This curriculum guide describes the accounting curriculum in the following three areas: accounting clerk, bookkeeper, and nondegreed accountant. The competencies and tasks complement the Arizona validated listing in these areas. The guide lists 24 competencies for nondegreed accountants, 10 competencies for accounting clerks, and 11 competencies…

This curriculum guide lists competencies for banking and related financial services occupations, validated by educators and experienced persons in the field in Arizona. The competencies describe the skills required of entry-level workers. The guide is in two parts with one focusing on teller or teller-like positions, and the other focusing on…

These 12 modules of instruction are designed to aid business teachers by providing the common core, minimum skill-level competencies identified as basic to all business careers. Materials are adaptable to individualized, small group, or traditional classroom instruction. The modules are divided into five categories of basic skills: business…

A study examined the types of office activities performed by graduates of the office systems and administration program from the College of Business Administration at Arizona State University during the years from 1970 to 1982. To gather data for the study, researchers sent questionnaires to 216 graduates. Based on data from the 118 questionnaires…

The Continental Project is a school-to-work transition program for students with disabilities. The 6-year old program, which is located at a country club and golf course, serves more than 20 students per year and has successfully transitioned 45 young adults with moderate to severe handicaps into the workforce. The program is a cooperative effort…