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Distance Learning
Independent Study Option
Applied Commerce Education
The Independent Study Option offers the following courses in Applied Commerce Education. Please list the Subject Code, Subject Designation, and the ISO Designation on the application to identify the course(s) required.
| Course Name | Subject Code | Subject Designation | ISO Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 Personal Finance (20S) | 0324 | 20S | 000 |
| Grade 11 Accounting Essentials (30S) | 0309 | 30S | 000 |
| Grade 12 Accounting Systems (40S) | 0310 | 40S | 000 |
Each listing of a subject name is followed by a unique 10-digit code made up of three parts:
- Subject code. A 4-digit number that identifies each subject.
- Subject designation. A 3-character code that identified the grade and level of a course.
- ISO designation. A 3-digit number that identifies the course version.
Grade 10 Personal Finance (20S) 1 credit (2020)
Course Code 0324 20S 000
Class # 1963
Tutor/Marker: A. Baraniuk
Course Preview (
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The Grade 10 Personal Finance course is intended to provide financial skills and knowledge and to help you feel more confident when it comes to managing personal finances. Grade 10 Personal Finance is a very practical course for all students to take. Many families are struggling financially. Their debt is out of control and they are unable to pay their bills, and their finances continue to deteriorate. Often this is because they lack financial literacy. Financial literacy is defined as “having the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make sound financial decisions” (Manitoba Finance).
In this course, you will learn about financial literacy. You will learn about making a budget, saving and investing money, and how financial institutions like credit unions and banks can help you reach your financial goals. This course will help you as you buy a vehicle, rent an apartment, and save to go to college or university.
The course is divided into nine modules:
- Module 1: Personal Finance and You
- Module 2: The Bigger Picture-How the Economy Affects Your Financial Decisions
- Module 3: Banking Basics- A Closer Look at Financial Institutions
- Module 4: The Flow of Money
- Module 5: Personal Finance in Action- Purchase Decisions
- Module 6: Building Your Wealth-Saving and Investing Strategies
- Module 7: Managing Credit and Debt
- Module 8: Protecting Your Personal Finances
Evaluation is based on:
| Assignments | 60% |
| Midterm Exam (Modules 1-4) | 20% |
| Final Exam (Modules 5-8) | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
All assignments must be attempted, a minimum mark of 40% is required on all supervised pieces of assessment (midterm and final exam), and an overall final mark of 50% or greater must be obtained in order for the Distance Learning Unit to issue a final mark.
Grade 11 Accounting Essentials (30S) 1 credit (2016)
Course Code 0309 30S 000
Class # 1617
Tutor/Marker: S. Hawryshko
Course Preview ( 1.07 MB)
In this course you will be introduced to the world of accounting, and you will work through the steps of the accounting cycle for a service business. Students interested in a career in accounting, or students who may one day own their own business, are encouraged to take Accounting Essentials, as the skills learned will transfer easily to most business careers. In this course, you will complete the steps of the accounting cycle, including: interpreting source documents, journalizing business transactions, posting to the ledger, preparing a trial balance, creating financial statements, and closing the books. These are steps needed to "complete the books" for a service business.
The course is divided into nine modules:
- Module 1: Introduction to Accounting Essentials
- Module 2: Debits and Credits
- Module 3: The Income Statement
- Module 4: Journals and ledgers - Keeping Track of it All
- Module 5: Subsidiary Ledgers
- Module 6: The Worksheet
- Module 7: Cash Control
- Module 8: Payroll
- Module 9: Recording Adjustments
Evaluation is based on:
| Assignments | 50% |
| Midterm Exam (Modules 1-4) | 25% |
| Final Exam (Modules 5-8) | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
All assignments must be attempted, a minimum mark of 40% is required on all supervised pieces of assessment (midterm and final exam), and an overall final mark of 50% or greater must be obtained in order for the Distance Learning Unit to issue a final mark.
RESOURCES
Required and optional resources are available within the Learning Management System (LMS). Registered students will receive a username and password.
Required
Microsoft Excel Files - Throughout this course, you will use Excel to complete the learning activities, the assignments, the midterm examination, and the final examination.
Grade 12 Accounting Systems (40S) 1 credit (2017)
Course Code 0310 40S 000
Class # 1618
Tutor/Marker: A. Baraniuk
Course Preview ( 1.05 MB)
Recommended Pre-requisite: Accounting Essentials 0309 30S 000 or the former Accounting Principles 0200 30S 003
- Students cannot hold credit for both the former Accounting Systems 1227 40S 004 and Accounting Systems 0310 40S 000
- Effective 2016-17 school year, Accounting Systems 40S can no longer be reported as a Mathematics credit to satisfy the Grade 12 compulsory credit requirement for graduation.
In this course, you will be introduced to accounting for a merchandising business where you will learn how to complete the accounting procedures under both the periodic and perpetual inventory systems. Students interested in a career in accounting, finance or students who may one day own their own business, are encouraged to take this course. In this course, you will learn how to process business transactions that deal with merchandise inventory (items you plan to resell) to understand the unique relationship between sales and cost of good sold. You will also learn how to move beyond the General Journal and use a five Journal or Special Journal system. Advanced adjustments and financial analysis will also be covered. Ultimately, you will learn how to "complete the books" for a merchandising business.
The Grade 12 Accounting Systems course consists of the following seven modules:
- Module 1: Accounting Principles Review
- Module 2: Merchandising Firms
- Module 3: Merchandising Firms: The Perpetual Inventory System
- Module 4: Special Journals
- Module 5: Adjusting Entries
- Module 6: Completing the Accounting Cycle
- Module 7: Accounting in Action
Evaluation is based on:
| Assignments | 75% |
| Final Exam (Module 1-7) | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
All assignments must be attempted, a minimum mark of 40% is required on all supervised pieces of assessment (final exam), and an overall final mark of 50% or greater must be obtained in order for the Distance Learning Unit to issue a final mark.
RESOURCES
Required and optional resources are available within the Learning Management System (LMS). Registered students will receive a username and password.
