I’m a student at BMCC and I have an interest in Accounting. I graduate this semester with my Associates of Applied Science degree in Accounting. The reason why I’m in this field is because I always enjoyed numbers as a kid and accounting may be the best route to a successful business career because accounting has always been considered as the language and basic tool of business. I also feel the demand for accountants appears to be growing and exceeding job opportunities in today 's business economy. Accounting opens doors in every single kind of business all around the world. It can give me the establishment I need to go on and become a CPA. It also can prepare me to become a potential partner in an accounting firm, to follow a career in finance or corporate management, to maybe work in government, or even to become an entrepreneur when I choose to retire. I feel no matter what I decide to do in life, having an accounting background can open opportunities for me. I also would be giving the opportunity to meet a diverse range of backgrounds such as coworkers, cliental and mentors. My older brother graduated from Monroe College with his associates in accounting. He ended up having kids and never progressed further in his accounting career. Being aware inspired me to want to work harder to progress to accomplish my goals. My long term career goal is to be a CPA but in order for me to achieve that I must conquer my short term goals. My short term goals are to graduate from
In the fall of 2012, I enrolled in North Hennepin Community College to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Accounting consequently awakening my thirst for learning. Majoring in accounting was an easy choice since I had a background in bookkeeping and I have always enjoyed working with numbers. My goal when I first enrolled in North Hennepin was to acquire an Associate’s Degree, and join the workforce, however, as I progressed closer to finishing my course there, I realized I wanted a Bachelors’ Degree since I enjoyed challenging myself and learning material that was critical to my career.
In the future I would like to continue my education. I would love to study A levels with a view of going to university. I particularly want to study business and accounts further this is because they both interest me a lot and have content which I enjoy studying. It would be an honour to be able to study accounting and enhance my understanding of what I already know and build from that which will help me achieve my goal of pursuing a career in accounting and
1. Describe one short-term goal that you have and at least one thing you will need to do in order to accomplish that goal. (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points) One short term goal I have is to have a good GPA on my Progress Report, the one thing I’ll have to do to accomplish that is to do all my work in each class.
One short-term goal that I have is to graduate from high school. I will need to do all of my work and do my best in all of my classes to accomplish that goal.
In an entry level position at a public accounting firm the skill set I have already acquired will be very useful. My experience in bookkeeping as an accounting assistant at present will help prepare me for the data entry assignments usually associated with entry level positions. As my position progresses within the firm, I will be relying more on the knowledge I learn while earning my degree.
Going into my freshman year at Liberty University, I knew I wanted to major in accounting. I understood that a BS in Accounting would set me up with many options in the business world to make up to six digits. However, I did not know exactly what I wanted to do with my degree. The FOCUS 2 Career Exploration Worksheet showed me many options that my degree would give me, along with the pay that goes with each. This helped me to narrow it
Completing my bachelor’s degree in Nursing has been a personal goal of mine since I graduated with my associate’s degree in nursing. Having my BSN degree is essential for my career and personal development. Initially after graduating with my ASN, I enrolled in a BSN program and started my first class, when life happened. I was a single mother raising my 5 year old daughter, working the night shifts at Miami Children’s Hospital. I was dating my now husband and became pregnant with my second child. I ended up having to quit my job as a pediatric nurse which was my goal, to be a pediatric nurse, get my BSN and climb the ladder there. After the birth of my daughter my personal goals changed, and my academic and career goals were put on hold.
In the fall of 2012, I enrolled in North Hennepin Community College to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and my thirst for learning was awakened. I chose accounting because I previously had a background in bookkeeping and I have always enjoyed working with numbers. My goal when I first enrolled in North Hennepin was to acquire an Associate’s Degree, and join the workforce, however as I got closer to finishing my course there I realized I wanted a Bachelors’ Degree because I enjoyed challenging myself and learning material that was critical to my career.
The main reason for completing the MSA program at Nichols College is to better serve my clients and get one step closer in achieving my goal of becoming a CPA. This reason has not changed since I started this master’s program. I have been out of school for a long time and I know that the best way to achieve my goals were to further my education in order to keep up with the technology and the accounting profession. Therefore, I believe that by attaining my Masters at Nichols College, I will be able to advance in my career and better serve my clients. My personal goal of becoming a CPA and one day be able to own my own practice is becoming more of a reality versus just a thought of someday I will go back to school and take the exam..
My short-term (within 5 years) goal is to become Country-Head / CEO of Morningstar’s international business unit in Asia or Latin America, and build it into a profitable and sustainable organization. My long-term (within 10 years) goal is to become a CEO of Morningstar’s international business globally. Personally, I am passionate about teaching, acting, adventure sports and fitness. My personal goals are to run a marathon and to set-up a nonprofit organization in the field of education.
I know have a list of short-term goals that will eventually help me reach my long-term goal of graduating with a business degree.
I am an ambitious, creative and enthusiastic individual. Since childhood I have enjoyed maths, as it is challenging and consists mostly of problem solving. Therefore, wanting to further my career in finance and accounting. I am a sociable individual who gets on well with others. I am computer literate; therefore I am familiar with software's such as Excel and publisher, and I believe that this skill will help with my progress in accounting. I work well on my own and within a group, which makes me an ideal candidate for an accounting degree.
In the contemporary world university degree is very important and many students enter the university each year to earn their bachelors or Master’s. Usually people use their university degree to advance their careers and to achieve success. But those people who have ambitions and who determinate with their career plans, the best decision is to continue education and to develop and improve theoretical knowledge and practical skills in chosen field. Besides educational background, practical experience also lays important role in the career. Due to my current obligations (work/life) I have the desire to receive further education cannot interrupt my current career and do not have an opportunity to attend traditional classes and to devote
I have learned that it is very important to set long and short term goals for myself. I have also learned the difference between the two. A long term goal is around a year long and a short term is well less than a year. For example; my present long term goal is my associates degree. My short term goal is to complete my assignments along with my daily