0510 - Accounting Series

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series covers positions that advise on or administer, supervise, or perform professional accounting work that requires application of accounting theories, concepts, principles, and standards to the financial activities of governmental, quasi-governmental, or private sector organizations. The work includes: designing, developing, operating, or inspecting accounting systems; prescribing accounting standards, policies, and requirements; examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting data, records, and reports; or advising or assisting management on accounting and financial management matters. Accounting theories, concepts, principles and standards address these types of duties: determining the boundaries of an accounting entity; recognizing and measuring revenues; matching revenues and expenses by applying methodologies such as accrual accounting and depreciation; defining and measuring costs by applying methodologies such as standard, process, job-order, and activity-based costing; and, full disclosure on financial statements.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) In DemandIs In Demand American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) In DemandIs In Demand Association of Government Accountants (AGA) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) In DemandIs In Demand International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) otherOther    
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) In DemandIs In Demand Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) someSome    
Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor (ABA) Is Not In Demand Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation someSome    
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) Is Not In Demand National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Cost Professional (CCP) Is Not In Demand AACE International someSome    
Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst (PCEA) Is Not In Demand International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) otherOther    
Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) Is Not In Demand The Institute of Financial Operations someSome    
Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) Is Not In Demand The Institute of Financial Operations someSome    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 0510 - Accounting Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Accountants mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Auditors someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Financial Examiners someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Treasurers and Controllers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
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This is an official U.S. Navy websiteUpdated: October 16, 2019
Click here to go to Certified Public Accountant (CPA) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is an entry-level to mid-level professional certification recommended for government financial managers. The CGFM certifies an individual’s knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, internal controls and budgeting at the federal, state and local levels. CGFM candidates must have at least two years of professional-level experience in government financial management. To take any of the CGFM examinations, candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates and those certified agree to adhere to the AGA's Code of Ethics.

Click here to go to Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) COOL Snapshot page.

The CTP exam is designed to test mastery of knowledge and skills required by treasury professionals to execute critical functions related to corporate liquidity, capital and risk management.

Click here to go to Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor (ABA) COOL Snapshot page.

The Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT), Accredited Business Accountant (ABA) certification focuses on financial accounting, financial reporting, financial statement preparation, taxation, managerial accounting, business law, and ethics for small-to-medium-sized businesses. ABA candidates must meet work experience requirements. Candidates should also check with the local state board of accountancy for compliance rules since different states have different regulatory requirements.

Click here to go to Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Cost Professional (CCP) COOL Snapshot page.

The AACE International, Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification is for experienced practitioners with advanced knowledge and technical expertise to apply the broad principles and best practices of Total Cost Management (TCM) in the planning, execution and management of any organizational project or program. CCPs also demonstrate the ability to research and communicate aspects of TCM principles and practices to all levels of project or program stakeholders, both internally and externally. CCP candidates must have eight years of industry related experience or four years of industry related experience plus a four-year industry related college degree. Candidates must also prepare, submit, and pass a 2,500 minimum word technical paper and pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

Click here to go to the GI Bill site.

ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Accountants
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move salary info for Accountants
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Auditors
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move salary info for Auditors
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Financial Examiners
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move salary info for Financial Examiners
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Treasurers and Controllers
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move salary info for Treasurers and Controllers