Accounting

I am a person who tries not to miss out on opportunities.  I also love discovering what makes people  and organizations  tick. These have opened many interesting avenues for growth in my studies and career. My career path has been marked by a succession of moves that will help inch me closer to the realization of a long-held dream  to be the CEO of a major company.  This dream has enabled me to work with purpose and find a measure of work fulfillment. Through my professional dealings, I gleaned that through the right decisions, the right investments, and good policy changes, economies can improve and many peoples lives can be affected.  I strongly believe that professionals with solid background in accounting and strategic management skills can help make the world a better place to live in. There may be missteps along the way, but with the right mindset and skills, finance managers can carry on with their important role in helping set the direction for companies and aiding in global economic growth.  I am quite aware that the accounting profession can be very demanding and may pose restrictions in devoting time for other interests.  Nonetheless, I am ready to take on the challenges because I love the profession and I am continually amazed at the enormous impact it can have on other peoples lives. I truly look forward to the day when I can be at the helm of my company, whose vast resources I can harness for the greater good.                                                         

I graduated with top honors and tucked a Finance degree from the University of Indiana.  I specialized in international business and took up advanced courses. I consider myself among the fortunate people who have been given the opportunity, after college, to be trained and to represent reputable global financial institutions that maintain high ethical standards.  My work as relationship manager for Citibank-Dubai and as client service associate for Morgan Stanley honed my skills in client services, notably problem-solving skills and detail orientedness. I enjoyed these work opportunities that enabled me to interact daily with clients. I learned how to stay focused and to effectively relate with other people.

I became part of the Toastmasters Speak Smart Club in Bloomington, Indiana, an experience which helped me polish my communication skills. I actively promoted the club and its activities in the University of Indiana, utilizing modern marketing approaches. I am well aware that good and effective leaders need to collaborate and make optimum use of tools at their disposal to accomplish goals faster.

Looking around me, I have certainly noted how accounting plays a pivotal role in the financial world. It is called language of the business world and can help companies map out their growth. I believe that a strong accounting background can help pave the way for novel market strategies and sound financial models which, when combined with modern technology, can help a company take off.   Todays global firms are poised for astounding growth and I look forward to being part of a winning organizational team that can take advantage of that growth.

At this point in my career, I look forward to learning more, and obtaining a greater understanding of the workings and management techniques that may be applied within organizations in order to effect real change. I hope to be accepted in the Master of Accountancy Program at DePaul University,  and acquire unique perspectives and greater understanding of technical concepts in my chosen profession. The masters of accounting program at Depual, with its first-rate faculty with good credentials, ranks among the best. I look forward to learning the advance communication and management skills which are essential to succeeding in the highly competitive world of finance.  I hope to obtain a well-rounded education and to learn some invaluable skills to approach problems from a different point of view.  In other words, I want to develop myself to my full potential and unlock the door to greater opportunities.                                                                                                 

Some of my personal qualities  that I feel will be very useful as I embark on my plans to pursue advance studies are my dedication, work ethic, high motivation, and goal-oriented mindset. I am the type of person who will finish any project I have started, and it is something that has enabled me to excel in the academe and gain the respect of colleagues and superiors in the working world. I also understand the importance of fostering team spirit and cooperation. I likewise uphold ethical responsibility. It is interesting to note that the Master of Accountancy Program at DePaul University also offers not just professional skills enhancement but a broad understanding of the ethical and legal considerations that are crucial to a profession like accounting (Master of Accountancy, 2010).                                                                                                          

I firmly believe the school will help ingrain the analytical exactitude, communication skills, and managerial abilities that will help me as a future leader. I want to further build my leadership capacity.  A good learning institution will be an immense help. I hope you will take a favorable decision regarding my admission to the Master of Accountancy Program at DePaul University.