| Finance Essentials Performance-Based Objectives • Describe the relationship between business and finance. • Read financial reports and documents so that you can make informed business decisions. • Describe financial institutions and the federal control and protection of funds for businesses. • Explain financial management and how it affects profitability in business. • Act ethically in business so that you make socially responsible financial decisions. Course Content Lesson 1: Understanding Business and Finance Describe Business Select a Type of Business Describe Financial Roles and Responsibilities in Organizations Define the Role of Finance in Business Lesson 2: Reading Financial Reports and Documents Describe Basic Financial Documents Read Financial Statements in Annual Reports Lesson 3: Focusing on Financial Institutions Describe Federal Control of the Money Supply Describe Banking Systems Lesson 4: Understanding Financial Management Select a Financial Plan for a Business Organization Describe Mergers and Acquisitions Describe International Business and Finance Lesson 5: Practicing Financial Ethics Practice Social Responsibility in Business Exercise Financial Ethics in Business Appendix A: Works Cited References and Works Cited |



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