FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS
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 demonstrate an understanding
of mathematical functions in business applications.
Eligibility
Each state may enter three (3) participants
who are members from active local chapters,
on record in the national center as having paid
dues by March 1 of the current school year.
Overview
A one (1) hour objective test will be
administered based on the competencies
listed. Nongraphing calculators will be
provided.
Objective Test Competencies
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
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
•
•
Accounting: special applications
Computation: mathematical foundations, number relationships
and operations, problem-solving applications, statistics and
probability
Career Cluster: Finance
Business Communication
Learning to communicate in a manner that is
clearly understood by the receiver of the message is a
major task of all businesspeople. This event provides
recognition for FBLA members who work toward
improving their business communication skills of
writing, speaking, and listening.
Eligibility
Each state may enter three (3) participants
who are members from active local chapters,
on record in the national center as having paid
dues by March 1 of the current school year.
Overview
A one (1) hour objective test will be
administered based on the competencies
listed. Nongraphing calculators will be
provided.
COMPETITIVE-18
Objective Test Competencies
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
qq
nonverbal and oral communication
communication concepts
written and report application
grammar
reading comprehension
editing and proofreading
word definition and usage
capitalization and punctuation
spelling
digital communication [e-mail, messaging, Netiquette]
NBEA Standards Reinforced by Event
•
Communication: foundations, employment, organizational
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Marketing
CHAPTER MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK ©2012