HISD Career & Technical Education

Finance

This cluster encompass planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management.

The Finance Cluser is divided into four pathways. Pathways are grouped by the knowledge and skills required of occupations in these career fields. Each pathway provides instruction as a basis for sucess in an array of careers and educational pursuits.

Banking and Related Services
Business Financial Management
Financial and Investment Planning
Insurance Services

Curriculum Resources

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Studies in Finance focuses on providing banking, investment, financial planning, and insurance services.

This cluster encompass planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management. Click on the link below to download a Career Plan of Study for 2008-2009.

COURSES	PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Accounting I Introduces general accounting concepts, principles, and procedures; emphasizes the need for financial records; provides the fundamental equation and its application to accounting procedures, including the basic steps of the accounting cycle, special journals and ledgers, work sheets, adjusting and closing entries, special problems in the purchase and sale of merchandise, notes and interest, depreciation, accruals and prepaid items, payroll records, and personal income taxes. Accounting develops the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for individuals to conduct personal business or to further an education in the field of accounting. Students complete practice sets or simulations, use calculators, and process some data electronically.	ADVANTAGE EAST END HIGH SCHOOL Barbara Jordan High School for Careers Bellaire High School Booker T. Washington High School Carnegie Vanguard High School Challenge Early College High School Chavez High School Contemporary Learning Center High School Eastwood Academy Charter High School H. P. Carter Career Center High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Just Jones High School Kashmere High School Lamar High School Lee High School Madison High School Milby High School Reagan High School Scarborough High School Sharpstown High School Stephen F. Austin High School Waltrip High School Westbury High School Westside High School Worthing High School Yates High School
Accounting II Comprehensive Recommended Prerequisite: Accounting I Provides for review and further development of fundamental accounting principles with extensive use of technology; incorporates complete accounting cycle in relation to formation and dissolution of partnerships. Examines characteristics of corporate organization and ownership, including investments and distribution of earnings; includes adjustments of bad debts, depreciation, depletion of fixed assets, adjusted and accrued income, various methods of inventory control, preparation of business budgets and notes receivable and payable; provides experience in initiating and maintaining an accounting system and in analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing managerial problems using accounting information as a tool; and develops skill in applying principles used in accounting systems and methods commonly found in business. Accounting II is designed for students interested in studying accounting at the postsecondary level or entering the workforce.	Challenge Early College High School Chavez High School Lamar High School Reagan High School Sharpstown High School Worthing High School
Banking and Financial Systems Introduces banking and financial concepts, principles and procedures; emphasizes the role of money in the modern economy; recognizes the economic theories and financial forces that influence international business; and compares consumer financial transactions with government transactions.	Leader's Academy Lee High School Westside High School
Recordkeeping Develops understanding of and skill in maintaining accurate records; includes skills used in everyday business activities both for personal and professional use; provides an opportunity to develop skills related to personal financial management as well as budgeting, financial planning, cashier’s records, handling of money, and tasks common to simple office practices.	ADVANTAGE EAST END HIGH SCHOOL Barbara Jordan High School for Careers Chavez High School High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Just Madison High School Scarborough High School Worthing High School Yates High School