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My purpose or
lifes vision is:
My long-term
career goal is
(to be completed
within 6 months to
1 year):
My lifes vision is to be a Certified Public Accountant working in the public accounting profession.
S Become a Certified Public Accountant
M by obtaining my CPA license
A which consists of passing the four sections of the CPA exam, completing 150 credit hours, and gaining one year
of relevant work experience
R so that I can gain access to more diverse jobs and advancement opportunities
T by August of 2017
My short-term
career goal is (to
be completed
within 3 6
months):
My career goals
align with my
purpose/lifes
vision because:
*This short-term career goal has been updated as my previous short-term goal (finding a summer internship) has
been accomplished.
Both goals are essential to becoming a CPA. Meeting the requirements for the CPA license is difficult, and my longterm goal ensures I stay focused on accomplishing what needs to be done before life, family, and work get in the
way. My short-term goal is also very relevant because it will ensure I break into the accounting profession soon after
graduation. I have set my short -term goal to specifically include a CPA firm and not just any accounting or bookkeeping job so that I can earn the necessary work experience for the CPA license and also get an idea of what life as
a CPA is like before I even get my certification. This will allow me to see if being a CPA is really what I want to do
with my life.
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My highest point of
contribution is:
Finding a paid summer internship that counts toward my graduation requirement and continues to provide me with
valuable hands-on experience in corporate accounting and the chance to develop a connection with a network of
CPAs and controllers.
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Compare where you are today against where you desire to be. Identify strategies to close any gaps that exist, and what you will
do to hold yourself accountable. Revisit your plan frequently to celebrate your successes and make adjustments where needed.
My current education is
(include relevant certifications):
Undergraduate degree in
accounting in progress
Undergraduate degree in
accounting in progress, which will
be completed with 140 credit
hours, 24 of which are in
accounting
2. Speaking effectively
3. Analyzing data
4. Setting priorities
5. Working in a team
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By this date
(Achieved? Y/N):
August 2016
Required education is
(include relevant certifications):
Undergraduate degree in accounting
August 2017
By this date
(Achieved? Y/N):
Summer 2017
August 2016
December 2016
Excel/spreadsheet mastery
June 2016
Setting goals
September
2016
3. Altruism
By this date
(Achieved? Y/N):
June 2016
September
2016 for shortterm; December
2021 for longterm
August 2016
Vanguard
Grant Thornton
In five years, I will be a CPA working in a public accounting firm in D.C. and be managing either the
audit or tax department.
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