Financial Services Juniors

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FSJ

Strategic Entrepreneurship & Financial Accounting

"Financial Services Juniors" consists of two courses: Strategic Entrepreneurship and Financial Accounting. Throughout the first year of the program, FSJ students discover what makes a company successful ... and learn how to start, manage, and grow their own successful businesses.

Financial Services Juniors

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QUESTION OF THE DAY

At the beginning of class, there will be a “Question of the Day” on the screen (also available right here on the class website). You should do your best to write a complete response (25 word minimum) to the question and EMAIL it to me. If you aren’t sure about what to write, please ask! No credit will be given for late QODs, unless you were absent that day. My email address is clarkpv@butlertech.org.

WEEK 11

Monday 11/9: As an entrepreneur, would you want to know the value of your business? How would you calculate it?

Tuesday 11/10: We’ve talked about the three main types of financial statements for a business. But who actually USES financial statements? Why?

Wednesday 11/11: How has your team done so far on the Financial Analyst Team project? What are you having trouble with?

Thursday 11/12: Today your team will complete the Financial Analyst Team event and practice your presentation. How confident do you feel about your work?

Friday 11/13: How do you feel about your finished FAT project?Are you ready to present to the class?

WEEK 12 & 13

Monday 11/16: Are you a leader? If so, what qualities do you have that make you a leader? If not, why don’t you consider yourself a leader?

Tuesday 11/17: If an employee is not meeting your expectations on the job, what would you do?

Wednesday 11/18: Which is better: “Buy now, pay now” or “Buy now, pay later”? Explain.

Thursday 11/19: What is meant by “quality control”? What are some examples of ways that businesses ensure the quality of their products?

Friday 11/20: What is meant by “logistics”? How do logistics companies help small businesses grow?

Monday 11/23: Has a sales clerk or cashier ever been rude to you? How did you feel about the business afterward? How would you address this problem if you were a manager there? [click HERE for me talking through the QOD and today's work]

Tuesday 11/24: What are you thankful for this year? [click HERE for me talking through the QOD and today's work]

WEEK 14

Monday 11/30: What is your favorite store? What about the store’s atmosphere makes it your favorite? Explain. Check your email for the link to the Zoom call today!

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CURRENT EVENT

Every week, you will be responsible for finding a recent news article which relates to a relevant business, finance, or entrepreneurship topic. The criteria include:

A 250-word paragraph that (1) summarizes your article, (2) explains how it relates to class, and (3) provides your own personal reflections on the topic.
Typed in MS Word or Google Docs and attached to an email.
Use MLA format for the paper and cite your source.
No credit will be given if your current event does not meet all of these criteria.

Sample of Current Event in MLA Format

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SYLLABUS AND WEEKLY SHEETS

FS Juniors Syllabus 2020-21

FS Juniors Course Guide 2020-21

FSJ Week 1 (and 2)