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Accounting Academy

Do you love numbers? Do you enjoy analyzing facts and figures?

The Accounting Academy is designed for students interested in expanding their understanding and skills related to accounting and financial management. Students will have the opportunity to study and apply fundamental accounting principles in a variety of business settings. In addition, students will work in a lab setting using current accounting software. Students will connect with professionals in the local accounting community and participate in activities created exclusively for academy members.

Location

Your current school
Depending on interest and enrollment, this academy may be offered at your home school. Contact your school's guidance counselor for more information.

Grades

9-12

Related Academies

Electives

  • Principles of Marketing - Honors
  • Advanced Business Management - Honors

Prerequisites

Completion of Algebra I prior to enrollment in academy coursework is highly recommended.

College Credit

Students who successfully complete Principles of Business Management - GT and who opt in to complete it as a dual enrollment course may earn credits at Howard Community College (HCC).

Successful Academy Students:

  • Maintain a C average in all academy coursework.

Academy Sequence

Completion of this academy fulfills the “Program Choice” requirement for graduation.
Academy First Course / Second Course Third Course (Completer)
Accounting Principles of Business Management - G/T CT-415-CC
and
Principles of Accounting and Finance - Honors CT-420-1
(May be taken concurrently) 		Advanced Accounting and Finance - Honors CT-430-1