1. 1.03 Workplace Skills Accounting I
Objective Understand ethics and skills needed for
employment in accounting

2. Accounting Workplace Skills
21st Century Skills – Learning skills desired for the marketplace
Workplace Skills – Skills directly related to employment
Foundation Skills – Personal qualities such as responsibility, integrity and character
Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment

3. Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment
21st Century Skills
Information and Communication Skills
Information and Media Literacy Skills – Understanding and using different types and forms of communication.
Communication Skills – Being able to communicate using various types of media such as oral, written and multimedia.
Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment

4. Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment
21st Century Skills
Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking – Being able to reasonably make difficult decision or choices.
Problem Identification, Formulation, and Solution – Having the ability to analyze and solve problems.
Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity – Being able to think and share new ideas and open to new and diverse opinions.
Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment

5. Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment
21st Century Skills
Interpersonal and Self-Directional Skills
Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills – Being able to get along and work productively with others.
Self-Direction – Realizing one’s own learning needs, motivated to find appropriate resources.
Accountability and Adaptability – Responsible, dependable and good choice or use of ethics.
Social Responsibility – Having high standards and ethics in the community.
Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment

6. Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment
Workplace Skills
Resources – Ability to use materials, people, money and time efficiently and effectively.
Information – Ability to obtain and use knowledge.
Systems – Ability to learn and understand different foundations.
Interpersonal Skills – Ability to get along and work with others.
Technology – Ability to learn and use different types of technology.
Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment

7. Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment
Foundation Skills
Basic Skills – Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
Thinking Skills – Ability to learn, make decisions, listen to others and solve problems.
Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment

8. Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment
Resources
Glencoe Accounting 1st Year Course, McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment