Looking back I have come to realize that the path I have chosen couldn’t be more fitting for who I am and who I aspire to be. I remember my father always telling me that I have a place in the business world at a very early age. Whether it was selling candy during my high school years, working my way up in an organization, or creating procedures that improved the efficiency and production of an entire department. I have come to realize I have much to offer wherever I go. This was not always the case I must admit explaining why I am most likely older than a majority of candidates. Along with my age I have years of work experience that allowed me to acquire many skills that make me the person I am today. These skills plus an extreme desire to …show more content…
I was told to not include negative aspects of my life in any of my responses, but that is not who I am. It is strange to say but being a high school dropout and working a dead end job were probably the best choices I could have made. It took time but the choices I made in the past are the driving forces that bring me here today, writing this response, prepared to extend my knowledge, and eager to enter the business world. The day I applied to my local community college was the day that I realized that I can and will do this. Since then I was able to achieve every goal I set for myself while working a full time job and raising a family. There is no question that the desire I have to succeed has been established and growing as the days go by, but this desire paired with the skills I have acquired make me the perfect fit for this …show more content…
I am eager to begin the testing process for the much anticipated CPA exam. I understand your program is not considered a CPA review, however the benefit of a broad and challenging curriculum, taught by a faculty with motivating accolades, will give me a highly developed understanding of the accounting and business relationship. I plan to begin the CPA testing process as soon as possible and look forward to earning the CPA license. Upon graduation I hope to quickly enter the field, gain experience, and grow a network of connections. Being employed by one of the larger accounting corporations will be the best option for me to accomplish the tasks noted above. The recruitment of these organizations on your campus played a large role in pursuing a MAC at this stage of my education and career. As for long-term goals, I dream to follow in a very influential professors footsteps. As a personal mentor and alumni member of Villanova University, Professor Michael Decosmo, who is the CPA of his own firm and has been teaching at East Stroudsburg University for quite some time, inspired me to follow the path he chose for himself. Professor Decosmo pushed me to succeed in many facets of my life and has taught me more about accounting than any professor thus far. His excitement for teaching and influencing students lends me the
Majored in accounting during my undergraduate at Michigan State University, I am determined to be an audit professional at a public accounting firm in Toronto upon graduation from MMPA program. To better qualify myself and equip myself with advanced accounting knowledge, I am dedicated to obtaining the CPA designation as well. In the next three to five years, I see myself being promoted from an associate to a manager who will lead a team and direct a project. Working as a manager in a public accounting firm will definitely sharpen my leadership ability and problem-solving skills, which are prerequisites for my long-term career objective. Ten years down the road, I want to work in the finance department of a public company as CFO or controller,
...has always been a goal for me, and I hope I get the chance to achieve it. I am aware of the many responsibilities and also major difficulties that this job has to offer, but most of all, I am determined to reach the my goals in order to fulfill my chance of being successful in this career.
It has taken me a long time to come to this point but I am now sure of what I want to do, and what I need to do to achieve my goals. Had I not gone through the countless jobs and educational paths, I would have never come to the one that I finally know I will love and it will benefit me as a person, and benefit my family financially.
When I think about how I became the person I am, all I can think about is where I am from; where my roots lie; what really has shaped me to the kind of person I am today; my hometown of Brownsville, Texas. Unlike every other city in Texas, the vibe that comes from my town cannot be compared to any other in the whole state, which is mainly due to the demographics. Less than 5% of all the population of Brownsville are non-Hispanic, and it is definitely not known for being a wealthiest city in Texas; which gave me a distinctive feel for the area and the people all around me.
I came to Texas Tech with the goal of graduating with a degree in accounting. I always knew accounting would be a good field for me due to my organizational skills and the fact that every industry needs accountants. However, I had no idea what profession or industry I wanted to go into. In my time here at Texas Tech, I have had valuable experiences and have come up with several goals for events that will occur before and after earning my degree. The short-term goals I set in place for myself are to obtain an assurance internship with a Big 4 accounting firm and to get accepted into the MSA program so that I will be eligible to sit for the CPA exam after graduation. My long-term goals consist of earning a full-time position at the firm I intern at,
Just as I plan to have a successful career, I hope to spend my life doing the things I
Public accounting involves services such as auditing and tax-preparation. There are many ways CPA’s’ help businesses and individuals. CPAs help individuals and companies with financial planning, investments, taxes, mergers and acquisitions. Individuals, businesses, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies need CPAs to offer objective advice and assistance in both financial and strategic areas. CPA’s have broad range of duties to choose from, like environmental accounting to forensic accounting. Although opportunities are plentiful and varied for top-notch accounting graduates, many new entrants to the profession consider an entry-level job in public accounting to be an essential first stop on their career path. The reason is simple: a public accounting background is a huge resume-builder that confers instant credibility. Employers often prefer to hire candidates who have public accounting experience and have earned the always-in-demand CPA
My career goal is to work in an accounting firm as a senior manager in assurance and advisory. I will be transferring to California State University, Northridge (CSUN) in fall 2018 to pursue Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy and double major in Information Systems. I will be taking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam to strengthen my portfolio as an accountant. My other goal is to participate in the California Society of CPA, a non-profit accounting organization that supports CPA profession with advocacy and community. I plan to become part of the CSUN community by participating in student life on campus, and joining clubs and organizations.
My story starts like many others around this world; unfortunately being raised in a poor situation. I grew up in a single parent family, with my five other siblings. From a very young age, I was determined to succeed at any goal I ever dreamt of. Seeing my mother struggle inspired me to work hard and go after what I wanted in life. I didn’t have the money like many others did growing up. I had to work multiple jobs to put myself through school and pursue the activities and social outings of my youth.
Describe the world you come from, your family, community, or school. What life experiences have shaped who you are today and what challenges have you overcome? (i.e. financial, personal, medical, etc.). Describe your academic and career goals, and your plans to achieve them. What has motivated you to pursue a higher education? Explain how the LAEF scholarship will help you. (Tip: What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores?)
That summer after school I just wanted to find a job and start making some money. Going to college for anther four year was something I thought I could not handle. I final got a job at UPS unloading trucks. At first I thought how hard could it be? But every day I would come home exhausted from working in the heat. And then when I got tiny pay check, it hit me. From then on I decided that manual labor was something that I could not do the rest of my life and I could definitely not support a family on that income. A job behind a desk in the air conditioning was what I wanted.
My second goal is to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). I plan to take the CPA exam immediately after my completion of Master’s program. The CPA certificate will not only to show my competence in independent work but also promote my opportunities to enter a managerial position. To realize my long-term goal of becoming a partner of Ernst & Young, I must be a role model who is familiar with advanced-level knowledge and certification exam.
At a glance, accounting might appear as a repetitive cycle of preparing and examining financial statements. However, a brief exposure to accounting has taught me how chaotic it can be for accountants. An accountant captures and represents the information of businesses. By reviewing financial operations, an accountant helps a business run efficiently. This profession can be intellectually stimulating and rewarding. After learning about accounting, I cannot help but be interested and desire to work toward a degree in accountancy. In my studies, I have learned accountants require a plethora of qualities to be successful. And to mature from a student to a professional, I must resolve to strengthen my weaknesses. There is much I must learn and achieve, but a degree in accounting is well worth the time spent.
Upon reading the essay prompt, I took a few moments to introspect. I thought back to every experience that helped mold me into the person I am today. As human beings, we are influenced by many aspects of our surroundings. Even as children, we develop certain attributes through observation, or through conditioning by our parents. These attributes may not be always positive, but the combination of both positive and negative qualities form the people we are today. No one is perfect; nevertheless, some are fortunate enough to have their strengths outweigh their weaknesses. I believe I am one of those lucky people.
As you know, I am not a famous ball player or athlete. I am not a famous actor, entertainer or person with millions in the bank. I am not an ex-con who is going to tell you not to take the same path I took. However, my bio is quite powerful. Everything I went through made me the strong man I am today. I knew that education would be the key to my success. I developed the hunger and desire to be successful at a young age. I had so many reasons to become a statistic or to fail. Every one of those reasons would only have been excuses. I simply refused to become another negative statistic and that was a conscientious choice I made.