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Finance Events

Fundamental Accounting [  100 ]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Written Test)  ***ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED*** 

Assessment of entry-level accounting principles. Members analyze, journalize, post

transactions, and prepare financial reports/statements. You may not repeat this event. 

 

• • Contest Details  
  • 2023 Practice Test
  • 2022 Practice Test
  • 2021 Practice Test
  • 2020 Practice Test
  • 2019 Practice Test
  • 2018 Practice Test
  • 2017 Practice Test
  • 2016 Practice Test
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  • 2005 Practice Test
  • 2004 Practice Test

 

Advanced Accounting [ 110 ]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Written Test)  ***ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED*** 

Assessment of intermediate and advanced accounting principles. Members analyze, journalize,

and update accounts in order to prepare financial reports/statements for partnerships and corporations.

VERY CHALLENGING.

• • Contest Details
  • 2023 Practice Test
  • 2022 Practice Test
  • 2021 Practice Test
  • 2020 Practice Test
  • 2019 Practice Test
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  • 2004 Practice Test

Payroll Accounting [ 125 ]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Written Test)  ***ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED*** 

Process payroll data using manual payroll procedures. Members calculate earnings, complete

payroll registers, update employee records, journalize payroll entries, and prepare payroll income tax forms. 

• • Contest Details
  • 2023 Practice Test 
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Banking & Finance [ 145 ]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Written Test) 

Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of the banking industry. This entry-level event

tests the member’s knowledge of bank operations, bank services, loans, credit administration,

and customer service.

• • Contest Details
  • 2023 Practice Test
  • 2022 Practice Test  
  • 2021 Practice Test  
  • 2020 Practice Test  
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Financial Analyst Team [ 150 ]

JUDGED TEAM (Report, Spreadsheet, Presentation) 

The team will use analytical and problem-solving skills to make recommendations regarding a

business case study. At state and national level, teams will be presented with an additional

element to the scenario that requires revision of their final presentation (2-4 students in a team). 

 

2024 TOPIC: Aidan’s life dream is to open a sandwich shop. Aidan loves sandwiches and loves

serving people, so this seems like a great fit. Aidan has taken some business classes at his local 

community college, so he thinks he has a good idea on how to run the business. But to increase

his chances of long-term success he is seeking your help before getting started. Aidan has found

a small location (1200 square feet) in Columbus, Ohio that he can rent for $7500 per month.

He would still need to setup his company, buy the equipment, advertise, set the menu, find suppliers,

and hire help. Alternatively, Aidan is wondering about the possibility of investing in a franchise,

but when he did an internet search they look expensive and he’s not really sure how they work.

He is concerned aboutthe startup costs as well as any share of profits the franchisor might require.

Aidan is also worried because he’s heard that he will have less freedom with menu items and general

decision making if he chooses a franchise. Explain to Aidan the advantages and disadvantages of

a franchise. Prepare a pro forma analysis of the profitability of the two options Aidan is considering.

What other costs/issues should Aidan consider? Make a recommendation as to how Aidan should proceed.

• • Contest Details 

           Economic Research Individual [  155 ]JUDGED INDIVIDUAL (Typed Research Paper; PowerPoint Presentation) 

One economic research topic is selected by the National Center and provided at the beginning

of the school year. The member will conduct research on the topic and present findings in a research

paper, an oral presentation, and respond to questions from a panel of judges.

2024 TOPIC: Is Ticketmaster a Monopoly? Is this a case for government regulation, why or why not?

• • Contest Details

Economic Research Team [ 160 ]

JUDGED TEAM (Typed Research Paper; PowerPoint Presentation) 

One economic research topic is selected by the National Center and provided at the beginning

of the school year. The team will conduct research on the topic and present findings in a

research paper, an oral presentation, and respond to questions from a panel of judges (2-4 students in a team). 

 

2024 TOPIC: Investigate the changing nature of the traditional stock markets

(NYSE/NASDAQ/AMEX) to discuss the evolving nature of investing in the digital age. What are

the costs and benefits for consumers and producers? In your response, consider the following:

Digital currencies; Disruptions to market practices (example - 2021 GameStop stock frenzy);

Long-run implications to traditional stock markets; Market access; Market volatility/risk-return; Regulatory implications;

US economy’s impact on stock prices.

• • Contest Details

 

Personal Financial Management [ 165 ]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Written Test)   

Members will answer objective questions dealing with concepts and perform calculations

related to the financial topics of credit, savings, budgeting, investing, personal income tax,

retirement planning, risk management, and insurance. Members will analyze financial

scenarios to predict outcomes, advise use of financial instruments, and determine the proper

financial planning.

• • Contest Details
  • 2023 Practice Test
  • 2022 Practice Test
  • 2021 Practice Test
  • 2020 Practice Test 
  • 2019 Practice Test
  • 2018 Practice Test
  • 2017 Practice Test
  • 2016 Practice Test (first year of this event, but based on previous open events)
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  • 2015 Personal Finance Open Event
  • 2014 Insurance Open Event
  • 2013 Insurance Open Event  
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  • 2009 Insurance Open Event  
  • 2008 Insurance Open Event  

 

Business Administration Events

Fundamental Word Processing Skills [ 200 ]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Word) 

Evaluate entry-level skills in word processing and document production. You may not repeat this 

event. Formerly called "Keyboarding".

• • Contest Details
  • Style and Reference Manual
  • 2023 Practice Test
  • 2022 Practice Test
  • 2021 Practice Test
  • 2020 Practice Test
  • 2019 Practice Test
  • 2018 Practice Test
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Intermediate Word Processing Skills [ 205 ]

TESTED INDIVIDUAL (Word) 

Evaluate intermediate skills in word processing and document production. You may not repeat

this event. Formerly called "Fundamental Word Processing Skills".

• • Contest Details
  • Style and Reference Manual
  • 2023 Practice Test
  • 2022 Practice Test
  • 2021 Practice Test
  • 2020 Practice Test
  • 2019 Practice Test
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