Fundamentals of Accounting

Each module includes lesson plans, digital links to module vocabulary, digital handouts for group instruction and individual assignments, answer keys for assignments, Kahoot links for reinforcement, and other bonus resources!

Scope and Sequence

Fundamentals-of-Accounting-SS.pdf

Course framework

Principles_of_Accounting__Finance_Framework_Competencies_Outcomes_Standards.pdf

Course Outline

Course Outline Template

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Unit 1: Accounting Equation

Weeks 1 - 3

Please add any additional resources you use in your classroom: Accounting Equation Resources

Unit 1, Module 1: Changes that Effect the Accounting Equation

Unit 1, Module 2: Analyzing Transactions into Debit and Credit Parts

Unit 2: Journaling & Posting

Weeks 4 - 7

Please add any additional resources you use in your classroom: Journaling Resources

Unit 2, Module 1: Journaling Transactions

Unit 2, Module 2: Proving and Ruling the General Ledger

Unit 3, Module 3: Posting to a General Ledger

General Journal Template

General Ledger Template

Unit 3: Completing the Accounting Cycle

Weeks 8 & 9

Unit 3, Module 1: Worksheet for a Service Business

Unit 3, Module 2: Recording, Adjusting, and Closing Entries

Unit 3, Module 3: Preparing a Post-Closing Trial Balance

Worksheet Template

Trial Balance Template

Unit 4: Financial Statements

Weeks 10 - 12

Please add any additional resources you use in your classroom: Financial Statements Resources

Unit 4, Module 1: Preparing an Income Statement

Unit 4, Module 2: Preparing a Balance Sheet

Unit 4, Module 3: Preparing a Post-Closing Trial Balance

Income Statement Template

Balance Sheet Template

Trial Balance Template

Unit 5: Computerized Accounting

Weeks 13 & 14

Please add any additional resources you use in your classroom: Computerized Accounting Resources

Unit 5, Module 1: QuickBooks Basics

Unit 5, Module 2: Invoicing

Unit 5, Module 3: Sales

Unit 5, Module 4: Expenses

Unit 5, Module 5: Taxes

Getting Paid Activity

Stack it Deep and Sell it Cheap Activity

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Intuit QuickBooks Education QuickBooks Video Tutorials