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Accounting Fundamentals

Grades: 9 - 12

Fresh, updated foundational Accounting program created specifically for high school students. Based on the highly regarded Glencoe Accounting series, Accounting Fundamentals is an ideal program for students enrolled in a Business CTE program or anyone interested in understanding the language of business.


Program Details

Accounting practice for real-world confidence

Accounting Fundamentals takes students on an immersive journey from foundational accounting principles to an in-depth review of the accounting cycle for sole proprietorships, merchandising companies, and publicly held corporations. Students will solve real-world business problems and financial transactions and gain critical experience crafting and deciphering key financial documents that shape strategic business decisions.

  • Real-world situations: Examples and problems use actual companies and real-world transactions, creating an approachable and relevant student experience.
  • Mathematics support: “Math for Accounting” vignettes in each chapter reinforce relevancy and real-life application of mathematics.
  • Applied learning: Case studies challenge students to apply key concepts and problem-solving skills in authentic situations.
  • Empowering digital: An adaptive Smartbook, assessments, and simulations power student learning, while bonus resources support career exploration and durable skills. Teacher resources streamline lesson prep and strengthen instruction
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Unit 1: Introduction to Accounting

  • Chapter 1: You and the World of Accounting
  • Chapter 2: The World of Business and Accounting

Unit 2: The Basic Accounting Cycle

  • Chapter 3: Business Transactions and the Accounting Equation
  • Chapter 4: Transactions that Affect Assets, Liabilities, and Owner's Capital
  • Chapter 5: Transactions that Affect Revenue, Expenses, and Withdrawals
  • Chapter 6: Recording Transactions in a General Journal
  • Chapter 7: Posting Journal Entries to General Ledger Accounts
  • Chapter 8: The Six-column Work Sheet
  • Chapter 9: Financial Statements for a Sole Proprietorship
  • Chapter 10: Completing the Accounting Cycle for a Sole Proprietorship
  • Chapter 11: Cash Controls and Banking Activities

Unit 3: Accounting for a Payroll System

  • Chapter 12: Payroll Accounting
  • Chapter 13: Payroll Liabilities and Tax Records

Unit 4: The Accounting Cycle for a Merchandising Corporation

  • Chapter 14: Accounting for Sales and Cash Receipts
  • Chapter 15: Accounting for Purchases and Cash Payments
  • Chapter 16: Special Journals: Sales and Cash Receipts
  • Chapter 17: Special Journals: Purchases and Cash Payments
  • Chapter 18: Adjustments and the Ten-Column Work Sheet
  • Chapter 19: Financial Statements for a Corporation
  • Chapter 20: Completing the Accounting Cycle for a Merchandising Corporation
  • Chapter 21: Accounting for Publicly Held Corporations

Unit 5: Accounting for Special Procedures

  • Chapter 22: Cash Funds
  • Chapter 23: Plant Assets and Depreciation
  • Chapter 24: Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
  • Chapter 25: Inventories
  • Chapter 26: Notes Payable and Receivable

Unit 6: Additional Accounting Topics

  • Chapter 27: Introduction to Partnerships
  • Chapter 28: Financial Statements and Liquidation of a Partnership
  • Chapter 29: Ethics in Accounting