personal statement for graduate school

Amanda

EDUCATION

University of San Diego San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Accountancy Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

· Major GPA: 3.15 Overall GPA: 2.94

Accounting Coursework – Completed:

Principles of Financial Accounting Principles of Managerial Accounting

Intermediate Accounting I & II Cost Accounting

Federal Tax Accounting I Accounting Information System

Ethics for Accountants

Accounting Coursework - In Progress:

Advanced Accounting Federal Tax Accounting II

Auditing

Will complete CPA exam and 150 units by Jan 2020

EXPERIENCE

Jingyou Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd. Zhejiang, China

Accounting Intern May - June 2018

Accounting Intern June - Aug 2016

· Assisted with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate financial records.

· Utilized bookkeeping software to input records and communicate to accountants when needed.

· Prepared financial reports, such as balance sheet, income statements, invoices, and other documents.

· Handled sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.

SKILLS

· Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Knowledge of Slides Master, QuickBooks

· Fluent in Chinese (native) and English

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Accounting Society Sept 2017 - Present

Student Accounting Lab Tutor

· Provide tutoring assistance weekly to students in principles classes.

· Present accounting problem solutions for students.

Active Member

· Attend weekly meetings and presentations.

· Volunteer when needed for events and projects.

· Join community services every semester.

Montgomery Middle School, Tutor Jan - May 2017

· Provided small group tutoring to students in Biology Lab class

· Helped teachers preparing class materials.

Feeding American San Diego, Volunteer Mar - May 2016