Finance

You would like this class if you are interested in:
  • Being successful in life ***First and Foremost
  • Business in general or owning your own business-this is not just for those who want to be Accountants.  It is for all.
  • Getting a good job in the Finance world
Key things that you will learn in the class:
  • The Accounting Cycle for Sole Proprietors and Partnerships
  • Professional skills to carry you through life
  • Understanding your own personal finances
  • Time management skills
  • Computerized Accounting systems  
What will you leave the class with:
  • You will obtain at least one and possibly two certifications -
    • VITA Tax Volunteer Preparer - Basic and possibly - Advanced
  • A very good base of Accounting knowledge while understanding the flow of money
  • Valuable business skills, soft skills and financial computer skills
  • An understanding of real world finances/business through a hands-on approach
What jobs you could start with after graduation:
  • Accounting is part of all job fields in one way or another
  • Entry level bookkeeping, Credit Analyst
  • Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Accounting Advisory Specialist
  • Entry level Stock/Options Trader

Some classes are eligible for a Math credit. Please talk to your Counselor about these opportunities.

Instructor

Vanessa Hewitt

Come with us to learn Accounting which is known as the language of business. In this course, you will get a firm understanding of the financial world around you. Every day you will encounter something financial that you will need to know to keep yourself out of trouble financially. You will learn how a business runs from A-Z......Payroll, Sales, Financial Statements, Inventory, Organizing a Corporation and how to report on the millions you are making. You will have fun projects where you invest in the stock market and learn about the different funds. Learn information that less than 20% of the adult population knows. Be informed to make good sound financial decisions
for your future. This is a class you don't want to miss and will regret if you do, as most colleges require it.

Finance trading and investments

In order to rise to the top you have to understand financial terms as well as financial statements. This class will teach you basic to in depth financial terms. You will learn how to analyze financial statements so you will understand how you are doing financially and how to make the corrections needed to be wealthy. You will learn about short term and long term investments, time value of money, many of the profit ratios and how to read and understand the numbers on
a financial statement. Very few students have this opportunity in high school so why not set yourself apart and start now learning about the real world.

Learn how to understand the different investments and how to buy and sell them. You will play several competitive challenges against the other classes when you are given $100,000 to play with. You will be in a state of the art classroom with access to real time prices. Come see what it is all about!