Masters in Professional Accountancy

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Accounting and financial oversight is a passion of mine. I also enjoy helping others achieve their desired goals. Due primarily to the extreme catastrophes caused by the financial crisis, solid accounting principles are needed more than ever. Individual investors, pension funds, and governments all rely on solid financial information in order to make prudent decisions regarding their investments. Accounting, and the confidence in its reliability, is the primarily component to its trust. Through the coursework garnered through this program, my aim is to instill trust within accounting to help provide companies with pertinent and useful information. This information, I believe, will allow companies to make prudent financial decisions that ultimately benefit the company and society at large. I intend to apply the knowledge gained from this program to provide viable and beneficial accounting solutions to a fortune 500 company.

My short goals upon completion of the program are centered primarily on working for a company in which I personally admire. Upon completion of the program I expect to accept an entry level accounting position which will properly utilize my skills and abilities. I intend to learn extensively about the business in addition to making an immediate impact on the accounting department. I also expect to add value to the organization through my skills that will immediate be recognized by the organization. Through this skill recognition, I will aspire to receive a promotion within 2 years of accepting the original entry level position.

I posses many of the skills needed to achieve these goals. A deep passion for numbers, rooted in my strong undergraduate performance, provides a foundation in which to build my accounting proficiency. In addition, I posses a strong attention to detail which is needed within the field. In addition, I posses strong team work skills which will be needed within a large organization. Individuals, particularly in a more globalized economy, will need the ability to communicate effectively with others. These communication skills are integral to proper teamwork, as accounting requires large amounts of collaboration. Finally, I posses curiosity, which is a very underrating skill its todays market economy. Curiosity, particularly in the accounting profession is needed to unearth potential threats to business or accounting assumptions that might otherwise undermine the viability of a company. This curiosity is particularly helpful when the credibility of company could be potentially at stake.

According to the universities business website, the Masters in Professional Accounting Program is designed to be completed within 24 months. This program is obviously fast paced and intense; requiring candidates to work very hard in addition to managing their time effectively. This is the type of environment that I thrive in and my previous experience confirms that. I enjoy interaction, working on teams, and learning skill sets that will sustain me throughout the course of my life. In addition, I have chosen this degree to enhance my knowledge regarding financial reporting, auditing, and internal controls. If granted admission into the program, I will accept the challenges posed by the program and use those to better, not only myself but those around me.

From my previous experiences in my undergraduate curriculum, I am well prepared to handle the fast paced course load of the program. Apart from my solid undergraduate performance, I have acquired practical experience through my various internships and work experience. I believe a master in accounting degree is the next logical step for me to take on my journey to becoming a prominent executive of a fortune 500 company. This degree would provide me with the necessary knowledge to achieve my business goals and objectives. The broad foundation of the accounting program would allow me to further hone the quantitative and conceptual skills needed to run a successful business.