BPA Competition Events

S = Secondary, PS = Post-secondary
Event # Event Title Division
Finance (100's)
(100) Fundamental Accounting S (100) Fundamental Accounting
Assessment of entry-level accounting principles utilizing manual procedures. Contestants analyze, journalize, post transactions and prepare financial reports/statements. (110) Advanced Accounting
(125) Payroll Accounting
(145) Banking & Finance
(110) Advanced Accounting S (150) Financial Analyst Team
Assessment of intermediate and advanced accounting principles utilizing manual procedure. Contestants analyze, journalize, and update accounts in order to prepare financial reports/statements for partnerships and corporations. (155) Economic Research Individual
(160) Economic Research Team
(125) Payroll Accounting S (165) Personal Financial Management
Process payroll data using manual payroll procedures. Contestants calculate earnings, complete payroll registers, update employee records, journalize payroll entries, and prepare payroll income tax forms. (190) Financial Math & Analysis Concepts – Open
Business Administration (200’s)
(145) Banking & Finance S | PS (200) Fundamental Word Processing
Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of the banking industry. This entry-level event tests the contestant’s knowledge of bank operations, bank services, loans, credit administration, and customer service. (205) Intermediate Word Processing
(210) Advanced Word Processing
(150) Financial Analyst Team S | PS (215) Integrated Office Applications
Use analytical and problem solving skills to make decisions and recommendations using financial reports, both internal and external. The team analyzes and interprets reports from 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. (220) Basic Office Systems & Procedures
(225) Advanced Office Systems & Procedures
(155) Economic Research Individual S (230) Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications
One economic research topic is selected by the National Center and provided at the beginning of the school year. The contestant 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. (235) Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
(240) Database Applications
(160) Economic Research Team S (245) Legal Office Procedures
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 (255) Administrative Support Team
(260) Administrative Support Research Project
(165) Personal Financial Management S | PS (265) Business Law & Ethics
In this contest contestants will answer objective questions dealing with concepts and perform calculations related to the financial topics of credit, saving, investing, personal income tax, risk management and insurance, and retirement planning. Contestants will analyze financial scenarios to predict outcomes, advise use of financial instruments and determine the proper financial planning. (290) Administrative Support Concepts – Open
Management Information Systems (300’s)
(190) Financial Math & Analysis Concepts – Open S | PS (300) Computer Network Technology
This competition assesses knowledge of math concepts. Contestants solve practical math problems related to work and consumer issues. (305) PC Servicing & Troubleshooting
(310) Server Administration Using Microsoft®
Business Administration (200’s) (315) Network Administration Using Cisco®
(320) Computer Security
(200) Fundamental Word Processing S | PS (325) Network Design Team
Evaluate entry-level skills in keyboarding and document production. (330) C# Programming
(335) C++ Programming
(205) Intermediate Word Processing S | PS (340) Java Programming
Evaluate intermediate skills in word processing and document production. (345) SQL Database Fundamentals
(350) Linux Operating System Fundamentals
(210) Advanced Word Processing S | PS (355) Python Programming – Pilot
Evaluate advanced-level skills in word processing and document production. (390) Computer Programming Concepts – Open
(391) Information Technology Concepts – Open
(215) Integrated Office Applications S | PS Digital Communication and Design (400’s)
Evaluate advanced-level skills in information technologies and the integration of software applications. (400) Fundamental Desktop Publishing
(405) Fundamentals of Web Design
(220) Basic Office Systems & Procedures S | PS (410) Graphic Design Promotion
Evaluate fundamental skills in office procedures, records and file management, and document production. (415) Digital Publishing
(420) Digital Media Production
(225) Advanced Office Systems & Procedures S | PS (425) Computer Modeling
Evaluate advanced skills in office procedures, records and file management, and document production. (430) Video Production Team
(435) Website Design Team
(230) Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications S | PS (440) Computer Animation Team
Create and design spreadsheet applications that include variables, reports, and formats. Contestants enter and format data, enter and copy formulas, and print full documents or cell contents. (445) Broadcast News Production Team
(450) Podcast Production Team – Pilot
(235) Advanced Spreadsheet Applications S | PS (490) Digital Communication & Design Concepts – Open
Develop effective solutions to business problems using many of the advanced features within the Microsoft® Excel skill standards. Management, Marketing and Communication (500’s)
(500) Global Marketing Team
(240) Database Applications S | PS (505) Entrepreneurship
Demonstrate database development skills to include: object creation, data analysis, formula creation, and reporting features used in a variety of database scenarios. (510) Small Business Management Team
(515) Interview Skills
(245) Legal Office Procedures S | PS (520) Advanced Interview Skills
Evaluate knowledge of legal terminology and skills needed to prepare legal documents and function effectively in a law office. (525) Extemporaneous Speech
(535) Human Resource Management
(255) Administrative Support Team S | PS (545) Prepared Speech
The team will function as an office staff to produce a variety of business documents. (550) Parliamentary Procedure Team
(555) Presentation Management Individual
(260) Administrative Support Research Project S (560) Presentation Management Team
One administrative support topic is selected by the National Center and provided at the beginning of the school year. Contestants 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. (590) Business Meeting Management Concepts – Open
(591) Management, Marketing and Human Resources Concepts – Open
(265) Business Law & Ethics S | PS (592) Parliamentary Procedure Concepts – Open
This contest will test the student’s knowledge and skills in the areas of ethics, law, business law, and personal law. (594) Digital Marketing Concepts – Open
Health Administration (600’s)
(290) Administrative Support Concepts – Open S | PS (600) ICD-10-CM Medical Diagnostic Coding
(605) Health Insurance & Medical Billing – Pilot
Management Information Systems (300’s) (610) (610) Health Administration Procedures
Event # Event Title Division (615) Health Administration Leadership / Special Topics – Pilot
(620) Medical Terminology Concepts – Open Event – Pilot
(300) Computer Network Technology S | PS
Demonstrate knowledge in fundamental networking concepts including network architecture, standards, topologies, protocols, and security.
(305) PC Servicing & Troubleshooting S | PS
Demonstrate knowledge of PC configuration, maintenance, and management as a computer technician.
(310) Server Administration Using Microsoft® S | PS
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental network management and maintenance tasks in a Windows® network.
(315) Network Administration Using Cisco® S | PS
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental network management tasks in a CISCO® environment.
(320) Computer Security S | PS
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental security management tasks in Windows® and Linux® networking environments.
(325) Network Design Team S | PS
Analyze existing and planned business environments and develop a strategy for the implementation of a network infrastructure that addresses the business needs of the scenario provided. At state and national level, teams will be presented with an additional element to the scenario that requires revision of their final presentation.
(330) C# Programming S | PS
Evaluate knowledge of working with C# syntax, programming logic, program development, system design concepts, database, designers and objects.
(335) C++ Programming S | PS
Evaluate knowledge of working with structured designs, algorithms, and OOP methodology using the C++ language.
(340) Java Programming S | PS
Evaluate knowledge of working with structured designs, algorithms, and OOP methodology using the Java Programming language.
(345) SQL Database Fundamentals S | PS
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental database development and administrative concepts including SQL scripting. Competencies addressed in this event will mandate the contestant use a high-end database product such as MS SQL Server®, the focus of this event, in order to acquire the necessary skills; however, skills sets addressed are transferable to any database product such as Oracle® or MySQL™.
(350) Linux Operating System Fundamentals S | PS
Demonstrate your ability in hardware & system configuration, system operation & maintenance, security, automation & scripting, and troubleshooting & diagnostics within the Linux Operating System.
(355) Python Programming – Pilot S | PS
Evaluate knowledge of working with structured (procedural), object-oriented, and functional programming using the Python programming language.
(390) Computer Programming Concepts – Open S | PS
Demonstrate general knowledge of the computer programming industry.
(391) Information Technology Concepts – Open S | PS
Demonstrate general knowledge of the information technology industry.
Digital Communication and Design (400’s)
(400) Fundamental Desktop Publishing S | PS
Evaluate knowledge and skills in using desktop publishing software to create a variety of business documents.
(405) Fundamentals of Web Design S | PS
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental web design coding and syntax to include CSS.
(410) Graphic Design Promotion S | PS
Develop a theme, illustrate the theme in a logo design, and then utilize the logo in a promotional flyer.
(415) Digital Publishing S | PS
Evaluate knowledge and skills utilizing Illustrator®, or InDesign®, software to create a variety of interactive documents.
(420) Digital Media Production S | PS
Create a one-to-two (1-2) minute digital media production with consistent theme and slogan based on the assigned topic.
(425) Computer Modeling S
Given a scenario or prompt, Computer Modeling will research the topic, create a profile, concept design(s), prototype(s), and final model and/or scene based upon the assigned topic provided.
(430) Video Production Team S | PS
Create a three-to-five (3-5) minute video production, based upon the assigned topic.
(435) Website Design Team S | PS
The team will work together to create a website based on the assigned topic.
(440) Computer Animation Team S
Create a computer-generated visualization animation, not to exceed two (2) minutes, based upon the assigned topic provided.
(445) Broadcast News Production Team S | PS
Create a three-to-five (3-5) minute news broadcast, containing two (2) different segments (news stories).
(450) Podcast Production Team – Pilot S | PS
Podcasts usually feature one or more hosts engaged in a discussion about a particular topic or current event. Discussion and content within a podcast can range from carefully scripted to totally improvised. Podcasts combine elaborate and artistic sound production with thematic concerns ranging from scientific research to slice-of-life journalism. Team members will demonstrate their ability to engage a target audience by creating a 3:00 – 5:00 minute podcast on the provided topic.
(490) Digital Communication & Design Concepts – Open S | PS
This competition assesses knowledge of web design, animation, digital media, desktop publishing, and coding.
Management, Marketing and Communication (500’s)
(500) Global Marketing Team S
Develop a marketing plan that details pricing strategies and promotional plans for a business.
(505) Entrepreneurship S | PS
Develop an operating plan and organizational structure to initiate a small business. Competitors are to assume they are presenting their business plan to potential investors at a bank with the objective of securing financing for their business venture.
(510) Small Business Management Team S | PS
The team will use strategic planning and problem-solving skills to provide solutions to the business case study provided. At state and national level, teams will be presented with an additional element to the scenario that requires revision of their final presentation.
(515) Interview Skills S | PS
Assess proficiency in job search and interview situations.
(520) Advanced Interview Skills S | PS
Assess advanced proficiency in job search, interview situations, and portfolio development.
(525) Extemporaneous Speech S
Demonstrate communication skills in arranging, organizing, and effectively presenting information orally without prior knowledge of the topic.
(535) Human Resource Management S | PS
Assess interpretation of personnel policies and knowledge of human resource management.
(545) Prepared Speech S | PS
Demonstrate communication skills in securing, arranging, organizing, and presenting information orally.
(550) Parliamentary Procedure Team S
Demonstrate the use of correct parliamentary procedure through a chairperson’s ability to conduct a business meeting in a democratic manner that allows the members of the team to effectively participate. Examine the team’s knowledge of parliamentary procedure through oral questions and the objective test.
(555) Presentation Management Individual S | PS
Assess use of current desktop technologies and software to prepare and deliver an effective multimedia presentation.
(560) Presentation Management Team S | PS
Assess use of current desktop technologies and software to prepare and deliver an effective multimedia presentation.
(590) Business Meeting Management Concepts – Open S | PS
To provide a general competitive event addressing business meeting management which incorporates fundamental concepts accepted as good practices in any business unit including business planning and strategy, organization and execution, trust and transparency.
(591) Management, Marketing and Human Resources Concepts – Open S | PS
Assess knowledge of management, marketing, and human resources concepts.
(592) Parliamentary Procedure Concepts – Open S | PS
Assess knowledge of parliamentary procedure. Test questions are based on the National Association of Parliamentarians Study Guide for Registration Examination.
(594) Digital Marketing Concepts – Open S | PS
Assess knowledge of digital marketing concepts
Health Administration (600’s)
(600) ICD-10-CM Medical Diagnostic Coding S | PS
This contest will test the student’s knowledge and skills in the area of medical coding.
(605) Health Insurance & Medical Billing – Pilot S | PS
Assess the student’s knowledge of insurance verification, prior authorization, insurance claim submission, insurance payment posting, and medical billing operations.
(610) (610) Health Administration Procedures S | PS
Evaluate knowledge of medical terminology and skills needed to prepare medical documents and function effectively in a medical office. Tests are written using AHDI guidelines and Taber’s or Dorland’s medical dictionaries.
(615) Health Administration Leadership / Special Topics – Pilot S | PS
Demonstrate communication skills in securing, arranging, organizing, and presenting information orally on the provided health topic.
(620) Medical Terminology Concepts – Open Event – Pilot S | PS
Description
This contest will assess the student’s knowledge of insurance verification, prior authorization, insurance claim submission, insurance payment posting, and medical billing operations.