- Utica Community Schools
- CTE
- Business Finance & Marketing
- Finance - Accounting
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What you will learn:
To succeed in today’s competitive job market, you need to build and demonstrate your technology expertise and skills. The program of study in accounting will introduce students to concepts and skills used in professional accounting environments. Students who complete the accounting class will learn basic and advanced accounting concepts utilizing computer technology and will be able to apply their knowledge to entry-level positions in bookkeeping and/or accounting.
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Academic Credit:
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VPAA - Visual, Performing & Applied Arts Requirement
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OLE - Online Learning Experience Requirement
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SMR - Senior Math Related
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WLII - Meets World Language II Requirement
Ability to earn Industry Credentials based on student performance:
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Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional
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Articulation with Colleges and Universities:
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Michigan Statewide Postsecondary Credit Agreements
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Baker College
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Monroe Community College
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Northern Michigan University
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Washtenaw Community College
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Macomb Community College
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Typical Course Progression:
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Finance
This course is designed to give students the business financial management and investing skills they will need after high school. Students will explore financial career decisions, fundamentals of investing, personal financial protection, and financial management for business. Students will use technology to assist their learning about stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. They will develop an investment portfolio and a financial plan. Students will complete hands-on simulations on financial topics using Microsoft Excel and the Internet.
Academic Credit: VPAA, OLE, and SMR
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CTE Accounting I
Accounting I is a one-year course which covers the accounting cycle beginning with the opening entry in the journal, posting to the ledger, preparing a trial balance, a worksheet, and financial reports or statements of a business. A practical project using actual business forms to reinforce concepts of the accounting cycle and procedures is also used.
Academic Credit: VPAA, OLE, and SMR
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CTE Accounting II
PREREQUISITE: CTE Accounting I
Accounting II is a course designed for students who intend to pursue a career in business. The course begins with a review of the accounting cycle. The remainder of the course teaches advanced accounting techniques and the application of these techniques to management decisions. An introduction to basic computerized accounting procedures is covered. Practical computerized projects, using actual business forms, are used to reinforce concepts of the accounting cycle and procedures.
Academic Credit: VPAA, OLE, SMR and WLII
STW Finance Intern
PREREQUISITE: School to Work Coordinator approval, and completed or co-enrolled in CTE MICROSOFT OFFICE
This course offers students the opportunity to spend a portion of their school day working at a training site in the community. This employment experience is related to the career goals of the student and is supervised by a school-to-work coordinator. The student will develop workplace skills and leadership traits in their chosen area of specialty. Evaluation of job performance and assessment of coursework is the responsibility of the STW Coordinator with input from the training site supervisor. This program adheres to all federal and state labor laws.
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Listed below are potential careers at different experience/educational levels. Students and parents are encouraged to use their Xello account to find out more about careers in this pathway. The career is also linked to O*NET Online, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, employment and training administration.
