Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Business and Technology Department
Course Name:
Course Code:
Level:
Teacher:
Accounting Essentials
BAI 3E1
Ministry Guidelines: Business Studies, 2006
Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
Room:
Course Overview:
This course introduces students to the accounting cycle of a service business. Students will use
computer applications to record business transactions and to prepare financial statements. Students
will also investigate banking and cash management, decision making, ethical behavior, and career
opportunities in the field of accounting.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Fundamentals of Accounting for Business
Describe the nature of accounting and explain its importance in managing a business
Analyse the different types of business ownership;
Describe the differences among various sources of financing available to businesses.;
.
Internal Control, Banking, and Computerized Accounting
Demonstrate an understanding of proper internal control;
Apply the recording and reporting procedures for banking and cash management;
Use accounting or application software to complete the accounting cycle for a business.
Decision Making, Ethics, and Careers
Describe how accounting information is used to help in decision making;
Explain the importance of ethics in accounting and in business in general;
Demonstrate an understanding of career opportunities in accounting.
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Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Business and Technology Department
Evaluation:
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed. Methods of
providing feedback may include assessing work in process & evaluating completed assignments, quizzes,
tests, co-operative learning activities, investigations, and presentations.
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
20%
Thinking
25%
Communication
20%
Application
35%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
20%
Culminating Task
10%
Course Total
100%
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to
complete tasks and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are expected to
complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
Closure Date
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Once the closure date has passed,
work is considered incomplete and a
mark of zero applies.
Parent Signature: _______________________ Student Signature: ______________________
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