Business Education

Accounting 10

 

Students learn the basic financial statements and the simplified accounting cycle for a small service business in detail. They will examine the concepts of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) and apply these concepts within the accounting activities. Upon completion of this course, students will have obtained the bookkeeping skills required in the operation of a small service company. A brief study of careers in accounting and the professional bodies of CA’s, CMA’s and CGA’s are included.  Students will also do personal finance activities such as creating a personal budget.

 

Accounting 20

Prerequisite: Accounting 10

 

Students will examine the accounting cycle for a medium sized merchandising business, organized as a partnership.  They are introduced to the Simply Accounting software package and the bookkeeping applications are all computer based. Students will study adjustments and use special journals in the accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and banking applications. The recording of taxes (provincial sales and GST) are introduced and the concepts of the GAAPs continue to be applied. A short unit on taxes and filing tax returns is also covered.

 

Accounting 30

Prerequisite: Accounting 20

 

Students in Accounting 30 will examine the new accounts and procedures associated with corporate accounting for a merchandising firm.  The use of Simply Accounting is continued as all application problems are computer based.  They will study the cost of goods sold, depreciation, accruals and payroll. Content covered will provide students with the opportunity to think about how managers make decisions and will give students opportunities to look at the relationships between costs and business activity.  Taxes will be reviewed and auditing will be covered. 

 

 

Entrepreneurship 30

 

The goal of Entrepreneurship Education is to learn skills and information needed to establish and run a small business. This course will help students learn problem solving, communication and analytical skills while determining potential opportunities. Students will look at societal problems and/or needs with an eye for creating change in order to seek and explore, and take advantage of opportunities that exist everywhere! Units covered include Characteristics and Attitudes of an Entrepreneur, Opportunity Assessment, The Business Plan, Marketing, Operation and Financial Planning. Students will participate in the Junior Achievement Company Program where they will plan, finance, create and run their own class company. 

 

Personal Finance 30L

 

With credit card debt, household debt, and national debt becoming alarming issues both in Canada and around the world, many people ask where personal finance is being taught. Until now, it has not been taught and many youth and adults with poor financial literacy have been making crucial mistakes with their finances. Personal Finance 30L is the most important class that you can take during your high school career as no matter what your future holds, you will need to be financially literate. Topics covered in this course include: Economics, Decision Making and Money Basics, Banking Services, Income and Taxation, Budgeting, Savings and Investing, Credit and Credit Cards, Consumer Protection, and Renting, Leasing, and Buying.  Take Personal Finance 30L and work towards becoming an informed, financially literate member of society through a practical, hands-on learning experience.

 

Communication Media 10

 

Communication Media 10 introduces students to basic knowledge skills and abilities in audio, video and interactive media. Students are introduced to aspects of video production including production stages, lighting, use and care of audio/video equipment and planning of projects. The importance of audio in isolation is introduced, as well as audio editing software. Creation of interactive media, such as web pages, to communicate effectively, is introduced.