Accounting 11 & 12

Using real-world scenarios and a project-based learning approach, Accounting 11 provides students with foundational knowledge of theoretical accounting concepts necessary for understanding business and the flow of financial information within a business. Through the analysis of financial data, students will be able to make informed decisions about the future operations of a business. Students will gain insight into working through financial problems and ethical decision-making processes as well as identifying solutions which have far reachingbenefits for work in business, operating their own enterprises and their own finances.

This course is designed for students who intend to take further courses in accounting, financial management, business management, or commerce in a college or university. Successful completion of this course will give students a solid grounding in the kinds of analytical, decision-making, and communication skills needed by successful managers in all aspects of business. Students will also learn about a wide variety of career options, not only in accounting, but throughout the business world. This course will enhance skills in the following areas:

• decision making and problem solving in a business setting

• preparing, presenting, and defending financial reports

• evaluating a business through an examination of its financial records, and recognizing the limitations of such evaluations

• using various software to evaluate and help make management decisions

• learning ethical business-decision making process