Accounting
ACCOUNTING is a competency-based Career & Technical Education program offered at Milford High School & Applied Technology Center. To earn completer status in this program, students must pass Accounting I, II & III with a grade of “C” or better. Students are eligible to earn Industry-Validated Certificates or Credentials by passing Third-Party exams administered to all completers.
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Business Essentials 1415
1 Credit Grade 9
Come and sample the Business, Accounting, and Marketing programs! This high-level, fast-paced, introductory course develops students’ understanding of business fundamentals with learnings structured around timely, real-world, case studies and examples. Students will gain the foundational skills needed in business, accounting, and marketing to allow them to be successful no matter which courses they choose to dive deeper into throughout their high school career.
Course skills: time management, self-directed, teamwork, communication
Prerequisite: None
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Financial Accounting 1416
2 Credits Full-Year Grades 10-12
Ever want to own your own business but have no idea how you would process financial transactions? Are you planning on enrolling in a college business program? Did you know that means two years of accounting is mandatory ... why not take it in high school and get a head start? Financial accounting provides strong foundational skills for the business related field. Learn the accounting cycle using manual and computerized accounting systems for sole proprietorships and partnerships and corporations, and explore the language of business; accounting. Students will learn how, as a business owner, to process their daily transactions and pay the company's monthly expenses and as a corporation how to raise capital for growth and development. Students are assessed on chapter work, quizzes, computer problems/projects, and simulations. This full year course is open to any student in grades 10-12 who is planning on a career in accounting, business management, finance, marketing, or plans to go into business on their own.
Contracts for Honors level credit are available and will require students to pursue an independent research project.
College Credits: Financial Accounting can earn college credits for sophomores, juniors and seniors through Southern New Hampshire University (ACC 201 Financial Accounting)
**This class is taking the place of Accounting 1 and Accounting 2 and will run as a full-year class.
1 Credit Grades 10 - 12
You can earn credits towards your college degree at MHS! Students will expand upon the knowledge of Accounting I and explore merchandising businesses organized as a corporation, and analyze the adjustments and valuations of the business. Topics include accounting for uncollectible accounts receivables, financial statements analysis, acquiring capital for growth and development, inventory, accruals and deferrals, as well as end of fiscal period work. Students are assessed on chapter work, quizzes, computer problems/projects, and simulations. Students are exposed to a variety of accounting software packages such as Automated Accounting, and QuickBooks. This semester course is open to any student in grades 10- 12 who is planning a career in accounting, business management, finance, marketing, banking or plans on going into business on their own.
Contracts for Honors level credit are available and will require students to pursue an independent research project.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Accounting I with a C or better.
College Credits: Accounting II can earn college credits for sophomores, juniors and seniors through Southern New Hampshire University (ACC 201 Financial Accounting)
NOTE: Students that earn a grade of “C” or better in both Accounting I and Accounting II will satisfy the Fourth Math Credit as required for graduation from Milford High School.
**23-24 Will be the last year this course will be offered. The Accounting pathway will be modified in 24-25.
Accounting III (Std.) 1423
1 Credit Grades 10 - 12
Students will expand upon the foundational skills established in Accounting I and II and obtain an insight to the thriving and dynamic field of professional accounting through various real world and simulated real world experiences. The focus will be on departmentalized and corporate accounting systems which will provide an in depth understanding of how those are integrated with technology and analytics skills in order to explain the business reasons behind all types of financial transactions. Students will also use Microsoft Applications, Google Applications, Automated Accounting and QuickBooks Online. Students in this course can get QuickBooks certified, which will give them a tremendous head start in their career.
Contracts for Honors level credit are available and will require students to pursue an independent research project. Completion of Accounting III may be able to earn 3 college credits for Intermediate Accounting at Southern New Hampshire University’s SNHU in the High School program. (ACC315 Accounting Information Systems).
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Accounting II with a C or better
**23-24 Will be the last year this course will be offered. The Accounting pathway will be modified in 24-25.
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CTE Work Based Learning
1/2 Credit* Grades: 11 - 12
Work-Based Learning (WBL) is to give students enrolled in a CTE program the opportunity to explore careers & develop skills via workplace learning experiences outside the classroom setting. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the world of work, develop skills & attitudes and practice workplace competencies & technical skills needed to be successful in their chosen career path (related to their CTE program). Work Based Learning is a work-based situation which allows a student an opportunity for a real work experience in conjunction with a classroom teacher, a work-site mentor, and a Work Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator. This team will coordinate academic and occupational skills that a student will learn and apply on the job. Classwork is meant to supplement and complement the experience, therefore it is expected that students will attend class when scheduled and complete all work as assigned. Credits will be awarded based on satisfactory evaluations from their site supervisor, participation in seminars, completion of related assignments & the number of verified WBL hours. The student is expected to meet with the Career Development Specialist regularly during TASC.
Requirements: Students are required to meet all pre-employment & employment expectations (including all policies, rules, & regulations). This may include, but is not limited to, aptitude screenings, physicals, background checks, drug screenings, dress code, cell phone policy etc. WBL activities may take place during the school day or outside of school hours, paid and non paid. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 1 year (2 credits) in a CTE program, 2.3 GPA or higher and passed all classes in the semester prior to the WBL experience; excellent attendance and discipline record; the ability to work independently; reliable transportation; and parent/guardian support and approval.
*Credit: based on hours completed (up to 1 credit per semester or summer) |
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RELATED CAREERS |
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| Financial Analysts | Government Accountants and Auditors |
| Financial Clerks | Public Accountants |
Qualifies for NH Scholars 
Awards College Credit