Supporting performance objectives 42 and 53 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Secretarial Catalog, both a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on depositing checks, currency, and coins are included in this packet. (The packet is the eighth in a set of nine on performing computational clerical…

Supporting performance objective 39 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Secretarial Catalog, both a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on reconciling bank statements are included in this packet. (The packet is the ninth in a set of nine on performing computational clerical activities--CE 016…

Supporting performance objective of the 16 V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Bookkeeper Catalog, this instructor's manual contains copies of accounting forms which can be used to make spirit masters or transparencies. (This module is the first in a set of ten on bookkeeping [CE 019 480-489].) Twenty forms grouped under…

Postings, accounts receivable and payable, and payroll entries made while using a bookkeeping machine make up the course content described in this pamphlet. The course seeks to prepare students to operate accounting machines as a prerequisite to the operation of more complex machines and adult, on-the-job training. Course guidelines, objectives,…

Cost accounting principles and procedures provide students with sufficient background to apply cost accounting factors to service and manufacturing businesses. Overhead, materials, goods in process, and finished goods are emphasized. Students complete a practice set in the course, which has guidelines, performance objectives, learning activities…

Assesses the need for good writing skills in large accounting firms that operate in an increasingly competitive environment with new imperatives of client service and business development. Analyzes specific kinds of writing by professional accountants, and examines how firms encourage good writing through training, hiring, and evaluation…

A supplement to a previous volume (CE 009 649), this document contains handouts, case problems, schedules, and seminar information keyed to specific units of instruction. The contents by year and unit areas are as follow: year I, unit 1--time management (two-page handout concerning four problems to avoid; year I, unit 2--warranty register (a…

Contends that business education, including keyboarding, accounting, word processing, and business fundamentals, will have a crucial role in preparing productive citizens in the emerging service-related economy. (TE)

Reports that the introductory level Principles of Accounting classes at Southwest Virginia Community College (SVCC) had high unsuccessful grade rates between 1989 and 1999. Describes a study conducted to determine whether there was a statistical difference in the test scores and GPA of successful versus unsuccessful accounting students. Finds that…

The course aims to help students develop an understanding of the organization of corporations, corporate stock and bond transactions, fiscal reports, income tax returns, and dividends. Students also analyze financial statements and complete a corporation practice set. An outline of course content includes: (1) equipment and supplies, (2)…

The congruency between Alberta senior high school recordkeeping, bookkeeping, and accounting curricula and the entry-level skills of employees of business was examined. The investigation was a replication of one conducted by West (1973) in New York City and had very similar findings. Questionnaires that were developed from the job activities list…

Aims and objectives of business and office education are discussed in preface to six guides intended to assist business teachers in planning learning activities and developing strategies to prepare students for entry level positions. These guides are presented for the following areas: (1) Accounting and computing, (2) filing, office machines, and…

This document is a guide to aid teachers in incorporating the use of calculators in the high school Accounting Curriculum. The guide contains four learning modules. Each module consists of an introductory explanation, student performance objectives, content of the module, and teaching suggestions for using calculators in each application of course…

This document is a guide to aid teachers in incorporating the use of calculators in the high school Accounting II curriculum. The guide contains 16 learning modules. Each module consists of an introductory explanation, student performance objectives, content of the module, and teaching suggestions for using calculators in each application of…

This document presents summaries of instructional strategies which are uniquely suited to develop student competencies through utilization of the business community. The instructional strategies are divided into ten areas: (1) all business education areas, (2) bookkeeping/accounting, (3) shorthand, (4) typewriting, (5) secretarial practice/office…