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K–12 Standards

Accounting (6320/36 weeks)

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Accounting (6320/36 weeks) ACC

  • A

    Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities ACC.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate creativity and innovation.ACC.1.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.ACC.1.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.ACC.1.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate integrity.ACC.1.4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate work ethic.ACC.1.5

  • B

    Demonstrating Interpersonal SkillsACC.2

    1. 6

      Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.ACC.2.6

    2. 7

      Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.ACC.2.7

    3. 8

      Demonstrate respect for diversity.ACC.2.8

    4. 9

      Demonstrate customer service skills.ACC.2.9

    5. 10

      Collaborate with team members.ACC.2.10

  • C

    Demonstrating Professional CompetenciesACC.3

    1. 11

      Demonstrate big-picture thinking.ACC.3.11

    2. 12

      Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.ACC.3.12

    3. 13

      Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.ACC.3.13

    4. 14

      Manage time and resources.ACC.3.14

    5. 15

      Demonstrate information-literacy skills.ACC.3.15

    6. 16

      Demonstrate an understanding of information security.ACC.3.16

    7. 17

      Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.ACC.3.17

    8. 18

      Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.ACC.3.18

    9. 19

      Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.ACC.3.19

    10. 20

      Demonstrate professionalism.ACC.3.20

    11. 21

      Demonstrate reading and writing skills.ACC.3.21

    12. 22

      Demonstrate workplace safety.ACC.3.22

  • D

    Examining All Aspects of an IndustryACC.4

    1. 23

      Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.ACC.4.23

    2. 24

      Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.ACC.4.24

    3. 25

      Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.ACC.4.25

    4. 26

      Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.ACC.4.26

    5. 27

      Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.ACC.4.27

    6. 28

      Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.ACC.4.28

    7. 29

      Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.ACC.4.29

    8. 30

      Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.ACC.4.30

  • E

    Addressing Elements of Student LifeACC.5

    1. 31

      Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.ACC.5.31

    2. 32

      Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.ACC.5.32

    3. 33

      Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.ACC.5.33

    4. 34

      Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.ACC.5.34

  • F

    Exploring Work-Based LearningACC.6

    1. 35

      Identify the types of work-bABF1ed learning (WBL) opportunities.ACC.6.35

    2. 36

      Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.ACC.6.36

    3. 37

      Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.ACC.6.37

    4. 38

      Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.ACC.6.38

  • G

    Understanding BusinessesACC.7

    1. 39

      Describe accounting, including its purpose and importance.ACC.7.39

    2. 40

      Describe the role accounting plays in the global economy.ACC.7.40

    3. 41

      Identify the forms of business ownership and the ways they affect accounting.ACC.7.41

    4. 42

      Identify the basic financial statements.ACC.7.42

    5. 43

      Explain the scope of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in relation to financial reporting concepts.ACC.7.43

    6. 44

      Analyze transactions through the use of T accounts.ACC.7.44

    7. 45

      Explore career opportunities in accounting.ACC.7.45

    8. 46

      Identify the personal characteristics of a professional accountant.ACC.7.46

  • H

    Understanding the Accounting Cycle for a Service BusinessACC.8

    1. 47

      Demonstrate the effects of transactions on the accounting equation.ACC.8.47

    2. 48

      Evaluate source documents to journalize transactions.ACC.8.48

    3. 49

      Prepare a chart of accounts.ACC.8.49

    4. 50

      Process customer invoices for a service business.ACC.8.50

    5. 51

      Process vendor invoices for a service business.ACC.8.51

    6. 52

      Record transactions in a general journal.ACC.8.52

    7. 53

      Post journal entries to the general ledger.ACC.8.53

    8. 54

      Prepare a trial balance.ACC.8.54

    9. 55

      Prepare a worksheet to plan end-of-period adjustments for a service business.ACC.8.55

    10. 56

      Prepare financial statements for a service business.ACC.8.56

    11. 57

      Examine the differences between net income and net loss.ACC.8.57

    12. 58

      Prepare entries to close temporary accounts for a service business.ACC.8.58

    13. 59

      Record adjusting and closing entries for a service business.ACC.8.59

    14. 60

      Prepare a post-closing trial balance for a service businessACC.8.60

    15. 61

      Explain the steps of the accounting cycle for a service business.ACC.8.61

    16. 62

      Describe record-organization and retention-schedule procedures for a service business.ACC.8.62

    17. 63

      Maintain financial records for a service business, using accounting or spreadsheet software.ACC.8.63

  • I

    Understanding the Accounting Cycle for a Merchandising BusinessACC.9

    1. 64

      Compare accounting procedures for different types of business ownership and business cycles.ACC.9.64

    2. 65

      Differentiate between a service and a merchandising business.ACC.9.65

    3. 66

      Differentiate between periodic and perpetual inventory systems in a merchandising business.ACC.9.66

    4. 67

      Identify journals and their uses.ACC.9.67

    5. 68

      Record sales transactions for a merchandising business.ACC.9.68

    6. 69

      Record cash receipts transactions.ACC.9.69

    7. 70

      Prepare the schedule of accounts receivable.ACC.9.70

    8. 71

      Process customer invoices for a merchandising business.ACC.9.71

    9. 72

      Process vendor invoices for a merchandising business.ACC.9.72

    10. 73

      Record purchase transactions for a merchandising business.ACC.9.73

    11. 74

      Record cash payment transactions.ACC.9.74

    12. 75

      Post from journals to the general ledger and the accounts payable subsidiary ledger.ACC.9.75

    13. 76

      Prepare the schedule of accounts payable.ACC.9.76

    14. 77

      Prepare a worksheet to plan end-of-period adjustments for a merchandising business.ACC.9.77

    15. 78

      Prepare financial statements for a merchandising business.ACC.9.78

    16. 79

      Analyze financial statements for a merchandising business.ACC.9.79

    17. 80

      Prepare entries to close temporary accounts for a merchandising business.ACC.9.80

    18. 81

      Record adjusting and closing entries for a merchandising business.ACC.9.81

    19. 82

      Prepare the post-closing trial balance for a merchandising business.ACC.9.82

    20. 83

      Explain the effect of the use of technology on the steps of the accounting cycle.ACC.9.83

    21. 84

      Explain the steps of the accounting cycle for a merchandising business.ACC.9.84

    22. 85

      Describe record-organization and retention-schedule procedures for a merchandising business.ACC.9.85

    23. 86

      Maintain financial records for a merchandising business, using accounting or spreadsheet software.ACC.9.86

  • J

    Understanding Cash Control SystemsACC.10

    1. 87

      Reconcile a bank statement.ACC.10.87

    2. 88

      Journalize banking transactions.ACC.10.88

    3. 89

      Maintain petty cash records.ACC.10.89

    4. 90

      Maintain a business checking account.ACC.10.90

    5. 91

      Prepare entries involving cash short and over.ACC.10.91

    6. 92

      Identify security considerations related to internal control procedures.ACC.10.92

  • K

    Implementing Payroll and Payroll Tax ProceduresACC.11

    1. 93

      Describe payroll concepts used to determine gross earnings.ACC.11.93

    2. 94

      Explain the purposes of payroll withholdings/deductions.ACC.11.94

    3. 95

      Calculate employee gross earnings, withholdings, and net pay on a payroll register.ACC.11.95

    4. 96

      Explain employer payroll taxes.ACC.11.96

    5. 97

      Calculate employer payroll taxes.ACC.11.97

    6. 98

      Record payroll and payroll tax expense transactions.ACC.11.98

    7. 99

      Maintain employee earnings records.ACC.11.99

    8. 100

      Prepare payroll checks.ACC.11.100

    9. 101

      Identify source documents required for adding and deleting employees from payroll.ACC.11.101

    10. 102

      Describe record-organization and retention-schedule procedures for payroll and payroll taxes.ACC.11.102

    11. 103

      Prepare employer tax returns.ACC.11.103

    12. 104

      Maintain financial records relating to payroll, using accounting and spreadsheet software.ACC.11.104

  • L

    Implementing Accounting for Other Scheduled ProceduresACC.12

    1. 105

      Maintain records for depreciation. ACC.12.105

    2. 106

      Analyze records for accounts receivable write-offs. ACC.12.106

    3. 107

      Record inventories. ACC.12.107

    4. 108

      Maintain records for notes payable and notes receivable.ACC.12.108

    5. 109

      Maintain records for prepaids. ACC.12.109

    6. 110

      Maintain records for accrueds. ACC.12.110

  • M

    Understanding Accounting Business EthicsACC.13

    1. 111

      Describe confidentiality concepts and policies for accounting.ACC.13.111

    2. 112

      Identify essential characteristics of professional conduct for accountants.ACC.13.112

  • N

    Preparing for Industry Certification and/or College Level Examination (CLEP) Testing ACC.14

    1. 113

      Describe the process and requirements for obtaining industry certifications and/or taking CLEP examinations related to the Accounting course.ACC.14.113

    2. 114

      Identify testing skills/strategies for a certification and/or CLEP examination.ACC.14.114

    3. 115

      Demonstrate the ability to complete selected practice examinations (e.g., practice questions similar to those on certification or CLEP exams).ACC.14.115

    4. 116

      Complete an industry certification or CLEP examination representative of the skills learned in this course (e.g., IC3, CLEP).ACC.14.116

  • O

    Developing Employability Skills ACC.15

    1. 117

      Identify the steps to follow in resigning from a position.AACC.15.117

    2. 118

      Create a portfolio containing representative work samples.AACC.15.118

    3. 119

      Identify personal presentation standards expected during interviews.AACC.15.119

    4. 120

      Explain the importance of a professional online presence.AACC.15.120

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and VOCATIONALTRAINING
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