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.

Grade		English Language  Arts	Mathematics	Science	Social  Studies	Other Courses Required  for Graduation	Related CTE Courses Recommended	Career Planning Skill Development Articulated Credit	Occupations Relating  to this Pathway
H I G H S C H O O L	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
C A R E E R P L A N N I N G	13 14	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
	15 16	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