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Course · AL
Business Finance
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Business Finance is designed to provide students with an overview of business financial matters. The content focuses on the business environment, economics, accounting procedures, and developing a business plan. Students will gain knowledge of business management, accounting, and investment.
Determine needed resources and avenues for funding new business ventures or expansionsInterpret inventory records to account for quantities, location, and cost of inventory for a given businessPerform manual and electronic financial functions for financial institutions and consumersAssess revenue and expenses to determine net income and net lossEvaluate accounting records to determine the financial status of a businessComplete balance sheets and income statements using accounting proceduresExplain how a business's operating expenses affect its profitCompare and contrast various methods of making and receiving payments and the impact of each on a business’s profitConduct research to gather statistical data from peers within the school environment on a topic of concern and display rDescribe factors that affect the business environmentObtain, evaluate, and share information about the global business environmentAnalyze financial markets and explain their importance in businessCompare technologies used to perform job functions in the financial industryResearch, evaluate, and communicate methods of managing staff growth and development to increase productivityDevelop and present a comprehensive business plan that could be presented to stakeholdersIdentify types of operating costsDistinguish between fixed and variable costs of operating a businessResearch and share information on the cost of starting a home-based manufacturing business, including raw materialsCalculate personnel costs of doing businessCalculate costs of various shipping methods for receiving inventory and delivering goods to customersAnalyze marketing strategies utilized by financial institutions to determine their impact on currentIdentify industry-recognized credentials that may be earned in the finance industry for career opportunityIdentify methods used by companies to screen prospective employees for job consideration in finance