{"id":1555,"date":"2024-01-24T11:13:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T11:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/?page_id=1555"},"modified":"2024-11-29T20:46:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T20:46:35","slug":"finance-pathway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/business-management-and-administration\/finance-pathway\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Finance Career Pathway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-content-block container\"><div class=\"row no-wrap\"><div class=\"col-6 sort-mobile-1 mb-mobile-4 align-self-center hidden-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Business-Finance-Career-Pathway.png\" alt=\"A woman working on a laptop, analyzing a graph displayed on the screen, focused on her task.\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11124 img-fluid rounded square\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Business-Finance-Career-Pathway.png 800w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Business-Finance-Career-Pathway-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Business-Finance-Career-Pathway-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Business-Finance-Career-Pathway-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"col-6 align-self-center text-margin-left sort-mobile-2\"><h1 class=\" \">Business Finance Career Pathway<\/h1><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Business-Finance-Career-Pathway.png\" alt=\"A woman working on a laptop, analyzing a graph displayed on the screen, focused on her task.\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11124 img-fluid rounded square hidden-lg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Business-Finance-Career-Pathway.png 800w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Business-Finance-Career-Pathway-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Business-Finance-Career-Pathway-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Business-Finance-Career-Pathway-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p class=\" \">Is your student a math whiz? Intrigued by money management and investment strategies? Then they might enjoy a career in business finance!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black  reduced-padding-bottom sticky\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<nav class=\"wp-block-k12-submenu second-nav-container navbar\" aria-label=\"Secondary Menu\" data-is_expand=\"0\" data-is_hover=\"0\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"container\"><h6 class=\"navbar__heading \">Related Links<\/h6><ul id=\"secondary-menu\" class=\"navbar__menu hidden-sm\" role=\"menubar\"><li id=\"menu-item-0\" class=\"navbar__menu-item empty \" role=\"none\"><p class=\"text-bold submenu_item  \" role=\"menuitem\" aria-haspopup=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#menu-item-0-child\" href=\"#menu-item-0-child\"><a href=\"\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/business-management-and-administration\/administrative-support-pathway\/\">Administrative Support<\/a><\/p><ul id=\"menu-item-0-child\" class=\"navbar__menu-submenu\" role=\"menu\"><\/ul><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-1\" class=\"navbar__menu-item empty \" role=\"none\"><p class=\"text-bold submenu_item  \" role=\"menuitem\" aria-haspopup=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#menu-item-1-child\" href=\"#menu-item-1-child\"><a href=\"\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/business-management-and-administration\/management-pathway\/\">General Management<\/a><\/p><ul id=\"menu-item-1-child\" class=\"navbar__menu-submenu\" role=\"menu\"><\/ul><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-2\" class=\"navbar__menu-item empty \" role=\"none\"><p class=\"text-bold submenu_item  \" role=\"menuitem\" aria-haspopup=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#menu-item-2-child\" href=\"#menu-item-2-child\"><a href=\"\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/business-management-and-administration\/entrepreneurship-pathway\/\">Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/p><ul id=\"menu-item-2-child\" class=\"navbar__menu-submenu\" role=\"menu\"><\/ul><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-3\" class=\"navbar__menu-item empty \" role=\"none\"><p class=\"text-bold submenu_item  \" role=\"menuitem\" aria-haspopup=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#menu-item-3-child\" href=\"#menu-item-3-child\"><a href=\"\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/business-management-and-administration\/human-resources-management-pathway\/\">Human Resources Management<\/a><\/p><ul id=\"menu-item-3-child\" class=\"navbar__menu-submenu\" role=\"menu\"><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"navbar__menu-item hidden\" role=\"none\"><p class=\"view_all chevron \" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\">View All<\/p><p class=\"close hidden chevron \" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\">Close<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<p>Finance is a diverse field. Some finance professionals work as financial analysts making recommendations about buying and selling stocks and bonds or raising capital for businesses as investment bankers. Others work directly with consumers as financial planners, helping families save for college tuition and prepare for retirement. Still, others work for banks or credit card companies, evaluating and approving loan and credit card applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stride Career Prep* Business Finance Pathway is designed to help students prepare for a career in finance. Membership in Business Professionals of America (BPA), the leading career and technical student organization (CTSO), is included in our tuition-free program for students pursuing careers in business. BPA\u2019s Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) allows students to develop and demonstrate their business and problem-solving skills at regional, state, and national conferences, including specific competitions dedicated to finance. BPA also offers students the ability to assume leadership positions and compete for scholarships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-content-block container\"><div class=\"row no-wrap\"><div class=\"col-7 sort-mobile-1 mb-mobile-4 align-self-center hidden-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1704\" height=\"1119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning.jpg\" alt=\"image (name )\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6130 img-fluid rounded full-width\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning.jpg 1704w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning-1536x1009.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1704px) 100vw, 1704px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"col-5 align-self-center text-margin-left sort-mobile-2\"><h2 class=\" \">Gain real-world skills through project-based learning.<\/h2><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1704\" height=\"1119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning.jpg\" alt=\"image (name )\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6130 img-fluid rounded full-width hidden-lg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning.jpg 1704w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/project-based-learning-1536x1009.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1704px) 100vw, 1704px\" \/><p class=\" \">Stride Career Prep has implemented\u00a0<a href=\"\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/offerings-curriculum-and-services\/project-based-learning\/\">project-based learning (PBL)<\/a>\u00a0for a number of courses in this pathway. PBL curriculum is designed to hone students\u2019 problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, and team collaboration skills. With PBL, there\u2019s little to memorize and repeat. Instead, students are given a real-life problem to solve and must work with a team to develop a creative solution.<br><br>Students who choose this pathway will prepare for a career in business finance by learning from our project-based learning curriculum, taking classes taught by experienced business professionals, and training in the Microsoft Office suite.<sup>**<\/sup><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Business Finance Curriculum in Detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All our students take the core courses required for high school graduation in their state. The chart below shows the additional classes that Business Finance Pathway students take. You can see the rest of the curriculum by viewing the&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/offerings-curriculum-and-services\/course-list-and-sample-lessons\/\"><strong>full course list<\/strong><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr)\">\n<div style=\"order:0\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER EXPLORATION COURSES<\/strong><br>These courses provide an opportunity for students to gain insight into potential careers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:100\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER FOUNDATION COURSES<\/strong><br>These courses are building blocks that prepare students for more specialized pathway courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:200\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER PREPARATION COURSES<\/strong><br>These courses prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:300\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>OPTIONAL CAREER LEARNING COURSES<\/strong><br>While not required, these courses provide an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills that are useful in their chosen careers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:1\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>Business and Marketing Explorations<br>Intro to Business Information Management<br>Business Information Management: Data Essentials<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:101\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>Summit Personal Finance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:201\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>Accounting 1<br>Accounting 2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:301\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>Introduction to Business Law<br>Business Law: Legal Aspects of Business<br>Principles of Business, Marketing &amp; Finance 1<sup>\u2020<\/sup><br>Principles of Business, Marketing &amp; Finance 2<sup>\u2020<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em>Note: Pathway courses are subject to change.<\/em><br><sup>\u2020<\/sup>New in fall 2022<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get credentialed.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications provide a credible, third-party assessment of a student\u2019s skills and knowledge of a given subject. The Administrative Support Pathway curriculum prepares students to take these industry-recognized certification exams:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(1, 1fr)\">\n<div style=\"order:0\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>CAREER SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS<\/strong><br>These baseline certifications indicate students have mastered domain-specific, entry-level job skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:1\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p>NOCTI Accounting Basic<br>NOCTI Accounting Advanced<br>NOCTI Financial and Managerial Accounting<br>A*S*K Finance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get ahead of the competition.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage students to jumpstart the job search by helping them create a professional r\u00e9sum\u00e9, cover letter, and profile on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/\"><strong>Tallo<\/strong><\/a>, the leading professional networking platform for Gen Z. Plus, they connect virtually to working business professionals and entrepreneurs through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RrJ4OYcDax8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nepris<\/strong><\/a>.***<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black  reduced-padding-bottom\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a school near you that offers business finance.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stride Career Prep programs with the Business Finance pathway are available at tuition-free K12-powered, public online schools in the following states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr)\">\n<div style=\"order:0\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>ARKANSAS<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/arva.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/business-and-marketing-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arkansas Virtual Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:100\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>MINNESOTA<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mnva.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota Virtual Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:200\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"0\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>TEXAS<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/tvah.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Virtual Academy At<br>Hallsville<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:1\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>CALIFORNIA<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/cava.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Virtual Academies<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/iqacademyca.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iQ Academy of California<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:101\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>MISSOURI<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mova.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missouri Virtual Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:201\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"1\" data-grid-stripe=\"even\">\n<p><strong>WASHINGTON<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/insightwa.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insight School of Washington<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:2\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"2\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>INDIANA<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/indls.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/business-management-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indiana Digital Learning School<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ingda.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/business-marketing-entrepreneurship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indiana Gateway Digital Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:102\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"2\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>PENNSYLVANIA<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/insightpaschool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insight School of Pennsylvania<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"order:202\" class=\"wp-block-k12-grid-cell bg-color-light\n\t\ttext-black\" data-grid-row=\"2\" data-grid-stripe=\"odd\">\n<p><strong>WISCONSIN<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/dcawi.k12.com\/career-college-prep\/business-management-administration.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t see your state? &nbsp;Check out the tuition-based option&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/k12privateacademy.com\/stride-career-prep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in the Business Finance Pathway. There are also tuition-free options in related fields like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/business-management-and-administration\/management-pathway\/\"><strong>General Management Pathway<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\"><h2 class=\" \">Choose a career. Prepare for the future.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row accordions\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-kEgdZtfc\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-kEgdZtfc\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-kEgdZtfc-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-kEgdZtfc-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Bookkeepers use bookkeeping software, spreadsheets, and databases to record financial transactions, including all payments made and revenue received. They produce reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, which are reviewed and certified by an accountant. Accounting clerks do similar tasks but typically work for a larger accounting firm specializing in a particular area. Auditing clerks assist auditors in ensuring that financial transaction records are accurate and correctly classified.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$45,560<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Declining<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Some college<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/office-and-administrative-support\/bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bls.gov\/ooh\/office-and-administrative-support\/bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-UCmCTxkG\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-UCmCTxkG\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-UCmCTxkG-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-UCmCTxkG-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\"><strong>Compensation specialists<\/strong>\u00a0research compensation trends to advise management of appropriate compensation ranges for each position; they also ensure that the organization\u2019s pay practices comply with federal and state laws and regulations, such as workers\u2019 compensation, minimum wage, overtime, and equal pay laws.\u00a0<strong><em>Benefits specialists<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0administer the organization\u2019s benefits programs, including retirement plans, leave policies, wellness programs, and health and other insurance policies, and conduct research to make recommendations regarding benefit levels, providers, and options.\u00a0<strong><em>Job analysis specialists<\/em><\/strong>, also known as\u00a0<strong><em>position classifiers<\/em><\/strong>, work with managers to develop job descriptions and determine the appropriate level and salary range. In small organizations, one person might take on all three roles, advising on employee compensation, benefits, and position classifications, working under the oversight of the human resources director.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$64,120<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/compensation-benefits-and-job-analysis-specialists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0<strong>bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/compensation-benefits-and-job-analysis-specialists.htm<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-OU8ku3Gr\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-OU8ku3Gr\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-OU8ku3Gr-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Financial Analyst<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-OU8ku3Gr-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments. They also make predictions about future performance by evaluating companies\u2019 or bond issuers\u2019 past financial performance, industry trends, and the likely impact of current business decisions.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$81,410<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-pxqqPOPC\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-pxqqPOPC\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-pxqqPOPC-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Accountant<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-pxqqPOPC-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Many accountants are self-employed; others work for accounting firms or government entities or as an employer\u2019s in-house accountant. Accountants prepare and certify the accuracy of financial statements, including clients\u2019 or employers\u2019 balance sheets and income statements, as well as companies\u2019 and individuals\u2019 tax filings. Accountants can also advise clients regarding how to legally limit their tax liability. Many accountants are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Publicly traded companies are required to have CPAs sign documents they submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including annual and quarterly reports. Some accountants are forensic accountants who specialize in uncovering financial crimes and fraud. Others specialize in auditing or examining an organization\u2019s records to identify fraud, waste, and abuse.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$77,250<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Average<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree; CPAs must also pass an exam<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1,\u00a0 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/accountants-and-auditors.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/accountants-and-auditors.htm<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-vxlQ82Zw\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-vxlQ82Zw\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-vxlQ82Zw-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Financial Clerk<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-vxlQ82Zw-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Financial clerks process financial transactions, calculate bills and charges, and update and maintain financial records. Their duties vary widely, depending on the industry in which they are employed. Those in the banking industry, for example, might interview loan applicants, perform credit checks, and gather necessary loan paperwork. Those working for utility companies, on the other hand, may focus on preparing and sending bills to customers. Those in the insurance industry process insurance applications and policy cancellations or changes.<br><br><strong>2021 Median Salary<\/strong><br>$44,760<br><br><strong>Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020\u20132030<\/strong><br>Declining<br><br><strong>Typical Entry-Level Education<br><\/strong>High school diploma or GED; accounting classes are helpful<br><br><em>This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/office-and-administrative-support\/financial-clerks.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>bls.gov\/ooh\/office-and-administrative-support\/financial-clerks.htm<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 d-flex justify-content-center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\"><h2 class=\" \">FAQs<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row accordions\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-omc7huu2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-omc7huu2\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-omc7huu2-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Can you get a job in finance without a college degree?<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-omc7huu2-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Yes. Many companies in many different industries hire financial clerks without a college degree.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-Bfvow80J\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-Bfvow80J\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-Bfvow80J-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>How can my student prepare for a job in finance while still in high school?<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-Bfvow80J-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Students can take classes in personal finance, accounting, and other business subjects in high school. They can also prepare for relevant industry certification exams like the A*S*K Finance certification exam. Outside of class, one of the best things to do is volunteer to serve as the treasurer of a student organization. They can also join any student organizations dedicated to finance and, if possible, enter finance-related case competitions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 d-flex justify-content-center\"><div class=\"btn-primary  \"><a href=\"\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/faq\/\">Read all FAQs<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4  reduced-padding-bottom\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-horizontal-slider\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"header\"><h2 class=\" \">Learn more about course offerings in other career fields.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container  slider__content\"><div class=\"slider-wrapper k12_slider\" data-show-slides=\"3\" data-show-slides-tablet=\"2\" data-show-slides-mobile=\"1\" data-alignment=\"left\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"slider-content k12_slider_content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-horizontal-slider-card\"><div class=\"container-fluid p-0 h-100\"><div class=\"slide k12_slider_slide \" id=\"slide-P5sUx1hk-element-0\"><div class=\"row h-100\"><div class=\"col-12 mx-0 template-3 h-100 d-flex flex-column g-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/farming.webp\" alt=\"image (name )\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1375 img-fluid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/farming.webp 602w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/farming-300x209.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><div class=\"content\"><h2 class=\" \">Agriculture, Food &amp; 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