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This is a job guide made specifically for Texas high school students who are interested in the field of finance.

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The focus of The Guide is to introduce entry-level positions to aspiring finance employees. Some of these entry-level positions require a high school diploma at a minimum; in addition, some require a college degree.

The Focus

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Have you ever wondered...

- What are entry-level finance jobs?

- How much do these jobs pay?

- How much education do these jobs require?

- Which high school courses will expose me to those careers?

- Where can I go to begin my own research?

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If you have ever asked any of these questions, The Guide is definitely for you!

The Guide

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Using The Guide

Job Classifications section describes the five finance occupation classifications. This section focuses primarily on entry-level positions. It includes education requirements, certification opportunities, and national salary averages, where available.

Job Classifications

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Using The Guide

If you want to identify which finance courses will help you to prepare for a specific finance job classification, go to Coherent Sequences.

Coherent Sequences

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Are you interested in researching projected salaries for finance occupations? Go to Salaries/Projections.

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Using The Guide

Useful Links is a great section to peruse when you desire to research finance topics and/or opportunities on your own.

Useful Links

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The sign of a great employee is one who takes good notes!

So, before reading any of the aforementioned sections, consider these note-taking options.

The “Sign”

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Cornell Notes

The Cornell Notes Sheet demonstrates how to take notes, summarize key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation.

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Mind Map Notes

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Finance Job Classifications

Sources: Categories are found in Robert Half International Inc.’s Glossary of Job Descriptions for Accounting and Finance from Robert Half International. Positions are obtained primarily through the aforementioned Glossary. Salaries are obtained from the 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half. Job titles are from both the aforementioned Glossary and the Texas Workforce Commission’s SOCRATES database.

CorporateAccountingOperational

CorporateAccountingFinance

PublicAccounting

Banking FinancialServices

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All types of companies (organization - -foreign, domestic, multi-national, or global; structure - - private, public, government, education, or non-profit) express financial status through accounting.

Accounting in GeneralThe basis of finance is the language of accounting recorded as financial transactions and expressed as items of assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses.

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Finance professionals use the development, implementation, and analysis of tools such as budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans. Their ultimate goal is the creation of cash flow.

Corporate Accounting - Finance

CorporateAccountingFinance

Finance, in any type of business structure, centers around the interpretation of accounting data.

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Operations personnel in corporate accounting report the use of cash flow in core business activities. They are actively involved in the day-to-day transactions of a business and provide customer service to both internal and external parties (i.e., vendors, suppliers, logistical companies).

Corporate Accounting - Operations

CorporateAccountingOperational

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Public Accounting

To work as a public accountant, one must earn a Certified Public Accountant’s licensure (a national certification).

In order to fully understand how to become a CPA, review information obtained through the website below:

http://www.startheregoplaces.com/

PublicAccounting

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Public Accounting

One of a public accounting firm’s primary roles is to provide an objective, third party opinion on the accounting records of an organization (in all business structures). This occurs at the end of a formal examination of business records called an audit.

PublicAccounting

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Public Accounting

In addition to auditing functions, CPAs may also provide the following services:

Accounting Income Tax Planning Consulting

PublicAccounting

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The largest public accounting firms as of August 2008 ranked by net revenue ($B):

Deloitte LLP $10.982Ernst & Young $ 7.561PricewaterhouseCoopers $ 7.464KPMG $ 5.357RSM McGladrey $ 1.467Grant Thornton $ 1.074

Public Accounting

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A financial institution that accepts deposits and uses the funds to create money through loans is part of the banking industry. Banks, credit unions, and savings and loans are part of this industry, as well as the Federal Reserve Bank.

Banking

Banking

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Top US Banks (2009)

Bank of AmericaJPMorgan Chase & Co.Citigroup Inc.Source: http://www.moneymorning.com/2009/02/18/us-banks/

Banking

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Financial Services

A financial institution that accepts deposits and uses the funds to create money through investments are included in the financial services industry.

FinancialServices

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Robert Half International is a global staffing firm which provides staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide (see RHI for more details).

Robert Half International

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RHI publishes the following documents which are the primary sources of the content in the Job Classifications section:

Glossary of Job Descriptions for Accounting and Finance from Robert Half International

and

2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

Robert Half International

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The Job Classifications section primarily focuses on entry-level finance positions. These positions are subdivided into five categories (obtained from the two RHI publications):

Corporate Accounting – FinanceCorporate Accounting – Operational

Public AccountingBanking

Financial Services

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Finance Position – AccountantBACHELORS

(4-YEAR DEGREE)

ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE)

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Certified Management Accountant

(CMA)

Entry-level positions:

Staff/General Accountant Cost AccountantTax Accountant

Other position of interest: Compliance

Education requires a bachelors degree inaccounting or finance.

Certifications and/or graduate degrees provides additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities.

Certified PublicAccountant

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Finance Position – AccountantGeneral accountant national salary average for entry-level positions:

Company Size Salary RangeSmall $33,500 - $40,000Midsize $35,750 - $43,000Large $38,000 - $46,250

Cost accountant national salary average for entry-level positions:

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Finance Position – AccountantTax accountant national salary average for entry-level positions:

Company Size Salary RangeMidsize $38,500 - $45,750Large $39,500 - $48,250

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Finance Positions – AnalystBACHELORS

(4-YEAR DEGREE)

ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE)

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Certified Management Accountant

(CMA)

Certified PublicAccountant

(CPA)

Entry-level finance positions:

Financial Analyst Budget Analyst Treasury Analyst Cost Analyst

Other positions of interest: Business Analyst and Forensic Analyst

Education requires a bachelors degree inaccounting or finance.

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Finance Positions – Analyst

Financial analysts and business analysts also work in the Banking field. Financial analysts and business analysts also work in the Banking field.

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Finance Position – AnalystFinancial analyst national salary average for entry-level positions:

Company Size Salary RangeSmall $35,000 - $42,750Midsize $38,000 - $45,500Large $39,500 - $49,500

Budget analyst national salary average for entry-level positions:

Company Size Salary RangeSmall $35,500 - $42,000Midsize $38,000 - $45,500Large $39,500 - $49,000

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Finance Position – AnalystTreasury analyst national salary average for entry-level positions:

Company Size Salary RangeSmall $35,250 - $42,250Midsize $37,750 - $45,500Large $39,500 - $49,250

Cost analyst national salary average for entry-level positions:

Company Size Salary RangeSmall $35,500 - $42,250Midsize $37,750 - $45,500Large $39,750 - $49,000

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Finance Position – Auditor

BACHELORS(4-YEAR DEGREE)

ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE)

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Certified Internal Auditor

(CIA)

Entry-level position:

Internal Auditor

Other position of interest: IT Auditor

Education requires a bachelors degree inaccounting or finance.

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National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeMidsize $41,500 – $51,500Large $43,250 – $52,750

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Operational Position – Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Entry-level position:

Credit Clerk

Preference may be given to individuals with college education or experience.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeSmall $28,000 - $35,500Midsize $29,250 - $37,500Large $31,750 - $41,000

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Operational Position – Credit Analyst

EXPERIENCE

BACHELORS(4-YEAR DEGREE)

ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE)

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Entry-level position:

• Credit Analyst• Collections Analyst

College-degreed candidates with either an associate or bachelor’s degree are given preference. Experience may be required.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeLarge $39,750 - $52,500

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Entry-level position:

• Billing Clerk

Preference may be given to individuals with college education or experience.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeMidsize $28,500 - $36,000Large $29,500 - $37,500

Operational Position – Billing, Posting, and Calculating Machine Operations

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

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Entry-level position:

• Collections Associate

Preference may be given to individuals with college education or experience.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeSmall $28,000 - $35,500Midsize $29,250 - $37,500Large $31,750 - $41,000

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Operational Position – Bill & Account Collectors

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

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Operational Position – Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks

Certified Payroll

Professional(CPP)

Entry-level position:

• Payroll Clerk

Preference may be given to individuals with college education or experience.

Certifications and/or graduate degrees provide additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities.

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

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Operational Position – Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeSmall $27,750 - $34,750Midsize $29,750 - $38,250Large $30,500 - $39,000

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Entry-level position:

Purchasing Clerk

Other position of interest: Inventory Clerk

Preference may be given to individualswith college education or experience.

Certifications and/or graduate degrees provides additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities.

Operational Position – Procurement Clerks

Certified Purchasing Manager

(CPM)

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

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Operational Position – Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerk

CertifiedBookkeeper

(CB)

Entry-level positions:

• Accounting Clerk• Bookkeeper

Both positions require a high school diploma. Preference may be given to individuals seeking bookkeeper positions who also have experience.

Certifications and/or graduate degrees provides additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities.

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

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Operational Position – Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerk

CertifiedBookkeeper

(CB)

National salary average:

Company Size (all) Salary RangeBookkeeper $31,750 - $40,750Accounting Clerk $27,250 - $36,000

Bookkeepers also work in the Public Accounting field. The 2009 national salary range for bookkeepers in public accounting is below:

Company Size (all) Salary RangeBookkeeper $37,000 - $51,000

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

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Public Accounting Position – External Auditor

MASTERS(6-YEAR DEGREE)

BACHELORS(4-YEAR DEGREE)

ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE)

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

EXPERIENCE

Certified PublicAccountant

(CPA)

Entry-level positions:

• Staff Associate or Staff Accountant in• Audit Services• Tax Services• Management Services

Education requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance.

Candidates are expected to be working toward Certified Public Accountant license.

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Audit/Assurance Services national salary average for entry-level positions:

Company Size Salary RangeSmall $41,000 - $49,000Midsize $42,500 - $53,000Large $49,000 - $59,250

Tax Services national salary average for entry-level positions:

Company Size Salary RangeSmall $41,000 - $49,000Midsize $42,750 - $52,750Large $48,750 - $59,500

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Public Accounting Position – External Auditor

Management Services national salary average for entry-level positions:

Company Size Salary RangeSmall $41,500 - $49,000Midsize $43,000 - $53,000Large $49,000 - $60,000

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Banking Position – TellerHIGH SCHOOL

DIPLOMA

Note: Position is not listed in RHI Glossary.

Entry-level position:

• Teller

Preference may be given to individuals with college education or experience.

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Banking Position – Personal BankerEXPERIENCE

BACHELORS(4-YEAR DEGREE)

ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE)

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

To become a personal banker, 1 to 3 years’experience is normally required.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeAll $32,000 - $39,750

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Banking Position – Mortgage Lender

EXPERIENCE

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Position:

• Mortgage Lender

Preference may go to degreed candidates. Experience of 2 years is normally required.

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Banking Position – Mortgage Processor

EXPERIENCE

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Position:

• Mortgage Processor

Experience of two years is normally required.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeAll $28,250 - $37,250

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Banking Position – Escrow

EXPERIENCE

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Position:

• Escrow Assistant

Experience of one year is required.

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Banking Position – Mortgage Underwriter

EXPERIENCE

BACHELORS(4-YEAR DEGREE)

ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE)

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Position:

• Mortgage Underwriter

Experience of two years is normally required.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeAll $36,750 - $50,500

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Banking Position – Mortgage CloserEXPERIENCE

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Position:

• Mortgage Closer

Experience of one year is normally required.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeAll $31,000 - $41,750

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Financial Services Position – Trade Settlement/Reconciliation Specialist

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Position:

• Trade Settlement/Reconciliation Specialist

Preference may be given to candidates with some college education.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeAll $39,750 - $57,500

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Financial Services Position – Sales or Trader Assistant

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Position:

• Sales Assistant• Trader Assistant

Preference may be given to candidates who are college degreed and/or have experience.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeAll $33,750 - $53,250

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Financial Services Position – Margin or Dividend Clerk

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Position:

• Margin Clerk• Dividend Clerk

Preference may be given to candidates with experience and/or college degree.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeAll $33,750 - $53,750

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Financial Services Position – Stock Record or Transfer Specialist

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

Position:

• Stock Record Specialist• Transfer Specialist

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeAll $33,000 - $42,750

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Entry-level position:

• Stockholder or Client Service Representative

Preference may be given to candidates with bachelor’s degree.

Certifications and/or graduate degrees provide additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities.

National salary average:

Company Size Salary RangeAll $28,250 - $36,750

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Financial Services Position – Stockholder or Client Service Representative

Personal FinancialSpecialist

(PFS)

HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMA

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Coherent Sequence

Principles of Business,

Marketing & Finance

InsuranceOperations

Accounting IMoney Matters

Banking and Financial Services

Statistics & Risk

Management

Securities & Investments

Accounting IIFinancial Analysis

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Coherent SequenceWhat is a coherent sequence of courses?A coherent sequence of courses as defined by the Texas Education Agency is “an educational plan made up of developmentally appropriate courses suited for a given career objective or goal.”

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Coherent Sequence

Why are they important?

Through a well-organized educational plan of CTE courses, students will:

Visualize course content Explore requirements fundamental to a career clusterDevelop business acumenComplete job functions similar to professionals Improve analytical and evaluative skills

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Are there any required Finance coherent sequences?

School district personnel develop coherent sequences for student learners using statewide TEKS (please refer to www.tea.state.tx.us).

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Coherent Sequence

The following slides suggest coherent sequences by Finance job classifications based on desired learner outcomes. The coherent sequences use Finance courses that will be implemented beginning the 2010 – 2011 school year.

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Coherent SequenceCorporate Accounting - Finance

Accounting I

Accounting II

Why these courses?Entry-level positions require an in-depth understanding of the accounting system.

Are there any additional classes?Financial AnalysisStatistics & Risk ManagementFinancial

Analysis

Statistics & Risk Management

Additional Options

Principles of Business,

Marketing & Finance

CorporateAccountingFinance

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Coherent SequenceCorporate Accounting - Finance

Accounting I

Accounting II

Professional tasks may include:

- recording financial transactions; - analyzing financial statements; - creating budgets and forecasts; and/or - applying auditing strategies.

Financial Analysis

Statistics & Risk Management

Additional Options

Principles of Business,

Marketing & Finance

CorporateAccountingFinance

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Coherent SequenceCorporate Accounting - Operational

Accounting I

Principles of Business,

Marketing & Finance

Why these courses?Entry-level positions require an understanding of the accounting system.

CorporateAccountingOperational

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Coherent SequenceCorporate Accounting - Operational

Accounting I

Principles of Business,

Marketing & Finance

Professional tasks may include:

- maintaining general ledger and subledger records; - preparing reconciliations; and/or - performing data entry, clerical, and customer service tasks.

CorporateAccountingOperational

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Coherent SequencePublic Accounting

Accounting I

Accounting II

Financial Analysis

Statistics & Risk Management

Additional Options

Principles of Business,

Marketing & Finance

Why these courses?Entry-level positions require an in-depth understanding of accounting and auditing functions.

PublicAccounting

Are there any additional classes?Financial AnalysisStatistics & Risk Management

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Coherent SequencePublic Accounting

Accounting I

Accounting II

Financial Analysis

Statistics & Risk Management

Additional Options

Principles of Business,

Marketing & Finance

Professional tasks may include:

- analyzing financial statements; - inspecting financial records; - assisting with audit work papers; and/or - preparing tax returns.

PublicAccounting

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Coherent SequenceBanking

Money Matters

Banking and Financial Services

Principles of Business,

Marketing & Finance

Why these courses?Entry-level positions require an understanding of bank functions and good customer service skills.

Banking

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Are there any additional classes?Accounting I

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Coherent SequenceBanking

Money Matters

Banking and Financial Services

Principles of Business,

Marketing & Finance

Professional tasks may include:

- interviewing loan applicants; - examining credit histories; - reviewing/verifying loan documents; and/or - providing accurate data to team members.

Banking

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Coherent SequenceFinancial ServicesPrinciples of

Business,Marketing &

Finance

Securities & Investments

Money Matters

Banking and Financial Services

Why these courses?Entry-level positions require an understanding of investment functions and good customer service skills.

FinancialServices

Accounting I

Financial Analysis

Additional Options

Are there any additional classes?Accounting IFinancial Analysis

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Coherent SequenceFinancial ServicesPrinciples of

Business,Marketing &

Finance

Securities & Investments

Money Matters

Banking and Financial Services

Professional tasks may include:

- processing stock purchase/sell transactions; - auditing account information; and - posting daily trades.

FinancialServices

Accounting I

Financial Analysis

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Coherent SequenceFinancial Services – InsurancePrinciples of

Business,Marketing &

Finance

Securities & Investments

Banking and Financial Services

Developing An Insurance Coherent Sequence - - Another Finance OptionThe insurance industry’s focus is on the risk of loss, especially as it relates to health, life, business, or residential properties. Building a coherent sequence that prepares students for this industry should include an understanding of insurance operations complemented by exposure to risk management.

InsuranceOperations

Accounting I

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SOCRATES

The Texas Workforce Commission has made accessible the Standardized Occupational Components for Research and Analysis of Trends in the Employment System, also known as SOCRATES. This software is used for planning purposes. It provides data for a wide spectrum of careers.

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SOCRATES

This section’s focus is regional employment data for finance careers reviewed earlier. Only careers with at least 100 annually projected positions in either the replacement category (existing positions vacated by employees through resignation or termination) or growth (new positions) category are included.

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SOCRATES

For more information or to search for additional data on a region not listed, please refer to Occupational Profiles at the following website:

http://socrates.cdr.state.tx.us/

Note: All data in the Salaries/Projections section was obtained through the website above.

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CorporateAccountingFinance Texas Salaries by Region–

Accountants and Auditors

PublicAccounting

REGION AVERAGE SALARY

San Antonio Area 55,827

Travis County (Austin) 69,472

Dallas County 66,102

Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 61,152

East Texas 57,491

Houston Area 63,731

Lower Rio Grande 48,277

Panhandle 57,866

Permian Basin 56,867

Upper Rio Grande 50,378

South Plains 50,461

Waco Area 47,154

The average hourly salary for these occupations in Texas is $29.50; and, nationally, $30.37.

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30%

2%

28%

2%2%

2%2%

2%1%

13% San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Waco Area

Other Texas Regions

CorporateAccountingFinance

PublicAccounting

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,620 accounting and auditingpositions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,620 accounting and auditingpositions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.

Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 1,256Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 1,256

Accountant and Auditor Positions Due to Replacement

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32%

2%

31%

2%1%2%

2%1%1%11% San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Waco Area

Other Texas Regions

+

CorporateAccountingFinance Accountant and Auditor Positions

Due to Growth

PublicAccounting

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 2,340 accounting and auditingpositions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 2,340 accounting and auditingpositions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.

About 1/10th of the 22,557 accounting and auditing positions due to growth in the United States are projected to be in Texas.

About 1/10th of the 22,557 accounting and auditing positions due to growth in the United States are projected to be in Texas.

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Financial Analyst

The average hourly salary for financial analysts in Texas is $36.62; and, nationally, $39.28.

REGION AVERAGE SALARY

San Antonio Area 48,526

Travis County (Austin) 87,090

Dallas County 85,634

Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 67,475

D/FW Suburbs 80,205

Houston 70,762

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9%

35%30%

17%

San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

Houston Area

Other Texas Regions

Financial Analyst Positions Due to Replacement

CorporateAccountingFinance

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 115 financial analystpositions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 115 financial analystpositions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.

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35%

2%

31%

1%2% 2% 2%9%

San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

Other Texas Regions

CorporateAccountingFinance Financial Analyst Positions

Due to Growth

Although only 115 financial analyst positions are projected to be available due to replacement, 615 financial analyst positions are projected to be available annually in Texas due to growth.

Although only 115 financial analyst positions are projected to be available due to replacement, 615 financial analyst positions are projected to be available annually in Texas due to growth.

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Texas Salaries by Region – Bookkeeper

CorporateAccountingOperational

REGION AVERAGE SALARY

San Antonio Area 28,621

Travis County (Austin) 32,032

Dallas County 33,654

Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 31,699

East Texas 27,560

Houston Area 32,781

Lower Rio Grande 24,981

Panhandle 28,413

Permian Basin 28,517

Upper Rio Grande 26,998

South Plains 27,830

The average hourly wage for a bookkeeper in Texas is $14.74; and, nationally, $15.76.

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31%

3%

26%

2%2%

2%2%

2%

14%San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Other Texas Regions

Bookkeeper PositionsDue to Replacement

CorporateAccountingOperational

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 2,265 bookkeeperpositions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 2,265 bookkeeperpositions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.

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9%

32%

2%

29%

2%1%1%

2%1%

12%San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Other Texas Regions

Bookkeeper Positions Due to Growth

CorporateAccountingOperational

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 3,005 bookkeeperpositions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 3,005 bookkeeperpositions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.

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Texas Salaries by Region – Billing and Posting Clerks

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REGION AVERAGE SALARY

San Antonio Area 28,704

Travis County (Austin) 30,638

Dallas County 32,427

Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 28,475

East Texas 25,272

Houston Area 31,221

Lower Rio Grande 23,067

Panhandle 24,336

Permian Basin 24,960

Upper Rio Grande 23,754

South Plains 25,750

The average hourly wage for billing and posting clerks in Texas is $14.06; and, nationally, $14.94.

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31%

3%

26%

2%2%

2%2%

2%

14%San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Other Texas Regions

Billing and Posting Clerk Positions Due to Replacement

CorporateAccountingOperational

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 500 billing and posting clerkpositions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 500 billing and posting clerkpositions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.

Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 6,919Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 6,919 Exit

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8%

28%

3%

31%

3%1%1%

3%1%1%

11% San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Waco Area

Other Texas Regions

Billing and Posting Clerk PositionsDue to Growth

CorporateAccountingOperational

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 590 billing and posting clerkpositions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 590 billing and posting clerkpositions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.

National projection : 2,375 positions annuallyNational projection : 2,375 positions annually

Texas is anticipated to have 25% of all billing and posting clerk positions due to growth.Texas is anticipated to have 25% of all billing and posting clerk positions due to growth.

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CorporateAccountingOperational

REGION AVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area 31,304

Travis County (Austin) 33,654

Dallas County 34,694

Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 31,574

East Texas 28,434

Houston Area 34,174

Lower Rio Grande 26,374

Panhandle 27,997

Permian Basin 28,683

Upper Rio Grande 28,725

South Plains 28,891

The average hourly wage for a payroll and timekeeping clerks in Texas is $15.40; and, nationally, $16.59.

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31%

3%26%

1%1%

1%3%

1%1%

18% San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Waco Area

Other Texas Regions

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks PositionsDue to Replacement

CorporateAccountingOperational

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 355 payroll and timekeeping clerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 355 payroll and timekeeping clerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.

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10%

29%

3%

32%

3%

13%

San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Other Texas Regions

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk PositionsDue to Growth

CorporateAccountingOperational

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 155 payroll and timekeepingclerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 155 payroll and timekeepingclerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.

National projection : 663 positions annuallyNational projection : 663 positions annually

Texas is anticipated to have 23% of all payrolland timekeeping clerk positions due to growth.Texas is anticipated to have 23% of all payrolland timekeeping clerk positions due to growth.

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Texas Salaries by Region – Tellers

REGION AVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area 24,877

Travis County (Austin) 24,378

Dallas County 24,814

Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 24,710

East Texas 21,216

Houston Area 24,794

Lower Rio Grande 19,448

Panhandle 20,946

Permian Basin 21,050

Upper Rio Grande 20,530

South Plains 19,656

Banking

The average hourly wage for a teller in Texas is $11.09; and, nationally, $11.36.

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Banking

12%

6%

29%

3%

22%

3%

2%2%

2%2%

1%

16% San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Waco Area

Other Texas Regions

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,980 teller positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,980 teller positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.

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6%

31%

3%

24%

3%1%1%

2%2%1%

13% San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Waco Area

Other Texas Regions

Teller Positions Due to Growth

Banking

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,220 teller positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,220 teller positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.

National projection : 8,179 positions annuallyNational projection : 8,179 positions annuallyTexas is anticipated to have 15% of all teller positions due to growth.Texas is anticipated to have 15% of all teller positions due to growth. Exit

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Texas Salaries by Region – Loan Officers

REGION AVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area 67,683

Travis County (Austin) 67,330

Dallas County 76,482

Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 63,710

East Texas 51,979

Houston Area 66,435

Lower Rio Grande 59,883

Panhandle 60,715

Permian Basin 54,912

Upper Rio Grande 51,646

South Plains 60,882

Banking

The average hourly wage for a loan officer in Texas is $31.86; and, nationally, $30.10.

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Banking

9%7%

41%

2%

20%

2%2%

2%2%

2% 2%9% San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Waco Area

Other Texas Regions

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 225 loan officer positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 225 loan officer positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.

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Banking

10%

7%

42%2%

23%

2%1%1%1%1%1%

9% San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Waco Area

Other Texas Regions

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 435 loan officer positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 435 loan officer positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth.

National projection : 4,268 positions annuallyNational projection : 4,268 positions annually

Texas is anticipated to have 10% of all loan officer positions due to growth.Texas is anticipated to have 10% of all loan officer positions due to growth.

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Texas Salaries by Region – Securities, Commodities, and

Financial Services Sales Agents

REGION AVERAGE SALARY

San Antonio Area 63,794

Travis County (Austin) 78,478

Dallas County 89,045

Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 83,429

East Texas 101,192

Houston Area 103,210

Lower Rio Grande 47,549

Panhandle 92,352

Permian Basin 95,909

Upper Rio Grande 75,608

South Plains 73,986

FinancialServices

The average hourly wage for a securities, commodities, and financial services sales agent in Texas is $41.56; and, nationally, $43.49.

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42%

2%

25%

1%1%1%1%1%1%11% San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Waco Area

Other Texas Regions

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent Positions

Due to Replacement

FinancialServices

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 490 positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 490 positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.

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45%

1%

19%

3%1%1%1%1%1%

15% San Antonio Area

Austin Area

D/FW Metroplex

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Waco Area

Other Texas Regions

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent Positions

Due to Growth

FinancialServices

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 365 loan officer positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to growth.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 365 loan officer positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to growth.

National projection : 7,948 positions annuallyNational projection : 7,948 positions annually

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Texas Salaries by Region – Personal Financial Advisors

REGION AVERAGE SALARY

San Antonio Area 69,680

Travis County (Austin) 81,973

Surrounding Capital Counties* 119,226

Dallas County 102,544

Tarrant County 75,400

D/FW Suburban Counties 113,838

East Texas 79,331

Houston Area 87,443

Lower Rio Grande 66,602

Panhandle 61,214

Permian Basin 81,682

Upper Rio Grande 66,602

South Plains 58,136

FinancialServices

The average hourly wage for personal financial advisors in Texas is $41.74; and, nationally, $42.89.

Although this is not an entry-level position, the personal financial advisor occupation is expected to have significant growth through 2016.

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Personal Financial Advisor Positions Due to Replacement

FinancialServices

10%5%

25%

10%5%

25%

20%

San Antonio Area

Travis County (Austin)

Dallas County

Tarrant County (Fort Worth)

D/FW Suburban Counties

Houston Area

Other Texas Regions

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 100 positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 100 positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to replacement.

Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 1,585Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 1,585

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FinancialServices

From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 350 personal financial advisor positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to growth.From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 350 personal financial advisor positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to growth.

National projection: 7,218 positions annuallyNational projection: 7,218 positions annually

11%4%

1%

27%

7%4%1%

24%

1%1%1%1%1%1%

15%

San Antonio Area

Travis County (Austin)

Surrounding Capital Counties

Dallas County

Tarrant County (Fort Worth)

D/FW Suburban Counties

East Texas

Houston Area

Lower Rio Grande

Panhandle

Permian Basin

Upper Rio Grande

South Plains

Waco Area

Other Texas Regions

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If you have ever wanted to experience finance outside of the

classroom, take a look at the following resources.

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Useful LinksTexas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA)

Experience what it takes to become a CPA through an online movie – Road Trip! Destination CPA. This adventure is both interactive and engaging.

Student membership and scholarships for high school students are available, as well.

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Useful LinksFederal Reserve

Looking for a way to explore the banking industry? Visit the Federal Reserve online!

Federal Reserve Education website provides numerous resources to improve rigor and relevance. Resources are available in a variety of formats.

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Useful LinksThe Bureau of Engraving and Printing

There are only two locations in which US currency is printed. One of those places is Fort Worth, Texas!

Experience the “Money Factory” either virtually or through an on-site tour.

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Experiencing finance careers outside of the classroom is one of the most effective ways of determining career choices. A few of the programs that will allow students to visualize themselves in finance careers while spending time on a college campus are below (please note application requirements):

NABA Accounting Career Awareness ProgramBusiness Career Awareness Program - TAMU – Mays School of BusinessHigh School Student Summer Programs - UT – McCombs School of Business

Useful LinksCareer Awareness Programs

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Useful LinksTexas Workforce Commission

If you have asked a question like, “If I decide to work as an auditor in the San Antonio area, what will be my estimated income? How will my expenses affect my budget?” Well, visit the Texas Workforce Commission's Reality Check which provides excellent, realistic answers.

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Useful LinksBanking Made Easy

If you want to know more information about basic bank information, check out the following websites:

- Wells Fargo: Hands on Banking - Bank of America: Your Bank, Your Future

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SourcesRobert Half International Inc., Glossary of Job Descriptions for

Accounting and Finance from Robert Half International, 2009.

Robert Half International Inc., 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half, 2009.

Texas Workforce Commission/Labor Market and Career Information SOCRATES database – Occupational Profiles. Retrieved July 28, 2009, from

http://socrates.cdr.state.tx.us/

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