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Accounting Counts

Why Take High School Accounting?

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Why is high school Accounting for everyone?

  • Personal Applications learned in Accounting
    • Budgeting
    • Payroll concepts
    • Investments
    • Taxes
    • Banking

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What will you learn and do in high school Accounting?

  • Understand the language of business
  • Analyze business transactions
  • Prepare and analyze financial documents
  • Research business topics on the Internet
  • Gain proficiency in spreadsheet software
  • Learn how to make ethical decisions

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What if I am not going to major in business?

  • Many colleges and universities require non-business majors to take a course in managerial accounting, such as
    • Interior Design
    • Architecture
    • Engineering
    • Agricultural Business
    • Forestry

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So what does this have to do with taking high school Accounting?

  • Decide if you are interested in business, finance, and accounting before college.

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  • Gain a skill that will benefit your career regardless of your chosen profession.

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Making Sense of “Big Data”

  • Big data includes more than accounting transactions.
    • Social media posts
    • Cell phone records
    • Internet activity
    • Audio and video recordings
  • Analyzing big data enables a business to gain knowledge about its market and customers that can be used to increase sales and income.

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Accountants who possess the computer skills necessary to perform data analytics are in high demand.

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Want to Own Your Own Business?

  • All businesses need to keep accounting records.
  • Entrepreneurs must understand the business/profit motive.
  • Understanding accounting concepts helps entrepreneurs problem solve and make sound business decisions.�

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Register for Accounting!

  • Make your elective choices “count.”

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  • Accounting counts—for everyone!

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