Ian A. Barnes

Files for Unit 1: Introduction to Finance

Reading – Am I Financially Literate
Reading – Time Value of Money
Financial Services Power Point
Reading – Financial Services
Letter Writing to Secretary of the Treasury
Letter – Grading Criteria

Welcome to Mr. Barnes’ classes for the 2009-2010 school year. During this year I will be teaching Finance 101 (the Introductory course in the Finance Academy), Business Technology Applications, and Business in a Global Economy (the second course in the Finance Academy sequence).

This website will have links to work being done in class and assignments. If you are sick, you will be able to see what you’re missing. Parents, feel free to check in any time to get an idea what is going on in the classroom. If you have any questions or comments, please post them below.

I’m looking forward to this school year, and hope you are too!

Requirements for the written portion of your project:

All sections must start on a new page

Formatting

• Page Titles: Gill Sans MT, 18 Point, Bold Centered
• Section Headings: Gill Sans MT, 12 Point, Bold, Left Aligned
• Body Text: Times New Roman, 12 Point, No Bold, Left Aligned
• Double Spaced
• 1 inch margins on all sides
• Footer: Centered, page numbers
• Header: Student#, Right aligned
• Appendix: Put all charts, graphs, tables, advertising, etc in an appendix at the end. 
• Label each as Table 1, Table 2, etc.
• Refer to them in your document.

The Shades Valley High School Academy of Finance is proud to announce winners in the State FBLA Competition:

In the Intro to Business category, SVHS once again claims 1st and 2nd place. First place winner is Jasmine Pettaway and 2nd place is Jasmine Thomas.

AOF students also came away with 1st place in the Banking and Financial services team competition. Team members were JaMichael White, Morgan Lee, and Tyrell Kovach.

Congratulations to all winners.

Financial Statements and worksheets

• How has your business been affected by the economy?
• In your opinion, what caused the housing crisis?
• Did your company make “subprime” loans?
• What is a 2^nd mortgage?
• What exactly do you do?
• What was your college major?
• Do you have any predictions for the housing market?
• Do you have any Financial advice for us?
• How many employees work at New South Federal Savings Bank?
• What should I major in to pursue a career in finance
• What are the biggest challenges facing your company right now?
• How much $ do you make?
• How many hours/week do you work?
• What were your grades in High School?
• What are your hobbies when you’re not working?

The Operating Plan Power Point.

Marketing Plan Slideshow

Market Analysis PowerPoint

All business exist to sell products and/or services. Generally speaking, products are tangible objects you touch such as a movie rental, a new tire, or pair of jeans. Services on the other hand are not tangible objects. Examples of services are a haircut, watching a movie in a theatre,  the repair job on your car, or a lawn care business.

Describing the products and services your business offers is an important part of your business plan. There are several questions you must answer in this part. Here’s the description of products and services worksheet.