2 The Accounting Cycle

Lesson 3 - The Accounting Equation

Lesson 4  - Business Transactions Part A

Lesson 5 - Business Transactions Part B

Lesson 6 - The General Journal

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Lesson 7 - General Ledger Accounts

Lesson 8 - The 6-Column Worksheet

Lesson 9 - Financial Statements

Lesson 10 - Closing the Accounting Cycle

U2 Student Files

Unit 3 Accounting Systems

Lesson 11 - Cash Control Systems

Lesson 12 - Payroll Systems

U3 Student Files

Accounting I Industry Certification

TBD (Spring 2024)

As part of this course, you will have the opportunity to take the Accounting I Certification.

The Accounting I certification helps students develop their skills beginning with an understanding of the basic elements and concepts of double-entry accounting systems related to a service business organized as a sole proprietorship. These skills include understanding the accounting equation, analyzing business transactions, entering transactions in journals, posting to ledgers, compiling end-of-period financial statements, preparing closing entries, and managing and protecting cash.

Accounting I Certification Student Files


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Quizlet Study Guide

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YouScience by Precision Exams 

Unit 4 Careers in Accounting

Lesson 13 - Exploring Careers

U4 Student Files

Accounting Simulation

Spring 2024

Accounting Cycle Simulation -  N/A

Accounting Course Exam - N/A