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CTE.BF.B.2.1 (Career Technical Education – Pathways)


Standard Identifier: CTE.BF.B.2.1
Content Area: Career Technical Education – Pathways
Grade Range: 7-12
Industry Sector: Business and Finance
Pathway: Financial Services Pathway

Pathway Standard:
Explain how the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) impacts the recording of transactions and the preparation of financial statements.

Performance Indicator:
Describe the two methods of accounting (cash and accrual) and the different accounting concepts (financial, tax, cost, nonprofit and auditing) used to report a business's financial position as it pertains to sole proprietorships, corporations, and partnerships.

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