Financial Analysis/Management

Targeted at 12th-grade business management students, Financial Analysis for Managers is an advanced, rigorous one-credit core course introducing students to financial analysis techniques necessary to support economic decision-making in business. Incorporating industry-validated core content applicable to all businesses, the course develops understanding and skills in budgeting, expense control, interpreting financial statements, metrics for measuring organizational success, and more. A variety...

Targeted at 12th-grade finance students, Financial Management is an advanced, rigorous one-credit core course that introduces students to a wide range of managerial- and financial-accounting concepts and skills. It addresses financial concepts and skills identified in the National Standards for Finance at the career-sustaining, specialist, and manager curriculum-planning levels. Please note that this is not a typical high-school accounting course. Rather than focusing on bookkeeping and the...

Targeted at grade 11, Introduction to Finance expands student understanding of finance. Students develop their knowledge and skills in such areas as business law, customer relations, economics, financial analysis, financial-information management, human resources management, operations, professional development, and strategic management. Emphasis is placed on topics including financial markets, services, and regulations, as well as the need for effective safety and security procedures and...

Developed in response to the growing push for financial literacy among the country’s young people, Personal Finance is perfect for all secondary students. It develops student understanding and skills in areas such as setting financial goals, earning income, budgeting, spending, saving, managing credit, insurance, and investing. Personal Finance features student activities, ethics cases, multiple-choice test items, a financial literacy project, and resource lists to support instruction....

Principles of Accounting introduces students to a range of accounting knowledge and skills. Students examine the need for financial information, the role of accounting, the nature of internal accounting controls, and the importance of short- and long-term financial management within a business. They also determine the effects of transactions on the accounting equation, become familiar with steps of the accounting cycle, calculate payroll, process accounts receivable and payable, account for...

Teaching Financial Analysis for Managers? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this LAP package, which includes 15 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Financial Analysis for Managers course. Course Guide included! Each complete LAP module includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) as well as an instructor section featuring a comprehensive discussion guide, complete practice-...

Teaching Financial Management? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this package, which includes 11 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Financial Management course. Course Guide included! Each complete LAP module includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) as well as an instructor section featuring a comprehensive discussion guide, complete practice- (short-answer) and...

Teaching Introduction to Finance? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this package, which includes 25 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Introduction to Finance course. Course Guide included! This LAP package is based on the Standard Introduction to Finance course. Additional LAP materials may be required for the Accelerated or Honors-Ready version of the course. Reference the course...

Teaching Personal Finance? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this package, which includes 2 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Personal Finance course. Course Guide included! Each complete LAP module includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) as well as an instructor section featuring a comprehensive discussion guide, complete practice- (short-answer) and post-tests...

Teaching Principles of Accounting? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this package, which includes 7 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Principles of Accounting course. Course Guide included! Each complete LAP module includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) as well as an instructor section featuring a comprehensive discussion guide, complete practice- (short-answer) and...

Use LAPs to help prepare your students for the A*S*K certification exams. This package of 70 LAPs and the associated PowerPoints includes those most relevant to the Concepts of Finance exam. Since LAPs are based on the same industry validation research as the A*S*K exams, they make great review and study materials to help ensure that your students are prepared to earn their certification. Keep in mind, though, that LAP modules are NOT currently available to address every performance indicator...

Includes three different Finance Programs of Study: Accelerated 4-Credit, Accelerated 3-Credit, and Accelerated 2-Credit. Based on national standards for finance, each of these three Finance Programs of Study contains a recommended sequence of non-duplicated technical and academic courses for students (grades 9-14) interested in the five finance pathways—accounting, banking services, business finance, insurance, and securities and investments. Technical courses include course descriptions and...

Just as the human body needs to accomplish certain activities to live and maintain health, companies need to engage in primary business activities to survive—and thrive. In this LAP, students will discover the core business activities of financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, and strategic management. Students will also learn about the interdependence of these activities and how they shift and adapt during changing circumstances. LAPs...

Inflation doesn’t just affect businesses—it affects consumers, too. In Up, Up, and Away (Inflation), students will discover the impact of inflation both on the economy and in their own lives. They will explore the pros and cons of inflation levels and learn how governments attempt to control inflation rates. In the activities, students will delve into inflation rates over time, learning how inflation has impacted the prices of common products and services throughout the years. LAPs (Learning...

Where there’s risk, there’s reward! This LAP explains how investors know whether they’re risk-tolerant or risk-averse and covers the differences between lending investments and ownership investments. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about types of investments, a (So What?) discussion of why it's...

Open your students’ eyes to the significance of cash flow in business! Count the Cash (Cash Flow Statements) explains the importance of maintaining a positive cash flow to pay expenses, invest, and expand a business. It includes discussions of how entrepreneurs find funding and manage cash with limited resources, as well as the challenges of managing inconsistent cash flow due to seasonal business. Students will also learn how cash flow is determined. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are...

The balance sheet is one of a business's key financial statements. This LAP discusses the accounting equation, who uses balance sheets, and balance sheet components, including assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity. Teach your students what balance sheets are and why they're important. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that...

What do the terms earnings statement, operating statement, and profit-and-loss statement have in common? They're all names for the income statement. Help your students learn about these important financial documents with Watch Your Bottom Line. Readers will gain an in-depth knowledge of the various components of income statements and will discover why it’s so important for these documents to be accurate and up to date. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages...

Budgeting is essential for financial success. Teach your students about budget components, formats, strategies, and how to develop an effective budget for their company or department. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about developing a company/department budget, a (So What?) discussion of why it's...

Running a business without a budget is like trying to steer a ship on a cloudy day without a compass—it’s far too easy to sail off course. Money Tracks helps you teach your students why budgets are so important, prepares you to discuss various types of budgets, and maps out your discussion of the characteristics that effective budgets possess. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP...

Accountants provide an important service to society, and therefore, they have a duty to be ethical. With Due Care (The Role of Ethics in Accounting) describes the importance of ethics to all types of accountants. It focuses on the purpose of ethics in accounting as well as the benefits businesses receive from ethical accounting practices. This LAP also explains several key principles accountants should follow to maintain ethical behavior. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive...

Finance affects just about every aspect of a business. In this engaging LAP, students will discover the various responsibilities of financial managers and explore the relationship between finance and other business functions. In the Gray Zone, students will explore a challenging ethical dilemma commonly faced by finance professionals. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a...

Ethics are essential for success in finance. Money Morals (The Role of Ethics in Finance) takes an in-depth look at the role that ethics play in finance. It explains why ethics are so important to financial professionals and identifies factors that can lead to unethical actions in finance. This LAP also discusses strategies that help promote ethical behavior in finance. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented...

Just like individuals, businesses weigh risks and rewards when making important decisions. Teach your students more about cost-benefit analysis. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about cost-benefit analysis, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, ideas (Make it Pay!) for immediate...

Financial information is important for all of us – but especially important for businesses! Using this LAP, teach your students about the types of financial information businesses use as well as how they use it. In the activities, students will get hands-on experience with financial information, helping them better understand the various characteristics of quality financial information. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

Calculating the break-even point is a valuable skill that all businesses need, so help your students learn all about it with Tipping Point (Calculating Break-Even Point)! This LAP teaches students how to calculate the break-even point—step-by-step—and explains how calculating breakeven can help every business. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with...