Comparing job tasks of accounting students at Bozeman Senior High and job tasks of entry-level accounting/bookkeeping workers

Abstract

This research study was undertaken to determine whether prevailing accounting courses in Bozeman Senior High School have been preparing students to meet the requirements of actual job tasks performed by beginning accounting and bookkeeping workers. To be able to answer the problem, this study was designed to answer the following questions: 1. What job tasks are included in Bozeman Senior High School accounting courses? 2. What job tasks are being performed by the entry-level accounting and bookkeeping employee? 3. What components of Bozeman Senior High School accounting courses represent activities engaged in by entry-level employees? 4. To what extent do Bozeman Senior High School accounting courses prioritize these activities engaged in by entry-level employees?