• Advanced Accounting
• Economics and Personal Finance (a general education elective)

Advanced Accounting

Title: Advanced Accounting

Course Code: 632199

Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: Accounting (632000)

Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.

Required Course Material: Students enrolled in this class will need access to Microsoft Office software.

Class Begins: September 2012

Class Orientation Session: September 2012

Class Ends: June 3, 2013

Registration Begins: May 2012

Registration Ends: September 21, 2012 or per space available

Description:

Students continue to master accounting principles and procedures, adding new topics about managerial accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, and business ethics. Content areas include property, plant and equipment, corporate investments, bonds, notes payable and receivables, amortizations, cash flow statements and ratio analysis for the corporate structure. Spreadsheet analysis and accounting software applications provide the opportunity for higher-level thinking skill activities and authentic simulations enhance teamwork, decision-making, and communication skills. Students also develop an understanding of career opportunities as they complete career exploration activities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking, and apply them to both business and personal financial situations.

Industry Certification:  Industry certification may be available as part of this course.

Diploma Seal:  Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal.

Sequential Elective:  Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the standard or modified standard diploma.

Verified Credit:  Successful completion of this course in conjunction with a corresponding industry certification may qualify for a student selected verified credit.

Articulation Agreement:  Students successfully completing this course may be eligible for articulated credit with approved colleges or universities. 

 

Economics and Personal Finance

Title: Economics and Personal Finance

Course Code: 612099

Credit: 1.0

Tuition: Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.

Required Course Material: The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.

Class Begins: September 2012

Class Orientation Session: September 2012

Class Ends: June 3, 2013

Registration Begins: May 2012

Registration Ends: February 1, 2013 or per space available

Description:

Students learn how to navigate the financial decisions they must face and to make informed decisions related to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, taxes, saving, investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, living independently, and inheritance.  Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles will provide the basis for responsible citizenship and career success.  In addition to developing personal finance skills, students in the 36-week course will also study basic occupational skills and concepts in preparation for entry-level employment in the field of finance. 

Industry Certification:  Industry certification may be available as part of this course.

Diploma Seal:  Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal.

Sequential Elective:  Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the standard or modified standard diploma.

Verified Credit:  Successful completion of this course in conjunction with a corresponding industry certification may qualify for a student selected verified credit