Accounting and Financial Services
Statewide Program of Study
The Accounting and Financial Services program of study teaches CTE learners how to examine, analyze, and interpret financial records.
Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to perform financial services, prepare financial statements, interpret accounting records, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others.
This program of study will also introduce students to mathematical modeling tools.
This Program of Study is in our
Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster
This cluster focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.
Pathway Courses
Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.
Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.
Level 1
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
Level 2
Accounting I
Level 3
Accounting II/Financial Analysis*
Level 4
Practicum in Business Management*
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.
Exploration Activities
Future Business Leaders
DECA
Work-Based Learning Activities
Intern with a local accounting firm
Earn Microsoft Office certifications
Industry-Based Certifications
Postsecondary Opportunities
Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.
Aligned Occupations
Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.
Accountants and Auditors
$71,469
Median Wage
14,436
Annual Openings
22%
Growth
Loan Officers
$68,598
Median Wage
2,419
Annual Openings
19%
Growth
Personal Financial Advisors
$86,965
Median Wage
1,861
Annual Openings
52%
Growth
Administrative Service Managers
$96,138
Median Wage
2,277
Annual Openings
21%
Growth
Insurance Underwriters
$66,206
Median Wage
594
Annual Openings
14%
Growth