Accounting I is an introduction to the concepts of systematic keeping of financial records for a small business such as proprietorship, partnership, and the beginning of a corporation. Computers will be used for automated accounting. Simulations will incorporate actual business papers. This course will prepare learners for careers in accounting, business, or office occupations.

This course is a continuation of Accounting I, providing learners the opportunity to develop a deeper knowledge of accounting procedures. Learners will analyze accounting data for making management decisions and to develop sound reasoning. Departmentalized accounting, cost accounting, managerial accounting, corporate accounting, and other related topics are included along with simulations and computer applications in accounting.

Advanced Keyboarding is for learners who struggle with keyboarding or are not ready to enter a computer applications course. Advanced Keyboarding emphasizes increased keying power. This course includes the formatting of letters, envelopes, tables, reports, term papers, manuscripts, memorandums, and a variety of business forms.

Business finance is the lifeline of an organization. Learn skills and concepts for business and personal use, including banking, budgeting, checking, savings, investing and credit, communication, decision-making, record management, taxes, marketing, consumerism, and computer technology. Gain insight into the business world, careers, and entrepreneurship through projects, simulations, and business speakers. The course is designed to assist all learners in acquiring an understanding of the facets of the American business environment.

Explore criminal law, civil law, personal and tort law, contract law, landlord-tenant laws, insurance laws, and other topics related to the legal system. This class introduces the history of the American legal system and provides an awareness of the law as it relates to the learner’s role as a consumer. Guest speakers and field trips may be included when available.

Microsoft Office Suite is one of the most common software programs in schools and office setting for production of documents, spreadsheets, brochures, presentations, and more. In this course, learners will receive introductory units in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint to apply skills to business and office projects. Time may be spent on improving keyboarding skills, if needed.

Explore the idea of pursuing a career in business. Learn about business professional skills to manage personal resources, evaluate ethics in the workplace, and explore basic entrepreneurship. This course also provides concepts and knowledge to help prepare learners for making valuable decisions in everyday living. Guest speakers from local businesses and organizations will be included as they become available.

Web sites continue to be the foundation for today’s companies and/or entrepreneurs to promote and sell business products. The Web Design course teaches learners to think like a designer and apply web-based technology skills to build a web site. Learners will learn how to use web development software to create a basic site, hypertext markup language (HTML) to manipulate pages, and Photoshop to edit graphics. Learners will be trained how to format and design basic web pages using links, navigation bars, images, image maps, tables, forms, Flash text, AP elements, and templates.