The COIN Competition is a province‑wide, one‑hour, 50‑question multiple‑choice competition designed to make high‑school accounting feel fun, fast‑paced, and genuinely exciting. The quiz focuses on the core skills taught in BC high‑school accounting classrooms—everything from debits and credits to balance sheets, financial statements, and everyday business scenarios—presented in a way that’s accessible for beginners and engaging for students who already love numbers.
🎯 Who It’s For
High school teachers looking for an energizing classroom activity and students who want to test their skills, challenge themselves, and see how they stack up across their region.
🏆 Why Participate
The COIN Competition is built to spark enthusiasm for accounting by turning foundational concepts into a competitive, gamified experience. Students get the thrill of representing their classroom, teachers get a ready‑made learning event, and everyone gets a chance to celebrate academic achievement in a subject that powers real‑world decision‑making.
💰 Prizes
- Top Student in Each Region: Up to $250 value in prizes and the ultimate bragging rights as the top accounting student in their region of BC.
- Top Classroom in Each Region: $500 in prizes awarded to the highest‑performing class, recognizing collective effort and school pride.
Region Breakdown
- Greater Vancouver
- Lower Mainland
- Sea-to-Sky & Sunshine Coast
- Fraser Valley
- Central BC & Okanagan
- Kootenays
- Pacific & Northern BC
- Vancouver Island
📅 Competition Dates
May 4–8, 2026
🚀 How to Join
Teachers can secure their classroom(s) by registering through the official registration link below. Registration closes on April 24 at 11:59pm PDT.
Competition Rules & Regulations
The COIN Competition Rules & Regulations is available for further details.
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