Financial paperwork and budgeting
I can interpret information contained in financial paperwork and use it to create and monitor a personal budget.
Financial paperwork and budgeting
I can interpret information contained in financial paperwork and use it to create and monitor a personal budget.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Important financial information is contained in bank statements and pay slips
- This information can be used to create a personal budget
- My personal budget may need altering if circumstances change
Keywords
Banking transaction - A banking transaction is an event that causes money to move in or out of your bank account.
Bank statement - A bank statement is record of all transactions that occurred during a set period of time.
Budget - A budget is a way to manage your money. It can be used to keep track of your expenditure and make sure that it does not exceed your income.
Common misconception
If money earned is paid directly into a bank account then a payslip is not needed.
A payslip is an important document as money earnt and any money deducted can be checked to ensure someone is being paid what they are owed.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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