Certified Public Accountant Research Paper

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For my wild and precious life I strive to become a Certified Financial Officer (CFO) of a globally renowned music recording company known as Universal Music Group (UMG). The recorded music business discovers and develops recording artists and then markets and promotes their music across a wide array of formats and platforms. UMG is comprised of artists across many genres and they currently have over 50 music labels locally and internationally. Music has always been a passion of mine, and what better way to fulfill my career as a CFO within an industry that I love and admire.

As for any individual with aspirations of becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), the path begins by obtaining an undergraduate degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting (which I am currently working on). I have four more classes until I reach this first goal, at which point I will begin phase two of my career. My second goal is to pass and earn the CPA license. Having this license is instrumental for all Accounting majors and is the point where paths differ for Accountants whether in the public or private sector.

As a public accountant you are trained to
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Working for a publicly traded company for the past seven years, I learned a few things about myself. I started as a driver covering deliveries as far north as West Palm Beach and down south to Homestead. In the year I spent making deliveries throughout the various counties and cities, I realized that I really enjoyed traveling. Additionally, as I became a tenured employee, I was given the opportunity to work longer shifts and take on greater responsibilities. I learned how to work well under pressure, meeting sensitive timelines, and being organized and efficient on a daily basis. These are all qualities needed to succeed in a career within the public

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