NEVADA FBLA EVENT HANDBOOK
Business Calculations
Acquiring a high level of mathematics skill to solve business problems is a challenge for all prospective
business employees. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of
mathematical functions in business applications.
Eligibility
Each chapter may enter members who are on record in the FBLA-PBL Online Membership
System as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year. No member may have
competed in this event at a previous National Leadership Conference.
Overview
A one (1) hour online objective test will be administered based on the competencies listed. A
calculator function is included in the online testing software. No additional calculator or other
device may be used during testing.
Objective Test Competencies
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Consumer credit
Mark-ups and discounts
Data analysis and reporting
Payroll
Interest rates
Investments
Taxes
Bank records
Insurance
Ratios and proportions
Depreciation
Inventory
NBEA Standards Reinforced by Event
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Accounting: special applications
Computation: mathematical foundations, number relationships and operations,
problem-solving applications, statistics and probability
Career Cluster: Finance
Nevada FBLA Competitive Event Handbook
2015-16 Version
Page 38