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Financial Consulting Event (FCE) DECA Practice
Participants analyze a financial case study and provide comprehensive consulting recommendations. Practice FCE roleplays in the official DECA format and get scored the way a judge scores you — on the performance indicators that actually decide the event.
FCE competition format
Prep time
90 minutes
Presentation
Up to 15 minutes
PIs scored
5 per case
PI pool
802 indicators
You are a financial consulting team
Executive panel
Sample FCE roleplay scenarios
Real examples of the case prompts Case Ace generates for Financial Consulting Event. Every session produces a new one, so you never rehearse the same case twice.
Analyze a company's financial position and recommend improvements
Develop a strategic financial plan for business growth
Evaluate investment opportunities and risk factors
Create financial projections for a new business venture
What FCE tests you on
The instructional areas Financial Consulting Event draws from most heavily, by number of official performance indicators.
Example FCE performance indicators
FI:058Explain forms of financial exchange (cash, credit, debit, electronic funds transfer, etc.)Financial AnalysisFI:059Identify types of currency (paper money, coins, banknotes, government bonds, treasury notes, etc.)Financial AnalysisPD:002Maintain appropriate personal appearanceProfessional DevelopmentPD:009Demonstrate systematic behaviorProfessional DevelopmentOP:189Explain the nature of operationsOperationsOP:190Discuss the role of ethics in operationsOperationsEI:001Describe the nature of emotional intelligenceEmotional IntelligenceEI:016Explain the concept of self-esteemEmotional IntelligenceNF:077Assess information needsInformation ManagementNF:078Obtain needed information efficientlyInformation ManagementEC:002Distinguish between economic goods and servicesEconomicsEC:003Explain the concept of economic resourcesEconomicsHow to place in FCE
Provide data-driven recommendations
Consider both qualitative and quantitative factors
Address risk and mitigation strategies
Present clear, actionable solutions
Support conclusions with financial analysis
FCE frequently asked questions
What is the Financial Consulting Event (FCE) event in DECA?
Participants analyze a financial case study and provide comprehensive consulting recommendations. It sits in the Finance career cluster and is scored on 5 performance indicators drawn from a pool of 802 official PIs.
How long is the FCE roleplay?
Competitors get 90 minutes to prepare and up to 15 minutes to present to the judge. You are a financial consulting team
What performance indicators are on the FCE exam and roleplay?
FCE draws most heavily from Financial Analysis, Professional Development, Operations, Emotional Intelligence. Case Ace includes every one of the 802 performance indicators tied to this event as free flashcards with AI explanations.
How do I practice FCE roleplays before competition?
Generate an unlimited number of FCE practice cases in the official DECA format, present them out loud, and get judge-style AI feedback scored against the same performance indicators a real judge uses. It is free to start.
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