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Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster

The Business, Marketing, and Finance career cluster focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from business owner and entrepreneur to accountant, retail manager, and market analyst.

Statewide Program of Study: Accounting and Financial Services

The Accounting and Financial Services program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with examining, analyzing, and interpreting financial records. It includes exploration of financial services, preparing financial statements, auditing financial statements prepared by others, and interpreting accounting records. This program of study also introduces students to mathematical modeling tools.

Secondary Courses for High School Credit

Level 1	Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Foundations of Business Communication and Technologies (BIM I) Money Matters
Level 2	Accounting I Entrepreneurship I
Level 3	Accounting II
Level 4	Securities and Investments Practicum in Business Management Career Preparation for Programs of Study

Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities

Work-Based Learning Activities	Intern with a certified public accountant (CPA) at a local business Intern with a city or county auditor’s office Shadow a financial advisor as an intern at an investment company
Expanded Learning Opportunities	Participate in BPA, DECA, or FBLA Explore student membership in professional organizations such as AICPA, CIMA, or TXCPA

Aligned Industry-Based Certifications

Accounting - Basic
Accounting Foundations
Accounting Professional
Bookkeeping Certification
Certified Insurance Service Representative
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
General Lines - Life, Accident, Health and HMO License
Insurance Adjuster License
Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional
Intuit QuickBooks Certified User
Life Only Agent
Limited Lines License
Managing General Agent
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)
Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Access Expert (2019+)
Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert (2019+ or 365 Apps)
Personal Lines Property and Casualty Agent
Surplus Lines License
Texas Property and Casualty License
Tosa Microsoft Excel (Advanced or Expert)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling Certification: Advanced
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling Certification: Basic
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling Certification: Volunteer for Elderly

Successful completion of the Accounting and Financial Services program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry endorsement.

Example Postsecondary Opportunities

Associate Degrees

Accounting
Bookkeeping

Bachelor’s Degrees

Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services

Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees

Business Administration and Management
Finance

Additional Stackable IBCs/License

Project Management Professional
Property Tax Consultants Service Contract Providers

Example Aligned Occupations

Tax Preparers

Median Wage: $47,801

Annual Openings: 1,738

10-Year Growth: 14%

Accountants and Auditors�

Median Wage: $78,899

Annual Openings: 11,834

10-Year Growth: 20%

Personal Financial Advisors

Median Wage: $81,658

Annual Openings: 2,522

10-Year Growth: 21%

Data Source: TexasWages, Texas Workforce Commission. Retrieved 3/8/2024..

For more information visit: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/bmf-accounting-and-financial-services-extended.pdf

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Statewide Program of Study: Accounting and Financial Services

Course Information

Level 1

Course		Prerequisites \| Corequisites
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance* 13011200 (1 credit)		Prerequisites: None�
Foundations of Business Communication and Technologies* 13011400 (1 credit)		Prerequisites: None
Money Matters 13016200 (1 credit)		Prerequisites: None�

Level 2

Course		Prerequisites \| Corequisites
Accounting I 13016600 (1 credit)		Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
Entrepreneurship I* 13011101 (1 credit)		Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

For additional information on the Business, Marketing, and Finance career cluster, �contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte

Argyle ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Dawn Jordan at dawn.jordan@argyleisd.com. Further nondiscrimination information can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.

Accounting and Financial Services

Level 4

Course		Prerequisites \| Corequisites
Securities and Investments 13016400 (1 credit)		Prerequisites: Accounting I & II
Practicum in Business Management* First Time Taken: 13012200 (2 credits)		Prerequisites: Courses in CTE Pathway
Career Preparation for Programs of Study* First Time Taken: 12701121 (2 credits)		Prerequisites: At least one Level 2 or higher CTE course