Today, I am currently of junior status at Baruch College. I plan to graduate with a BBA in accounting in May of 2014 and MS in accounting the following year. My first career goal is to develop a strong education with a 3.5 GPA. My second career goal is to successfully pass the CPA exam as well as the CMA exam. My third career goal is to successfully complete at least one internship at a facility that I would like to work at in the future as a full time employee. I also have the goal of receiving a job offer from an accounting firm on the west coast of the United States.
I believe that persistence and honesty will deem me a strong applicant in the business world. I am always eager to learn and try until I succeed. I believe however that my tendency to rush and accomplish many things in a short time will prove to be a weakness. Working full-time, going to school full-time, being a member of a fire department, and maintaining a personal relationship while living on my own has definitely proved to be a difficult challenge. While it makes my life harder right now and does not allow me to put as much time as I would like in to each activity, I also believe it can prove to be strength over a lifetime by learning from it and working hard.
In order to reach my goals and maintain my busy life, I make sure to keep track of my progress. I plan out my class schedule and what I can handle as far as coursework for the remainder of my education at Baruch College. I created a spreadsheet based on my visit with an undergraduate advisor that lists all the classes needed to graduate and then organize them in to a reasonable schedule for each remaining semester. As no classes are guaranteed, I continually update my spread sheet. I also have a spreadsheet with all my current classes and due dates for reading assignments and homework assignments so that I know how to prioritize my workload. I do my best to thoroughly understand the content of each class as we approach each subject to make sure that I am with familiar with everything in case I do not get the chance to study. To successfully pass the CPA exam as well as the CMA exam, I plan to enroll in workshops concluding the spring semester and start practicing exam questions as often as possible. To obtain an internship, I plan to utilize the STARR center at Baruch College by obtaining help making my resume better and doing mock interviews to increase my communication skills. I plan to work under the treasurer of my fire company to obtain financial budgeting and accounting experience and hope that a member that works for the ADA can assist me in obtaining an internship there. I am constantly looking for opportunities to enhance my educational and hands on experience which I believe will lead to the successful offer of a job anywhere in the country.
I can see that you are very committed and well organized. Becoming a CPA is very hard, but it’s one of the best jobs that people can suggest. I used to major in accounting but I realized it was not fit for my personality. I think you’ll do a very good job if you have patience and continue with your plan just like you said, “I believe that persistence and honesty will deem me a strong applicant in the business world.” Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are very committed and have a well thought out plan. I too am an accounting major and plan to take the CPA exam. It will be tough but we just need to have the determination to achieve our goals in life. It's amazing that you work full-time, a full-time and a memeber of the fire department - it's amazing that you have time for anything else. I think your plan is a SMART plan and that if you follow it (which I'm sure you will) you will be a very accomplished woman in the accounting field.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you have a lot on your plate, but managing it well. Becoming a CPA maybe hard, but with everything that you are juggling and having a high overall academic standing you will reach your goal. You have a clear idea on what you want to accomplish in the next five years or so, and this will definitely work to your advantage.
ReplyDeleteYou are very independent as a both full-time students and fire department member.Same as above comments i think your plan is well thought. Although pass both CPA and CMA is hard i believe you will success.
ReplyDeleteLiz, I too am determined to get into the field of accounting. The path won't be easy for either of us but once we achieve our goals, the journey means that much more. I'm certain that we both will both persevere and set out to whatever our sights are set on. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteYou are very dedicated to your responsibilities and have a very well thought- out plan. One of your strengths seems to be multitasking, it will get you very far in reaching your goals. With a little patience and continuous determination, you will do a great job.
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