My GPA is not a valid indicator of the amount of work that I have put in through each semester. In my first year of taking business classes, I had been pledging for a business fraternity for 10 weeks and the workload was equivalent to an internship which hindered my time in focusing directly on school. My second year of college, I had taken up the responsibility of paying for my own living expenses, including rent and meals. To pay for that, I began working as an intern at an accounting firm. As rewarding as it is to be able to learn skills ahead of time, I wanted to further my experience by taking accounting practicum. During my sophomore year, I learned how to file taxes for people within our community through accounting practicum and how to file taxes for nonprofits through my internship.
The Integrated Master in Professional Accounting Program is beneficial in every way, and I want to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more than what is already available. Coming into college, I desired to broaden my skills to help a variety of people and I like that accountants can reach that range. I want the ability to not just help people from low socioeconomic standings, but to also work with large firms in …show more content…
What I have learned through pledging for 10 weeks was the unrelenting power of teamwork and how unique individuals with different skills can come together and surpass expectations. I acquired the skills to work with clients, that require accounting help, through auditing and accounting techniques at my internship. I learned the necessary competence through shadowing an independent CPA over a summer which inspired me to find my potential through individual growth. Most recently, I have recognized how impactful accountants can be when it comes to educating the community in regards their
The Integrated Master in Professional Accounting Program is beneficial in every way, and I want to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more than what is already available. Coming into college, I desired to broaden my skills to help a variety of people and I like that accountants can reach that range. I want the ability to not just help people from low socioeconomic standings, but to also work with large firms in …show more content…
What I have learned through pledging for 10 weeks was the unrelenting power of teamwork and how unique individuals with different skills can come together and surpass expectations. I acquired the skills to work with clients, that require accounting help, through auditing and accounting techniques at my internship. I learned the necessary competence through shadowing an independent CPA over a summer which inspired me to find my potential through individual growth. Most recently, I have recognized how impactful accountants can be when it comes to educating the community in regards their