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Accounting

This Career Pathway Plan of Study can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as students pursue a career path.  Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each student’s educational and career goals.  Local high school and state graduation requirements must be met.  Career and continuing education requirements should also be considered. Consult with your Guidance Counselor for a complete Program of Study review.

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Arts
Mathematics Science Social
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Other Courses Required
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Career Planning
Skill Development
Articulated Credit
Occupations Relating
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9 English Math Science Social Studies Technology
Applications
Computer I Essential Business Skills Student Services

 

Career Cruising
online planning system

Illinois Career Resource Network

KeyTrain online skill development

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Articulated Credit VALEES

DECA

  • Accountant
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Adjuster
  • Auditor
  • Billing Clerk
  • Bookkeeper
  • Budget Analyst
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Collections Executive
  • Controller
  • Cost Accountant
  • Finance Director
  • Financial Accountant
  • Investment Executive
  • Merger and Acquisitions Manager
  • Payroll Accounting Clerk
  • Price Analyst
  • Treasurer
10 English Math Science Social Studies Driver
Education

 

Health

General Business
11 English Math Accounting I
12 English Consumer
Education
Accounting II
 

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Waubonsee Community College Accounting Program

Kishwaukee College Accounting Program Joliet Junior College Business Education

 

FAFSA

Aurora Community Foundation Scholarships

Waubonsee Community College Scholarships

Valley Industrial Association

Illinois Board of Examiners-CPA

 

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Eastern Illinois University School of Business

Illinois State University College of Business

Northern Illinois University College of Business

Southern Illinois University College of Business

University of Illinois College of Business

Western Illinois University Business and Technology