Accounting & Finance

ACCOUNTING

#5061 & #5062

2 SEMESTERS | 1 CREDIT

GRADES 10-12

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that 142,400 new accounting and auditing jobs will open up by 2024 while 42 percent of all businesses anticipate the need for business advice from their accountants. In addition, all business majors are required to take at one or more accounting courses. Studies show that those students who have taken high school accounting are ahead of the game as they pursue business, finance, and accounting degrees.

Every industry needs an Accountant! Thus, you will be able to work in a variety of fascinating fields, from mega corporations that deal with stocks and investments. As an entrepreneur, you will understand the financials and be able to make sound business decisions based on accounting data.

Debits, credits, financial statements, payroll, taxes and more are topics covered throughout the year. Learn the “language of business” as you begin to prepare for college and your future career!

TC College Financial Accounting

#5064 & #5065

2 SEMESTERS | 1 CREDIT

8 COLLEGE CREDITS

GRADES: 10-12

Accounting is recommended, but not required, prior to taking this course.

This course will provide students with the necessary accounting background required for successful completion of an entry-level accounting course at any postsecondary school. Therefore, students will be prepared to continue their study in accounting by taking the next course in sequence in college.

This course begins with an introduction and goes through the entire accounting cycle. Studies continue with inventories, internal cash controls, long-term assets, payroll, partnerships & LLCs, stocks and dividends, investments, statement of cash flows, financial statement analysis and more. High school is a time to explore career options and this is an outstanding way to set yourself up for future success!

CAPP Personal finance

#6743

1 SEMESTER | ½ HS CREDIT

3 COLLEGE CREDITS

GRADE: 10-12

Personal Finance (CAPP 231) is a college level course that provides Junior and Senior students the opportunity to earn college credit through the UW-Oshkosh CAPP program. Explore what it takes to become financially independent and be responsible for your own finances. You’ll learn how to find a job, do your taxes, make your bank work for you, save and invest properly, take out loans, manage your credit, pay for college, and use insurance.

CAPP classes cost $100/credit; $50/credit for any student who qualifies for free and reduced lunch.

Personal Finance

#6740

1 SEMESTER | ½ CREDIT

GRADE: 10-12

Are you ready to live on your own? Explore what it takes to become financially independent and be responsible for your own finances. You’ll learn how to find a job, do your taxes, make your bank work for you, save and invest properly, take out loans, pay for college, and use insurance.