This revised curriculum gives information on the skills and knowledge students should acquire through a business education program. The competencies listed reflect the skills that employers see as necessary for success in clerical and accounting occupations. The handbook is organized in seven sections that cover the following: (1) the concept of competency-based curriculum and the role of vocational educators in curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation; (2) the scope, sequence, and hierarchy of business education competencies; (3) competencies and tasks for employability skills and skills in the areas of keyboarding, the free enterprise system, financial management, word processing, business communications, general office, recordkeeping/accounting, and business management; (4) course descriptions to assist school districts in developing their vocational programs; (5) a curriculum analysis matrix to be used in determining competencies for specific business education courses; (6) a sample skills card for evaluating and recording student progress; and (7) information on resources and specific materials available in Alaska and the rest of the nation. (KC)