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

2. 21 st 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 2 Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment

3. 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. 3 Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment

4. 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. 4 Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment

5. 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. 5 Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment

6. 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. 6 Objective 1.03 Understanding Skills Needed for Employment

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

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