Study Group Game: Accounting Vocabulary Jeopardy
Game Idea:
The game will be based on the classic game show format of Jeopardy. In this version, students will answer questions related to accounting vocabulary. Each term will be categorized, and students will select a term and answer with the correct definition. Points will be awarded for each correct response.
Game Structure:
- Categories: Each category will have 5 terms, with points increasing based on the difficulty.
- Game Board: Created using a slide presentation.
- Questions will be displayed on the slides, and participants will take turns selecting terms from the board.
- For each term selected, participants must provide the definition or fill in the blank challenge.
Slide Presentation: Jeopardy Game
Slide 1: Title Slide
Title: Accounting Vocabulary Jeopardy
Subtitle: Review for Upcoming Quiz
Image/Graphic: Accounting-themed graphic (e.g., calculator, financial statement)
Slide 2: Instructions
- Each player will take turns selecting a category and point value.
- The host will read the corresponding term or definition.
- Players must respond with the correct definition or answer in the form of a question (e.g., "What is an invoice?").
- Earn points for correct answers. The player with the most points at the end wins!
Slide 3: Game Board
| Categories | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | |:----------------:|:---------:|:---------:|:---------:|:---------:|:---------:| | Financial Statements | 1. Invoice | 2. Income Statement | 3. Balance Sheet | 4. Cash Flow Analysis Statement | 5. Chart of Accounts | | Capital Types | 6. Equity Capital | 7. Debt Capital | 8. Fixed Assets | 9. Liquid Assets | 10. Illiquid Assets | | Financial Metrics | 11. Financial Ratios | 12. Return on Investment | 13. Return on Equity | 14. Accounts Receivable | 15. Cash | | Credit Concepts | 16. Line of Credit | 17. Collateral | 18. Factoring | 19. Cash | 20. Accounts Receivable | | Other Terms | 21. (Free Space) | 22. (Free Space) | 23. (Free Space) | 24. (Free Space) | 25. (Free Space) |
Slide 4: Sample Terms and Definitions
Category: Financial Statements
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Invoice
Definition: A document requesting payment for goods or services provided. -
Balance Sheet
Definition: A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. -
Equity Capital
Definition: Funds raised by a company in exchange for ownership interest in the firm. -
Debt Capital
Definition: Funds borrowed by a company that must be repaid over time with interest. -
Income Statement
Definition: A financial statement that shows a company’s revenues and expenses during a specific period.
Additional Slides
- Following the pattern in Slide 4, additional slides will include terms and definitions for all the vocabulary words provided in the list.
Game Wrap-Up Slide
- Thank the participants for playing.
- Announce the winner.
- Provide final tips for studying vocabulary for the quiz.
Note:
Ensure that all terms and definitions are consistent and clear. Add visuals throughout the slides to engage participants. The game should foster a collaborative study environment while reinforcing understanding of key accounting concepts.
Submission:
Save the presentation as a PowerPoint or PDF file and submit it as instructed.
This structure will provide a comprehensive and interactive approach for the students to study their accounting vocabulary effectively.