Learners examine a bank statement and a reconciliation form and study how to balance a checking account.

In this learning activity you'll calculate the difference in the total cost of a new car when using cash and when paying for the car with a 60-month loan.

Learners examine the accounting equation and view examples of how account items and figures are included in each part of the equation.

Learners examine the 10 steps of the accounting cycle. The cycle begins with the analysis of source documents and ends with the post-closing trial balance and interpreting the financial information.

Students are provided with a Monthly Expenses Worksheet to help them understand the basics of budgeting, income, and spending.

In this learning activity you'll practice reading and interpreting a paychecks and paycheck stub.

Learners read the definitions of working capital, current ratio, quick ratio, return on equity, accounts receivable turnover, and inventory turnover.

With this highly entertaining four-minute animation, learners can visualize the basics of accounting.

Learners tackle this interactive learning object after studying the mathematics of buying. This activity ties together the ideas of net cost, list price, trade discounts, cash discounts, net cost equivalent, and single discount equivalent, as well as the concepts of part, base, and rate.

In this learning activity you'll establish your budget by determining your earnings, expenses, and goals.

In this learning activity you'll review information and exercises from the planning part of the "Personal Savings/Spending Plan for Adults" learning object.

Learners read about the different kinds of positions available in the accounting field at private corporations, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations.

In this interactive object, learners read a brief summary of the principles of cash basis accounting and then check their knowledge of transactions in a drag-and-drop exercise.

In this learning activity you'll review the basics of budgeting, income, and spending. Using an on-line form, you can create your own monthly budgets and a pie chart of your spending habits.

Learners examine the accounting process of recording, classifying, summarizing, interpreting, and communicating.

In this learning activity you'll identify the difference between needs and wants related to building a personal budget.

In this learning activity you'll analyze the costs of rent-to-own buying plans and compare those plans to other consumer strategies.

Learners read about the various organizations that assist accountants and set standards and procedures.

In this screencast, learners follow a step-by-step process to solve trade discount problems.

Learners read about the most common forms of financial statements including balance sheets, cash flow statements, and profit and loss statements. A brief quiz completes the activity.