Course Syllabus

Accounting 1 is not an inherently NC Honors course, but rather a local UCPS labeled Honors course. It is designed to introduce the concepts and practices of accounting that may be used in a wide variety of accounting/finance employment opportunities.  This course will introduce students to various employment positions based on accomplishment within the field of accounting, an introductory level of how to use an Excel Spreadsheet for both professional and personal finance, and teach the accounting cycle step by step to its completion.  Students will be challenged to observe, practice, and master each step of the cycle and complete associated secondary documents for a sole proprietorship and a corporate business.

As presented in the course blueprint (essential standards 1.00-6.00), an understanding of accounting concepts is covered including the following topics:

1.00 Understand the purpose and tools of accounting.

2.00 Understand accounting professionalism.

3.00 Understand fundamental accounting concepts.

4.00 Apply accounting procedures for journal entries.

5.00 Apply accounting procedures to perform banking and payroll activities.

6.00 Apply accounting procedures to perform specialized accounting activities.