Standard 4: Understands and
uses accounting software and spreadsheets |
Level 4 Benchmarks (Grades 9-12)
- Uses spreadsheet technology to prepare
financial statements and reports (including
charts and graphs)
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- Uses spreadsheets and databases to
determine price, profit, cost, and
break-even point
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- Uses accounting software to compare
planned financial goals to actual financial
statements
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- Uses financial spreadsheets or
accounting software for budget analysis and
forecasting
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- Knows various accounting software
available for financial analysis and
management (e.g., programs pertaining to
productivity, payroll, investments,
inventory control, ratio analysis)
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- Understands the differences between
manual and computerized accounting systems
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