| Accounting / Finance Locations: Benton Harbor High School Berrien Springs High School Brandywine High School Bridgman High School Coloma High School Lakeshore High School Niles High School St. Joseph High School Career Opportunities Include Grades: 10-12 |
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| Class Description | ||
| Students will learn how accounting relates to other careers, accounting terminology, concepts, principles, and accounting procedures. The students will use workbooks to complete basic accounting procedures.
*This course may be available for college credit through Lake Michigan College. |
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| Career Outlook | ||
| Accountants and auditors help to ensure that the Nation’s firms are run efficiently, its public records kept accurately, and its taxes paid properly and on time.
An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances will drive growth of accountants and auditors. Overall job opportunities should be favorable, although jobseekers who obtain professional recognition through certification or licensure, a master’s degree, proficiency in accounting and auditing computer software, or specialized expertise will have an advantage. In 2002, the median wage and annual salary earnings of accountants and auditors were $47,000. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-2005 Edition. http://bls.gov/oco/ |
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