1. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.1 Last Updated: April 25, 2015 Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency The Finance Job Guide Click About the Guide (above) to get started

2. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.2 This is a job guide made specifically for Texas high school students who are interested in the field of finance. Welcome! Exit Slide Show

3. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.3 The focus of The Guide is to introduce entry-level positions to aspiring finance employees. Some of these entry-level positions require a high school diploma at a minimum; in addition, some require a college degree. The Focus Exit Slide Show

4. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved. The PowerPoint is set up like an intranet web page with internet links. How to navigate Click one of the sections to the left to read more information. 4 Exit Slide Show

5. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.5 How to navigate Use the action buttons at the bottom corner of each slide to navigate the PowerPoint: advance forward one slide go backwards one slide return to the first slide of the section go to the last slide of the section end Slide Show Exit Slide Show Exit Slide Show

6. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.6 Have you ever wondered... - What are entry-level finance jobs? - How much do these jobs pay? - How much education do these jobs require? - Which high school courses will expose me to those careers? - Where can I go to begin my own research? What to expect Useful Links Exit Slide Show

7. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.7 If you have ever asked any of these questions, The Guide is definitely for you! The Guide Exit Slide Show

8. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.8 Using The Guide Job Classifications section describes the five finance occupation classifications. This section focuses primarily on entry- level positions. It includes education requirements, certification opportunities, and national salary averages, where available. Job Classifications Exit Slide Show

9. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.9 Using The Guide If you want to identify which finance courses will help you to prepare for a specific finance job classification, go to Coherent Sequences. Coherent Sequences Exit Slide Show

10. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.10 Using The Guide Are you interested in researching projected salaries for finance occupations? Go to Salaries/Projections. Salaries/Projections Exit Slide Show

11. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.11 Using The Guide Useful Links is a great section to peruse when you desire to research finance topics and/or opportunities on your own. Useful Links Exit Slide Show

12. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.12 The sign of a great employee is one who takes good notes! So, before reading any of the aforementioned sections, consider these note-taking options. The “Sign” Exit Slide Show

13. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.13 Cornell Notes The Cornell Notes Sheet demonstrates how to take notes, summarize key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation. - To view example click Cornell Notes Example.Cornell Notes Example - To view blank form click Cornell Notes Form.Cornell Notes Form Exit Slide Show

14. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.14 Mind Map Notes The Mind Map is another document that is excellent for taking notes, summarizing key points, and identifying specific ideas for implementation. - To view example click Mind Map Example.Mind Map Example - To view blank form click Mind Map Form.Mind Map Form This is the end of About the Guide. Click on Job Classifications to access the next section of The Guide. Exit Slide Show

15. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.15 Finance Job Classifications Sources: Categories are found in Robert Half International Inc.’s Glossary of Job Descriptions for Accounting and Finance from Robert Half International. Positions are obtained primarily through the aforementioned Glossary. Salaries are obtained from the 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half. Job titles are from both the aforementioned Glossary and the Texas Workforce Commission’s SOCRATES database. Corporate Accounting Operational Corporate Accounting Finance Public Accounting BankingFinancial Services Overview

16. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.16 Overview Exit Slide Show

17. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.17 All types of companies (organization - - foreign, domestic, multi-national, or global; structure - - private, public, government, education, or non-profit) express financial status through accounting. Accounting in General The basis of finance is the language of accounting recorded as financial transactions and expressed as items of assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses. Exit Slide Show

18. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.18 Finance professionals use the development, implementation, and analysis of tools such as budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans. Their ultimate goal is the creation of cash flow. Corporate Accounting - Finance Corporate Accounting Finance Finance, in any type of business structure, centers around the interpretation of accounting data. Exit Slide Show

19. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.19 Operations personnel in corporate accounting report the use of cash flow in core business activities. They are actively involved in the day-to-day transactions of a business and provide customer service to both internal and external parties (i.e., vendors, suppliers, logistical companies). Corporate Accounting - Operations Corporate Accounting Operational Exit Slide Show

20. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.20 Public Accounting To work as a public accountant, one must earn a Certified Public Accountant’s licensure (a national certification). In order to fully understand how to become a CPA, review information obtained through the website below: http://www.startheregoplaces.com/ Public Accounting Exit Slide Show

21. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.21 Public Accounting One of a public accounting firm’s primary roles is to provide an objective, third party opinion on the accounting records of an organization (in all business structures). This occurs at the end of a formal examination of business records called an audit. Public Accounting Exit Slide Show

22. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.22 Public Accounting In addition to auditing functions, CPAs may also provide the following services:  Accounting  Income Tax Planning  Consulting Public Accounting Exit Slide Show

23. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.23 The largest public accounting firms as of August 2008 ranked by net revenue ($B): Deloitte LLP $10.982 Ernst & Young$ 7.561 PricewaterhouseCoopers$ 7.464 KPMG$ 5.357 RSM McGladrey$ 1.467 Grant Thornton$ 1.074 Public Accounting Public Accounting Source: http://www.plattgroupllc.com/top100_2008.pdfhttp://www.plattgroupllc.com/top100_2008.pdf Exit Slide Show

24. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.24 A financial institution that accepts deposits and uses the funds to create money through loans is part of the banking industry. Banks, credit unions, and savings and loans are part of this industry, as well as the Federal Reserve Bank. Banking Exit Slide Show

25. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.25 Top US Banks (2009) Bank of America JPMorgan Chase & Co. Citigroup Inc. Source: http://www.moneymorning.com/2009/02/18/us-banks/http://www.moneymorning.com/2009/02/18/us-banks/ Banking Exit Slide Show

26. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide Financial Services A financial institution that accepts deposits and uses the funds to create money through investments are included in the financial services industry. Financial Services Exit Slide Show UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.

27. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.27 Robert Half International is a global staffing firm which provides staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide (see RHI for more details).RHI Robert Half International Exit Slide Show Source: www.rhi.comwww.rhi.com

28. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.28 RHI publishes the following documents which are the primary sources of the content in the Job Classifications section: Glossary of Job Descriptions for Accounting and Finance from Robert Half International and 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half Robert Half International Exit Slide Show

29. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.29 The Job Classifications section primarily focuses on entry-level finance positions. These positions are subdivided into five categories (obtained from the two RHI publications): Corporate Accounting – Finance Corporate Accounting – Operational Public Accounting Banking Financial Services Robert Half International This is the end of Overview. Click on the bottom-right arrow to view another part of Job Classifications or go to another section of The Guide by clicking on one of the black ovals to the left. Exit Slide Show

30. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.30 Corporate Accounting – Finance Exit Slide Show

31. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.31 Finance Position – Accountant BACHELORS (4-YEAR DEGREE) ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Entry-level positions: Staff/General Accountant Cost Accountant Tax Accountant Other position of interest: Compliance Education requires a bachelors degree in accounting or finance. Certifications and/or graduate degrees provides additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exit Slide Show

32. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.32 Finance Position – Accountant General accountant national salary average for entry-level positions: Company SizeSalary Range Small$33,500 - $40,000 Midsize$35,750 - $43,000 Large$38,000 - $46,250 Cost accountant national salary average for entry-level positions: Company SizeSalary Range Midsize$38,000 - $45,250 Large$39,500 - $47,750 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

33. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.33 Finance Position – Accountant Tax accountant national salary average for entry-level positions: Company SizeSalary Range Midsize$38,500 - $45,750 Large$39,500 - $48,250 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

34. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.34 Finance Positions – Analyst BACHELORS (4-YEAR DEGREE) ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Entry-level finance positions: Financial Analyst Budget Analyst Treasury Analyst Cost Analyst Other positions of interest: Business Analyst and Forensic Analyst Education requires a bachelors degree in accounting or finance. Certifications and/or graduate degrees provides additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities. Exit Slide Show

35. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.35 Finance Positions – Analyst Financial analysts and business analysts also work in the Banking field. Exit Slide Show

36. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.36 Finance Position – Analyst Financial analyst national salary average for entry-level positions: Company SizeSalary Range Small$35,000 - $42,750 Midsize$38,000 - $45,500 Large$39,500 - $49,500 Budget analyst national salary average for entry-level positions: Company SizeSalary Range Small$35,500 - $42,000 Midsize$38,000 - $45,500 Large$39,500 - $49,000 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

37. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.37 Finance Position – Analyst Treasury analyst national salary average for entry-level positions: Company SizeSalary Range Small$35,250 - $42,250 Midsize$37,750 - $45,500 Large$39,500 - $49,250 Cost analyst national salary average for entry-level positions: Company SizeSalary Range Small$35,500 - $42,250 Midsize$37,750 - $45,500 Large$39,750 - $49,000 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

38. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.38 Finance Position – Auditor BACHELORS (4-YEAR DEGREE) ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Entry-level position: Internal Auditor Other position of interest: IT Auditor Education requires a bachelors degree in accounting or finance. Certifications and/or graduate degrees provides additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities. Exit Slide Show

39. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range Midsize$41,500 – $51,500 Large$43,250 – $52,750 UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.39 Finance Position – Auditor Exit Slide Show This is the end of Corporate Accounting - Finance. Click on the bottom-right arrow to view another part of Job Classifications or go to another section of The Guide by clicking on one of the black ovals to the left. Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

40. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.40 Corporate Accounting – Operational Exit Slide Show

41. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.41 Operational Position – Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Entry-level position: Credit Clerk Preference may be given to individuals with college education or experience. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range Small$28,000 - $35,500 Midsize$29,250 - $37,500 Large$31,750 - $41,000 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

42. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.42 Operational Position – Credit Analyst EXPERIENCE BACHELORS (4-YEAR DEGREE) ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Entry-level position: Credit Analyst Collections Analyst College-degreed candidates with either an associate or bachelor’s degree are given preference. Experience may be required. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range Large$39,750 - $52,500 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

43. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.43 Entry-level position: Billing Clerk Preference may be given to individuals with college education or experience. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range Midsize$28,500 - $36,000 Large$29,500 - $37,500 Operational Position – Billing, Posting, and Calculating Machine Operations HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

44. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide Entry-level position: Collections Associate Preference may be given to individuals with college education or experience. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range Small$28,000 - $35,500 Midsize$29,250 - $37,500 Large$31,750 - $41,000 UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.44 Operational Position – Bill & Account Collectors HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

45. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.45 Operational Position – Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Entry-level position: Payroll Clerk Preference may be given to individuals with college education or experience. Certifications and/or graduate degrees provide additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Exit Slide Show

46. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.46 Operational Position – Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range Small$27,750 - $34,750 Midsize$29,750 - $38,250 Large$30,500 - $39,000 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

47. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.47 Entry-level position: Purchasing Clerk Other position of interest: Inventory Clerk Preference may be given to individuals with college education or experience. Certifications and/or graduate degrees provides additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities. Operational Position – Procurement Clerks Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Exit Slide Show

48. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.48 Operational Position – Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerk Certified Bookkeeper (CB) Entry-level positions: Accounting Clerk Bookkeeper Both positions require a high school diploma. Preference may be given to individuals seeking bookkeeper positions who also have experience. Certifications and/or graduate degrees provides additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Exit Slide Show

49. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.49 Operational Position – Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerk Certified Bookkeeper (CB) National salary average: Company Size (all)Salary Range Bookkeeper$31,750 - $40,750 Accounting Clerk$27,250 - $36,000 Bookkeepers also work in the Public Accounting field. The 2009 national salary range for bookkeepers in public accounting is below: Company Size (all)Salary Range Bookkeeper$37,000 - $51,000 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Exit Slide Show This is the end of Corporate Accounting - Operations. Click on the bottom-right arrow to view another part of Job Classifications or go to another section of The Guide by clicking on one of the black ovals to the left. Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

50. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.50 Public Accounting Exit Slide Show

51. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.51 Public Accounting Position – External Auditor MASTERS (6-YEAR DEGREE) BACHELORS (4-YEAR DEGREE) ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA EXPERIENCE Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Entry-level positions: Staff Associate or Staff Accountant in Audit Services Tax Services Management Services Education requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance. Candidates are expected to be working toward Certified Public Accountant license. Exit Slide Show

52. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.52 Public Accounting Position – External Auditor Audit/Assurance Services national salary average for entry-level positions: Company SizeSalary Range Small$41,000 - $49,000 Midsize$42,500 - $53,000 Large$49,000 - $59,250 Tax Services national salary average for entry-level positions: Company SizeSalary Range Small$41,000 - $49,000 Midsize$42,750 - $52,750 Large$48,750 - $59,500 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

53. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.53 Public Accounting Position – External Auditor Management Services national salary average for entry-level positions: Company SizeSalary Range Small$41,500 - $49,000 Midsize$43,000 - $53,000 Large$49,000 - $60,000 Exit Slide Show This is the end of Public Accounting. Click on the bottom-right arrow to view another part of Job Classifications or go to another section of The Guide by clicking on one of the black ovals to the left. Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

54. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.54 Banking Exit Slide Show

55. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.55 Banking Position – Teller HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Note: Position is not listed in RHI Glossary. Entry-level position: Teller Preference may be given to individuals with college education or experience. Exit Slide Show

56. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.56 Banking Position – Personal Banker EXPERIENCE BACHELORS (4-YEAR DEGREE) ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA To become a personal banker, 1 to 3 years’ experience is normally required. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range All$32,000 - $39,750 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

57. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.57 Banking Position – Mortgage Lender EXPERIENCE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Position: Mortgage Lender Preference may go to degreed candidates. Experience of 2 years is normally required. Exit Slide Show

58. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.58 Banking Position – Mortgage Processor EXPERIENCE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Position: Mortgage Processor Experience of two years is normally required. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range All$28,250 - $37,250 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

59. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.59 Banking Position – Escrow EXPERIENCE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Position: Escrow Assistant Experience of one year is required. Exit Slide Show

60. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.60 Banking Position – Mortgage Underwriter EXPERIENCE BACHELORS (4-YEAR DEGREE) ASSOCIATES (2-YEAR DEGREE) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Position: Mortgage Underwriter Experience of two years is normally required. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range All$36,750 - $50,500 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

61. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.61 Banking Position – Mortgage Closer EXPERIENCE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Position: Mortgage Closer Experience of one year is normally required. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range All$31,000 - $41,750 Exit Slide Show This is the end of Banking. Click on the bottom-right arrow to view another part of Job Classifications or go to another section of The Guide by clicking on one of the black ovals to the left. Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

62. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.62 Financial Services Exit Slide Show

63. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.63 Financial Services Position – Trade Settlement/Reconciliation Specialist HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Position: Trade Settlement/Reconciliation Specialist Preference may be given to candidates with some college education. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range All$39,750 - $57,500 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

64. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.64 Financial Services Position – Sales or Trader Assistant HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Position: Sales Assistant Trader Assistant Preference may be given to candidates who are college degreed and/or have experience. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range All$33,750 - $53,250 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

65. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.65 Financial Services Position – Margin or Dividend Clerk HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Position: Margin Clerk Dividend Clerk Preference may be given to candidates with experience and/or college degree. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range All$33,750 - $53,750 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

66. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.66 Financial Services Position – Stock Record or Transfer Specialist HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Position: Stock Record Specialist Transfer Specialist National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range All$33,000 - $42,750 Exit Slide Show Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

67. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide Entry-level position: Stockholder or Client Service Representative Preference may be given to candidates with bachelor’s degree. Certifications and/or graduate degrees provide additional financial compensation and advancement opportunities. National salary average: Company SizeSalary Range All$28,250 - $36,750 UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.67 Financial Services Position – Stockholder or Client Service Representative Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Exit Slide Show This is the end of Financial Services. Click on the bottom-right arrow to review another part of Job Classifications or go to Coherent Sequences which is the next section of The Guide. Source: 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half

68. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.68 Coherent Sequence Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Insurance Operations Accounting I Money Matters Banking and Financial Services Statistics & Risk Management Securities & Investments Accounting II Financial Analysis Exit Slide Show

69. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.69 Coherent Sequence What is a coherent sequence of courses? A coherent sequence of courses as defined by the Texas Education Agency is “an educational plan made up of developmentally appropriate courses suited for a given career objective or goal.” Exit Slide Show

70. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.70 Coherent Sequence Why are they important? Through a well-organized educational plan of CTE courses, students will:  Visualize course content  Explore requirements fundamental to a career cluster  Develop business acumen  Complete job functions similar to professionals  Improve analytical and evaluative skills Exit Slide Show

71. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.71 Coherent Sequence Are there any required Finance coherent sequences? School district personnel develop coherent sequences for student learners using statewide TEKS (please refer to www.tea.state.tx.us). www.tea.state.tx.us Exit Slide Show

72. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.72 Coherent Sequence The following slides suggest coherent sequences by Finance job classifications based on desired learner outcomes. The coherent sequences use Finance courses that will be implemented beginning the 2010 – 2011 school year. Exit Slide Show

73. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.73 Coherent Sequence Corporate Accounting - Finance Accounting I Accounting II Why these courses? Entry-level positions require an in-depth understanding of the accounting system. Are there any additional classes? Financial Analysis Statistics & Risk Management Financial Analysis Statistics & Risk Management Additional Options Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Corporate Accounting Finance Exit Slide Show

74. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.74 Coherent Sequence Corporate Accounting - Finance Accounting I Accounting II Professional tasks may include: - recording financial transactions; - analyzing financial statements; - creating budgets and forecasts; and/or - applying auditing strategies. Financial Analysis Statistics & Risk Management Additional Options Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Corporate Accounting Finance Exit Slide Show Source: Glossary of Job Descriptions for Accounting and Finance from Robert Half International

75. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.75 Coherent Sequence Corporate Accounting - Operational Accounting I Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Why these courses? Entry-level positions require an understanding of the accounting system. Corporate Accounting Operational Exit Slide Show

76. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.76 Coherent Sequence Corporate Accounting - Operational Accounting I Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Professional tasks may include: - maintaining general ledger and subledger records; - preparing reconciliations; and/or - performing data entry, clerical, and customer service tasks. Corporate Accounting Operational Exit Slide Show Source: Glossary of Job Descriptions for Accounting and Finance from Robert Half International

77. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.77 Coherent Sequence Public Accounting Accounting I Accounting II Financial Analysis Statistics & Risk Management Additional Options Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Why these courses? Entry-level positions require an in-depth understanding of accounting and auditing functions. Public Accounting Are there any additional classes? Financial Analysis Statistics & Risk Management Exit Slide Show

78. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.78 Coherent Sequence Public Accounting Accounting I Accounting II Financial Analysis Statistics & Risk Management Additional Options Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Professional tasks may include: - analyzing financial statements; - inspecting financial records; - assisting with audit work papers; and/or - preparing tax returns. Public Accounting Exit Slide Show Source: Glossary of Job Descriptions for Accounting and Finance from Robert Half International

79. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.79 Coherent Sequence Banking Money Matters Banking and Financial Services Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Why these courses? Entry-level positions require an understanding of bank functions and good customer service skills. Banking Exit Slide Show Additional Options Accounting I Are there any additional classes? Accounting I

80. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.80 Coherent Sequence Banking Money Matters Banking and Financial Services Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Professional tasks may include: - interviewing loan applicants; - examining credit histories; - reviewing/verifying loan documents; and/or - providing accurate data to team members. Banking Exit Slide Show Source: Glossary of Job Descriptions for Accounting and Finance from Robert Half International

81. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.81 Coherent Sequence Financial Services Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Securities & Investments Money Matters Banking and Financial Services Why these courses? Entry-level positions require an understanding of investment functions and good customer service skills. Financial Services Accounting I Financial Analysis Additional Options Are there any additional classes? Accounting I Financial Analysis Exit Slide Show

82. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.82 Coherent Sequence Financial Services Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Securities & Investments Money Matters Banking and Financial Services Professional tasks may include: - processing stock purchase/sell transactions; - auditing account information; and - posting daily trades. Financial Services Accounting I Financial Analysis Additional Options Exit Slide Show Source: Glossary of Job Descriptions for Accounting and Finance from Robert Half International

83. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.83 Coherent Sequence Financial Services – Insurance Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance Securities & Investments Banking and Financial Services Developing An Insurance Coherent Sequence - - Another Finance Option The insurance industry’s focus is on the risk of loss, especially as it relates to health, life, business, or residential properties. Building a coherent sequence that prepares students for this industry should include an understanding of insurance operations complemented by exposure to risk management. Insurance Operations Accounting I Statistics & Risk Management Additional Options Exit Slide Show Financial Services This is the end of Coherent Sequences. Click on Salaries/Projections to access the next section of The Guide.

84. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.84 Salaries and Projections Exit Slide Show

85. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.85 SOCRATES The Texas Workforce Commission has made accessible the Standardized Occupational Components for Research and Analysis of Trends in the Employment System, also known as SOCRATES. This software is used for planning purposes. It provides data for a wide spectrum of careers. Exit Slide Show

86. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.86 SOCRATES This section’s focus is regional employment data for finance careers reviewed earlier. Only careers with at least 100 annually projected positions in either the replacement category (existing positions vacated by employees through resignation or termination) or growth (new positions) category are included. Exit Slide Show

87. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.87 SOCRATES For more information or to search for additional data on a region not listed, please refer to Occupational Profiles at the following website: http://socrates.cdr.state.tx.us/ Note: All data in the Salaries/Projections section was obtained through the website above. Exit Slide Show

88. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.88 Corporate Accounting Finance Texas Salaries by Region– Accountants and Auditors Public Accounting REGIONAVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area 55,827 Travis County (Austin) 69,472 Dallas County 66,102 Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 61,152 East Texas 57,491 Houston Area 63,731 Lower Rio Grande 48,277 Panhandle 57,866 Permian Basin 56,867 Upper Rio Grande 50,378 South Plains 50,461 Waco Area 47,154 The average hourly salary for these occupations in Texas is $29.50; and, nationally, $30.37. Exit Slide Show

89. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.89 Corporate Accounting Finance Public Accounting From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,620 accounting and auditing positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,620 accounting and auditing positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 1,256 Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 1,256 Accountant and Auditor Positions Due to Replacement Exit Slide Show

90. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.90 Corporate Accounting Finance Accountant and Auditor Positions Due to Growth Public Accounting From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 2,340 accounting and auditing positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 2,340 accounting and auditing positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. About 1/10 th of the 22,557 accounting and auditing positions due to growth in the United States are projected to be in Texas. About 1/10 th of the 22,557 accounting and auditing positions due to growth in the United States are projected to be in Texas. Exit Slide Show

91. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.91 Corporate Accounting Finance Texas Salaries by Region – Financial Analyst The average hourly salary for financial analysts in Texas is $36.62; and, nationally, $39.28. REGION AVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area 48,526 Travis County (Austin) 87,090 Dallas County 85,634 Tarrant County ( Fort Worth ) 67,475 D/FW Suburbs 80,205 Houston 70,762 Exit Slide Show

92. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.92 Financial Analyst Positions Due to Replacement Corporate Accounting Finance From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 115 financial analyst positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 115 financial analyst positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 1,256 Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 1,256 Exit Slide Show

93. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.93 Corporate Accounting Finance Financial Analyst Positions Due to Growth Although only 115 financial analyst positions are projected to be available due to replacement, 615 financial analyst positions are projected to be available annually in Texas due to growth. Although only 115 financial analyst positions are projected to be available due to replacement, 615 financial analyst positions are projected to be available annually in Texas due to growth. Total nationally projected openings due to growth: 7,458 Total nationally projected openings due to growth: 7,458 Exit Slide Show

94. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.94 Texas Salaries by Region – Bookkeeper Corporate Accounting Operational REGION AVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area 28,621 Travis County (Austin) 32,032 Dallas County 33,654 Tarrant County (Fort Worth)31,699 East Texas 27,560 Houston Area 32,781 Lower Rio Grande 24,981 Panhandle 28,413 Permian Basin 28,517 Upper Rio Grande 26,998 South Plains 27,830 The average hourly wage for a bookkeeper in Texas is $14.74; and, nationally, $15.76. Exit Slide Show

95. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.95 Bookkeeper Positions Due to Replacement Corporate Accounting Operational From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 2,265 bookkeeper positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 2,265 bookkeeper positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 33,076 Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 33,076 Exit Slide Show

96. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.96 Bookkeeper Positions Due to Growth Corporate Accounting Operational From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 3,005 bookkeeper positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 3,005 bookkeeper positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. National projection : 26,353 positions annually Exit Slide Show

97. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.97 Texas Salaries by Region – Billing and Posting Clerks Corporate Accounting Operational REGION AVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area28,704 Travis County (Austin) 30,638 Dallas County 32,427 Tarrant County (Fort Worth)28,475 East Texas 25,272 Houston Area 31,221 Lower Rio Grande 23,067 Panhandle 24,336 Permian Basin 24,960 Upper Rio Grande 23,754 South Plains 25,750 The average hourly wage for billing and posting clerks in Texas is $14.06; and, nationally, $14.94. Exit Slide Show

98. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.98 Billing and Posting Clerk Positions Due to Replacement Corporate Accounting Operational From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 500 billing and posting clerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 500 billing and posting clerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 6,919 Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 6,919 Exit Slide Show

99. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.99 Billing and Posting Clerk Positions Due to Growth Corporate Accounting Operational From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 590 billing and posting clerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 590 billing and posting clerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. National projection : 2,375 positions annually Texas is anticipated to have 25% of all billing and posting clerk positions due to growth. Texas is anticipated to have 25% of all billing and posting clerk positions due to growth. Exit Slide Show

100. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.100 Texas Salaries by Region – Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Corporate Accounting Operational REGION AVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area31,304 Travis County (Austin) 33,654 Dallas County 34,694 Tarrant County (Fort Worth)31,574 East Texas 28,434 Houston Area 34,174 Lower Rio Grande 26,374 Panhandle 27,997 Permian Basin 28,683 Upper Rio Grande 28,725 South Plains 28,891 The average hourly wage for a payroll and timekeeping clerks in Texas is $15.40; and, nationally, $16.59. Exit Slide Show

101. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.101 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Positions Due to Replacement Corporate Accounting Operational From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 355 payroll and timekeeping clerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 355 payroll and timekeeping clerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 5,409 Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 5,409 Exit Slide Show

102. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.102 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk Positions Due to Growth Corporate Accounting Operational From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 155 payroll and timekeeping clerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 155 payroll and timekeeping clerk positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. National projection : 663 positions annually Texas is anticipated to have 23% of all payroll and timekeeping clerk positions due to growth. Texas is anticipated to have 23% of all payroll and timekeeping clerk positions due to growth. Exit Slide Show

103. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.103 Texas Salaries by Region – Tellers REGION AVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area 24,877 Travis County (Austin) 24,378 Dallas County 24,814 Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 24,710 East Texas 21,216 Houston Area 24,794 Lower Rio Grande 19,448 Panhandle 20,946 Permian Basin 21,050 Upper Rio Grande 20,530 South Plains 19,656 Banking The average hourly wage for a teller in Texas is $11.09; and, nationally, $11.36. Exit Slide Show

104. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.104 Teller Positions Due to Replacement Banking From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,980 teller positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,980 teller positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 26,565 Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 26,565 Exit Slide Show

105. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.105 Teller Positions Due to Growth Banking From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,220 teller positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 1,220 teller positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. National projection : 8,179 positions annually Texas is anticipated to have 15% of all teller positions due to growth. Texas is anticipated to have 15% of all teller positions due to growth. Exit Slide Show

106. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.106 Texas Salaries by Region – Loan Officers REGION AVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area 67,683 Travis County (Austin) 67,330 Dallas County 76,482 Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 63,710 East Texas 51,979 Houston Area 66,435 Lower Rio Grande 59,883 Panhandle 60,715 Permian Basin 54,912 Upper Rio Grande 51,646 South Plains 60,882 Banking The average hourly wage for a loan officer in Texas is $31.86; and, nationally, $30.10. Exit Slide Show

107. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.107 Loan Officer Positions Due to Replacement Banking From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 225 loan officer positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 225 loan officer positions will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 4,011 Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 4,011 Exit Slide Show

108. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.108 Loan Officer Positions Due to Growth Banking From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 435 loan officer positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 435 loan officer positions will be available annually in Texas due to growth. National projection : 4,268 positions annually Texas is anticipated to have 10% of all loan officer positions due to growth. Texas is anticipated to have 10% of all loan officer positions due to growth. Exit Slide Show

109. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.109 Texas Salaries by Region – Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents REGION AVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area 63,794 Travis County (Austin) 78,478 Dallas County 89,045 Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 83,429 East Texas 101,192 Houston Area103,210 Lower Rio Grande 47,549 Panhandle 92,352 Permian Basin 95,909 Upper Rio Grande 75,608 South Plains 73,986 Financial Services The average hourly wage for a securities, commodities, and financial services sales agent in Texas is $41.56; and, nationally, $43.49. Exit Slide Show

110. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.110 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent Positions Due to Replacement Financial Services From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 490 positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 490 positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 8,192 Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 8,192 Exit Slide Show

111. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.111 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent Positions Due to Growth Financial Services From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 365 loan officer positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to growth. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 365 loan officer positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to growth. National projection : 7,948 positions annually Exit Slide Show

112. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.112 Texas Salaries by Region – Personal Financial Advisors REGION AVERAGE SALARY San Antonio Area 69,680 Travis County (Austin) 81,973 Surrounding Capital Counties* 119,226 Dallas County 102,544 Tarrant County 75,400 D/FW Suburban Counties 113,838 East Texas 79,331 Houston Area 87,443 Lower Rio Grande 66,602 Panhandle 61,214 Permian Basin 81,682 Upper Rio Grande 66,602 South Plains 58,136 Financial Services The average hourly wage for personal financial advisors in Texas is $41.74; and, nationally, $42.89. Although this is not an entry-level position, the personal financial advisor occupation is expected to have significant growth through 2016. Exit Slide Show

113. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.113 Personal Financial Advisor Positions Due to Replacement Financial Services From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 100 positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 100 positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to replacement. Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 1,585 Total nationally projected openings due to replacement: 1,585 Exit Slide Show

114. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.114 Personal Financial Advisor Positions Due to Growth Financial Services From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 350 personal financial advisor positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to growth. From 2006 to 2016, it is projected that 350 personal financial advisor positions in this area will be available annually in Texas due to growth. National projection: 7,218 positions annually This is the end of Salaries/Projections. Click on Useful Links to access the next section of The Guide. Exit Slide Show

115. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.115 Useful Links Exit Slide Show

116. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.116 Useful Links If you have ever wanted to experience finance outside of the classroom, take a look at the following resources. Exit Slide Show

117. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.117 Useful Links Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) Experience what it takes to become a CPA through an online movie – Road Trip! Destination CPA. This adventure is both interactive and engaging. Student membership and scholarships for high school students are available, as well. Exit Slide Show

118. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.118 Useful Links Federal Reserve Looking for a way to explore the banking industry? Visit the Federal Reserve online! Federal Reserve Education website provides numerous resources to improve rigor and relevance. Resources are available in a variety of formats. Exit Slide Show

119. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.119 Useful Links The Bureau of Engraving and Printing There are only two locations in which US currency is printed. One of those places is Fort Worth, Texas! Experience the “Money Factory” either virtually or through an on-site tour. Exit Slide Show

120. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.120 Experiencing finance careers outside of the classroom is one of the most effective ways of determining career choices. A few of the programs that will allow students to visualize themselves in finance careers while spending time on a college campus are below (please note application requirements): NABA Accounting Career Awareness Program Business Career Awareness Program - TAMU – Mays School of Business High School Student Summer Programs - UT – McCombs School of Business Useful Links Career Awareness Programs Exit Slide Show

121. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.121 Useful Links Texas Workforce Commission If you have asked a question like, “If I decide to work as an auditor in the San Antonio area, what will be my estimated income? How will my expenses affect my budget?” Well, visit the Texas Workforce Commission's Reality Check which provides excellent, realistic answers. Exit Slide Show

122. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.122 Useful Links Banking Made Easy If you want to know more information about basic bank information, check out the following websites: - Wells Fargo: Hands on BankingWells Fargo: Hands on Banking - Bank of America: Your Bank, Your FutureBank of America: Your Bank, Your Future Exit Slide Show

123. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.123 Useful Links The Finance Job Guide Exit Slide Show

124. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.124 Sources Robert Half International Inc., Glossary of Job Descriptions for Accounting and Finance from Robert Half International, 2009. Robert Half International Inc., 2009 Salary Guide from Robert Half, 2009. Texas Workforce Commission/Labor Market and Career Information SOCRATES database – Occupational Profiles. Retrieved July 28, 2009, from http://socrates.cdr.state.tx.us/ http://socrates.cdr.state.tx.us/ Exit Slide Show

125. Finance Job Guide for the Texas Finance Student Coherent Sequences Salaries/Projections Useful Links Job Classifications Home Sources About the Guide UNT in partnership with TEA Copyright ©. All rights reserved.125 Site Map Home Coherent Sequences About The Guide Salaries/Projections Useful Links Sources Job Classifications