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Entry Level Search Paper

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This paper will detail my search of entry level accounting potions in the northern Virginia area. I will describe in detail my process throughout my searches, as well as the path I have taken, and plan to take, to be able to apply for the chosen position. I started out with three similar positions in a very similar geographic area, but ultimately chose one position that most appealed to me. This was a rather involved process, involving searching various sources, even though most of the information was published, ultimately, by the company itself. This is an entry level position search because I am just beginning my venture into the workforce, and I have many plans to grow and advance from here. My education and experiences have prepared me …show more content…

This company need not be an accounting firm, though I am definitely receptive to working for an accounting firm. My short term goals that will help me to achieve that are as follows. First, I will finish my Bachelor of Science degree in accounting at Frostburg State University. I then hope to enroll in the Masters of Business Administration program that Frostburg has to offer. This is an excellent opportunity for several reasons, the first being that it is a very valuable and sought after certification. Secondly, it will put me at the 150 credit threshold necessary to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam in the majority of states. My ideal location would be in Virginia due mostly to the political climate of the state, and the CPA requirements there are very much the same as in Maryland. I would also definitely consider pursuing licensure in both states to increase my competiveness, and ability to work beyond state lines. This is important because it is my final major short term goal. If completed, these three goals will make me ready to begin my quest for the job that I am ultimately seeking by ensuring that I am qualified and prepared for the

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