Browse by Career Cluster

The National Career Clusters® Framework serves as an organizing tool for programs, curriculum design and instruction. Career Clusters contain occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills. They can help focus plans towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies, and training for success in a particular career pathway.

Financial Services: Accounting Save Table: XLSX CSV

Careers focused on managing financial records for individuals and businesses and advising on individual and family financial planning and debt management.
This field includes accountants, who ensure financial accuracy and compliance, and personal finance advisors, who guide individuals in savings, investments, and retirement planning. This Sub-Cluster also includes financial auditors and forensic accountants, who play a crucial role in this field by ensuring the integrity and reliability of financial information through comprehensive audits and assessments.
Example programs of study:
  • Accounting
  • Business Finance
  • Economics
CodeOccupation
13-2011.00Accountants and Auditors Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
43-3011.00Bill and Account Collectors
43-3021.00Billing and Posting Clerks
43-3031.00Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Bright Outlook
13-2052.00Personal Financial Advisors Bright Outlook
43-9111.00Statistical Assistants
43-3071.00Tellers

Source: National Career Clusters® Framework by Advance CTE (2024 edition).