Financial Services Seniors

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FSS

Personal Finance & Business Finance

"Financial Services Seniors" consists of two courses: Personal Finance and Business Finance. Throughout the second year of the program, FSS students focus on all aspects of finance for individuals and businesses ... and prepare for a successful transition to college and beyond.

BPA CLASS REPS

Deakon Johnstone

Naomi Martin

Nick Miller

Syriana Molina Rodriguez

Financial Services Seniors

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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 29

Monday 3/11

We’re doing an activity today where YOU play an investment banker. So … what role does an INVESTMENT BANKER serve in the economy?

Thursday 3/14

What are BONDS? What are some of the types of bonds (who issues them)? What advantages do they offer the issuers?

Friday 3/15

What is an IPO? What are the steps in the process of taking a company public?

WEEK 30

Monday 3/18

What is the difference between EQUITY, DEBT, and RETAINED EARNINGS? Where are these found on the balance sheet?

Thursday 3/21

We’ve been learning about all the types of equity and debt securities available for companies to sell and investors to buy. Why so many varieties?

Friday 3/22

How has banking changed over the past 50 years or so? What changes do you think we’ll see in the next 50?

WEEK 31

Monday 3/25

How do the banking needs of businesses differ from those of consumers? How are they similar?

Tuesday 3/26

What are some geographic, cultural, and political influences that might affect international finance?

Thursday 3/28

No QOD - WebXam and Class Speaker

WEEK 32

Tuesday 4/9

Why do businesses allow customers to use credit for purchases? What are the benefits? What are the costs?

Thursday 4/11 (EOC)

What are some of the reasons that customers may have for not keeping credit payments up to date? What can businesses do to help customers avoid these problems?

Friday 4/12

No QOD - Free Day

WEEK 33

Monday 4/15

No QOD - Senior Skip Day

Tuesday 4/16

List 4 risks that your family faces on a regular basis. Classify them as natural/ human and controllable/ uncontrollable. What could be done to reduce the losses that might result from each risk?

Thursday 4/18

What is insurance fraud? Give an example of how a business might commit insurance fraud on a claim.

Friday 4/19

How does property and vehicle insurance for a business differ from personal property and vehicle insurance?

WEEK 34

Monday 4/22

What is personnel insurance?

Tuesday 4/23

What are some of the ways that technology is used in financial institutions (like banks, brokerages, and insurance companies)? What are some of the challenges that it poses?

Thursday 4/25

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

2023-24 FSS Syllabus

2023-24 FSS Student Guide and Forms

ASSIGNMENTS