Activity
McGraw Hill

Glencoe/mc Graw Hill: Uncollectible Accounts Case Study

For Students 9th - 10th
This case study requires analyzing the uncollectible accounts receivable of CFS, Inc., and determining adjusting entries using both direct write-off and allowance methods. Additional Internet research activities are included.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Accountants and Auditors

For Students 9th - 10th
This report gives the "Occupational Outlook Handbook" information for careers in accounting and auditing. The report includes information about required education, skills, and certification. It also suggests the future outlook for this...
Website
University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Centre for Accounting Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the web site of the Centre for Accounting Ethics. The site describes the history and mission of this Canadian organization. In addition it provides a bibliography, realistic cases in ethics (click on "Cases and Copyrights"), and...
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Accountants and Auditors

For Students 9th - 10th
The Occupational Outlook Handout provides accounting information on topics such as: nature of work, significant points, working conditions, employment opportunities, training and qualifications, job outlook and earnings. More links are...
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Other

University of Massachusetts: Accounts Receivable

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents quiz questions and problems, complete with solutions, that illustrate various aspects of accounts receivable. Included are the accounts receivable turnover ratio, uncollectible accounts, and aging accounts receivable.
Website
Other

American Accounting Association: Publications

For Students 9th - 10th
Rutgers provides a site with links to articles relating to accounting. This site has links to Accounting Educational News, AAA Quarterly Journal, Abstracts, Section Journals and newspaper articles.
Website
Other

Association of Government Accountants: Cgfm Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) resources page, a certification program of the Association of Government Accountants.
Website
Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: Accounts Receivable

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article describes recording sales on account in a sales and cash receipts journal and then posting to an accounts receivable ledger. It also describes the relationship between the accounts receivable ledger and the general ledger....
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Ruby Bridges a Firsthand Account

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this lesson, we will read and understand the story "Through My Eyes" by Ruby Bridges. We will then compare and contrast this first-hand account with the secondhand account of "The Story of Ruby Bridges" by Robert Cole. A video...
Handout
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of Treasury: Health Savings Accounts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to information about Health Savings Accounts.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Account of the Declaration: Jefferson's Story

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson's account of events leading up to and the actions of the First Continental Congress, including information about the Committees of Correspondence which communicated through Circular Letters.
Article
Leaf Group

E How: How to Write a Research Paper in Accounting

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
This article by Vaughnlea Leonard focuses on writing a research paper for an accounting class. The main differences from other research papers is choosing an appropriate topic and selecting sources written by accounting experts.
Interactive
Other

The Mint: Balance Your Checking Account

For Students 9th - 10th
Get hands-on practice filling out a check register and balancing a checking account. [Requires Flash]
Article
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Opening a Bank Account

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips for keeping your money safe in a bank or credit union. Learn the difference between a checking and savings account and the fees that banks and credit unions can charge.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Using an Excel Checkbook

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will use a spreadsheet to enter checkbook transactions and reconcile.
Handout
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Managing a Checking Account

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial examines how to manage a checking account.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Explore Career Opportunities in Accounting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will work on a team to research a variety of newly related accounting careers, including accounting trends in the global market. Then, they will collaborate as a team to create and perform a PowerPoint presentation on their...
Article
Wolters Kluwer

Biz Filings: Accounting for Bad Debts

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives an overview of accounting for uncollectible accounts and explains procedures for both cash and accrual basis systems.
Handout
Other

Accounting study.com: Liabilities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from accountingSTUDY.com describes accounts for both current and long-term liabilities. There are numerous links to other sites about accounting on this page.
Activity
Other

Cmds/teams2000 Accounts Payable

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a description of the accounts payable module of accounting system software. Whether you are using software or a manual accounting system, the description of features, benefits, and reports well describe the information...
Website
Other

Hde: Accountability Resource Center Hawaii

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Hawaii Department of Education site offers access to all data on its schools. Information is broken into three categories: school accountability, system accountability, and professional accountability.
Website
Other

Financial Accounting Standards Board (Fasb)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). This board issues statements that guide standards in financial accounting. The site includes current issues, publications, and membership information.
Website
Other

Narf: Individual Indian Money (Iim) Accounts: Cobell v. Salazar

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides a fact sheet for Individual Indian Money (IIM) account holders. There are also answers to questions commonly asked by Individual Indian Trust beneficiaries.
Handout
Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Action Reports, First Hand Accounts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains action reports and first-hand accounts of the war in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. A wealth of information here.

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