Principles of Finance furthers student understanding of two specific business activities—accounting and finance—that were introduced in an earlier High School of Business course, Principles of Business. Through multiple projects, students make connections between accounting, with an emphasis on cash flow, and finance, with an emphasis on decision-making. Students acquire an understanding of financial statements, calculate financial ratios, and make business decisions based on their interpretation of those financial statements and ratios. In addition, students determine business-financing options, as well as develop an appreciation for types of financial service providers and financial markets. Decision matrices are employed to aid in financial planning.
Recommended: 11th or 12th grade
Credit: 5 (one semester)
Prerequisites: Principles of Business and Business Economics
This is the fourth of six High School of Business required classes for students at John F. Kennedy High School. This class is eligible for concurrent enrollment with Arapahoe Community College (ACC).
By completing all six required classes with a C or better, students can earn 3 credit hours in MAR 216 Principles of Marketing and will receive a High School of Business completion certificate.
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