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Economics and Accounting

Knowledge

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Category

Knowledge

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

4.2 / 5

Careers Using Economics and Accounting

Ranked by how important Economics and Accounting is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.

Accountants and Auditors

Business and Financial Operations · $81,680/yr

4.7

Investment Fund Managers

Management · $161,700/yr

4.7

Treasurers and Controllers

Management · $161,700/yr

4.6

Economists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $115,440/yr

4.5

Credit Analysts

Business and Financial Operations · $80,970/yr

4.5

Environmental Economists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $115,440/yr

4.4

Budget Analysts

Business and Financial Operations · $87,930/yr

4.4

Financial Quantitative Analysts

Business and Financial Operations · $80,190/yr

4.2

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $119,980/yr

4.2

Financial Managers

Management · $161,700/yr

4.1

Personal Financial Advisors

Business and Financial Operations · $102,140/yr

4.1

Financial Examiners

Business and Financial Operations · $90,400/yr

4.1

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Management · $66,700/yr

4.1

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Office and Administrative Support · $55,290/yr

4.1

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Business and Financial Operations · $80,190/yr

4.0

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $97,270/yr

4.0

Cost Estimators

Business and Financial Operations · $77,070/yr

4.0

Lodging Managers

Management · $68,130/yr

4.0

Chief Executives

Management · $206,420/yr

4.0

Loan Officers

Business and Financial Operations · $74,180/yr

3.9

Tax Preparers

Business and Financial Operations · $50,560/yr

3.9

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Sales and Related · $78,140/yr

3.9

Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

Business and Financial Operations

3.9

Construction Managers

Management · $106,980/yr

3.8

Supply Chain Managers

Management · $102,010/yr

3.8

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