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School Year 2019-20
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Prof. Fee: $0
Homework: yes
Hours/Week: 2
Max/Min Students: 12/4
Grade Range: 9-12FY ** This is a full-year course, with the expectation that students will continue for the entire year. **
Financial Accounting by Michael P. Licata, Ph.D. is a first accounting course for homeschool high school students. Many high schools offer an accounting course as an elective for students interested in pursuing a career in business. Financial Accounting by Michael P. Licata, Ph.D. is a challenging college level course similar in content to the first accounting course taken by all students in university and college schools of business across the country. This course features content coverage for the new CLEP Financial Accounting Exam. Any high school level student with basic math skills can handle this course. Any homeschool high school student interested in a career in business or in someday owning their own business will benefit from this course. This course may be best suited for Auditory type learners.
Course Expectations:
The course is comprised 12 chapters which are covered in 28 lessons (including exams). Students taking Financial Accounting by Michael P. Licata, Ph.D. will learn to prepare and interpret the four basic financial statements which all publicly traded companies must prepare and make available to the public.
There is no textbook for the class, students need to attend class and take notes in order to learn the material presented through the lecture. If a class is missed the student must make arrangements to view the lesson prior to the next class in order to keep up with the pace and work of the course.
*Additional fee to cover increase in copies**
Prerequisites:
Algebra 1 or VERY strong basic math skills
Teacher Provides: _DVD Lecture, Handouts and Exams
Student Provides: _Binder, notebook, pencil, calculator
Workload: Moderate, including in class video and 1 – 3 hours homework per week, assignments and exams will be graded.
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Details:Class meets on Monday from 9:00 PM to 9:55 PM