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Recommended Classes      

To prepare yourself for a career in accounting there are certain classes you should plan to take while you’re in high school and college. Different schools offer different courses and/or course titles.

High School

• Business

• Computer

• Economics

• English (Literature and Writing)

• Foreign Language

• Marketing

• Mathematics

College

When you reach college, each school has its own core curriculum. Look for classes that will develop your skills in these areas.

• Accounting

• Behavioral Sciences

• Business Communications

• Business Law

• Economics

• Ethics

• Finance

• Foreign Language (Especially if you plan to work internationally)

• Information Systems

• International Business

• Management

• Marketing

• Mathematics

• Public Policy

• Public Presentation

• Strategic Planning

• Statistics