Accounting in Missouri prepares students for careers recording, analyzing, and reporting financial information for businesses, governments, and organizations. This pathway addresses demand for accounting professionals across Missouri's diverse economic sectors. Students gain expertise in accounting principles, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting.
The curriculum covers accounting fundamentals, double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements, tax procedures, and accounting software. Students work with accounting software and complete realistic accounting scenarios. Projects progress from recording transactions to preparing financial statements. Emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and ethical standards is integrated throughout. Students learn Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and prepare for accounting certifications.
Graduates work as bookkeepers, accounting assistants, payroll specialists, or pursue advanced accounting careers. The pathway provides foundation for accounting profession.
Accounting at a Glance
4
Courses
6
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Missouri's accounting standards require competency in accounting principles, bookkeeping, tax procedures, and accounting software. The curriculum aligns with accounting profession standards and certification requirements.
Students must demonstrate proficiency in double-entry bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, tax knowledge, and accounting software operation. State standards incorporate GAAP principles and accounting ethics.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Introduction to Accounting |
| Financial Accounting |
| Managerial Accounting |
| Advanced Accounting Applications |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓W!SE Financial Literacy Certification
- ✓QuickBooks Certified User
- ✓Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist Expert - Excel
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Bookkeeper
Entry LevelSalary range: $39,130 - $57,110
Adjusted for cost of living: $42,644
Accounting Assistant
Entry LevelSalary range: $39,130 - $57,110
Adjusted for cost of living: $42,644
Accountant
ExperiencedSalary range: $56,640 - $97,260
Adjusted for cost of living: $79,784
Senior Accountant
ExperiencedSalary range: $56,640 - $97,260
Adjusted for cost of living: $79,784
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Internships with accounting firms, corporate accounting departments, bookkeeping services, and tax preparation firms throughout Missouri.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in DECA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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