Accounting Fundamentals

Grades: 9 - 12

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Fresh, updated foundational Accounting program created specifically for high school students. Based on the highly regarded Glencoe Accounting series, Accounting Fundamentals takes students on an immersive journey from the basic 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. This program is ideal for any student interested in business - from the budding entrepreneur, future financial analyst, or prospective CPA.

• Features real companies and real-world transactions creating an approachable and relevant student experience
• "Math for Accounting" vignettes in each chapter reinforces relevancy and real-life application of mathematics
• Chapter summary provides useful synopsis of vocabulary and concepts complete with a practice test
• Case studies challenge students to apply key concepts and problem solving skills in an authentic situation
• Print and robust digital experience that can be implemented effectively in both low-tech and high-tech environments
• Integrated QuickBooks® activities
• Authentic, real-life simulations

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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

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