Course Title: Financial and Business Technology (CP)
Course Number: 88151500
Credit: 1.00
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
This beginning course in the Academy of Finance Program provides the student with a basic knowledge of business and finance software applications. Hands-on micro-computer applications with commercially prepared software in the areas of word-processing, spreadsheets, data-base management, business records, bookkeeping, and web-page design. Learning activities, in and out of the classroom, are an integral part of this program. DECA and Financiers activities provide leadership training experiences and reinforce specific technical skills. DECA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization which provides leadership training experiences and reinforces specific technical skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program.
PREREQUISITE: NONE
SPECIAL NOTE: This course, and minimum scores on specified college entrance exams, may be considered in determining a students' eligibility for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. In addition, two more courses within the same Career and Technical Education job preparatory program must be successfully completed. (CP) indicates a course leading to completion of a career pathway and articulation at the post secondary level.

Course Title: Accounting Applications I (CP)
Course Number: 8203310
Credit: 1.00
Grade Level: 9-12
Major Concepts/Content
This is the accounting course in the Academy of Finance Program. There is focus on the accounting cycle for both business and manufacturing industries through the trial balance and adjusting entries. Students learn how to use special journals, ledgers, and controlling accounts. In addition, they prepare financial statements for single proprietors, partnerships, and corporations. An emphasis is placed on the analysis and interpretation of financial reports. Learning activities, in and out of the classroom, are an integral part of this program. DECA and Financiers activities provide leadership training experiences and reinforce specific technical skills. DECA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization which provides leadership training experiences and reinforces specific technical skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program.
PREREQUISITE: NONE
SPECIAL NOTE: This course, and minimum scores on specified college entrance exams, may be considered in determining a students' eligibility for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. In addition, two more courses within the same Career and Technical Education job preparatory program must be successfully completed. (CP) indicates a course leading to completion of a career pathway and articulation at the post secondary level.

Course Title: Financial Operations - Local and State Honors (CP)
Course Number: 88151100
Credit: 1.00
Grade Level: 10-12
Major Concepts/Content
The financial aspect of this honors course in the Academy of Finance Program presents basic topics in Macro and Micro economics, and the principles and practices of banking, credit and consumer lending in the United States. Additional emphasis is placed on money, credit and banking, economic growth and stability, taxation and budgeting, and labor management relations. The students become familiar with the major functions of banks and other financial intermediaries, central banking by the Federal Reserve System and modern trends in the banking industry. The students are introduced to credit functions, principles of credit risk evaluation, loan creation, debt collection, and stocks and bonds. Learning activities, in and out of the classroom, are an integral part of this program. DECA and Financiers are the co-curricular student organizations which provide leadership training experiences and reinforce specific technical skills. DECA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization which provides leadership training experiences and reinforces specific technical skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program.
PREREQUISITE: Finance and Business Technology or Accounting Applications 1
SPECIAL NOTE: This course, and minimum scores on specified college entrance exams, may be considered in determining a students' eligibility for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. In addition, two more courses within the same Career and Technical Education job preparatory program must be successfully completed.
(CP) indicates a course leading to completion of a career pathway and articulation at the post secondary level.

Course Title: *SUMMER FINANCIAL INTERNSHIP HONORS*
Course Number: 88153001

Course Title: Financial Planning – Local and State Honors (CP)
Course Number: 88151200
Credit: 1.00
Grade Level: 11-12
Major Concepts/Content
This honors course in the Academy of Finance Program develops an awareness of the need for care and organization in planning for the wise use of economic resources and financial products available through a study of savings, credit, insurance, banking and financial goals. The students are provided with the concepts needed to understand international trade. The students are made aware of the career opportunities offered by lending institutions. Learning activities, in and out of the classroom, are an integral part of this program. DECA and Financiers provide leadership training experiences and reinforce specific technical skills. DECA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization which provides leadership training experiences and reinforces specific technical skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program.
PREREQUISITE: Financial Operations
SPECIAL NOTE: This course, and minimum scores on specified college entrance exams, may be considered in determining a students' eligibility for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. In addition, two more courses within the same Career and Technical Education job preparatory program must be successfully completed. (CP) indicates a course leading to completion of a career pathway and articulation at the post secondary level.