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Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Account Clerk
AS Degree
Account Clerk
Certificate of Achievement
Account Clerk I
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk II
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk Program
Certificate or Training

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.
Account Clerk
AS Degree
Account Clerk
Certificate of Achievement
Account Clerk I
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk II
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk Program
Certificate or Training

Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
Account Clerk
AS Degree
Account Clerk
Certificate of Achievement
Account Clerk I
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk II
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk Program
Certificate or Training

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.
Account Clerk
AS Degree
Account Clerk
Certificate of Achievement
Account Clerk I
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk II
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk Program
Certificate or Training

Develop quantitative financial products used to inform individuals or financial institutions engaged in saving, lending, investing, borrowing, or managing risk. Investigate methods for financial analysis to create mathematical models used to develop improved analytical tools or advanced financial investment instruments.
Bank Teller
Certificate or Training
Banking
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
AS Degree
Business Administration: Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement

Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.
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AS Degree
Addictive Disorders Studies In The Criminal Justice System
Certificate of Achievement
Admin. of Justice for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Business: Finance
AA Degree
Children in the Justice System
Certificate of Achievement