EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (If Applicable)

First Name Last Name

City, GA Zip Code

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

OBJECTIVE

To obtain [a full time position/an internship] within the [audit/finance/tax/internal audit, etc. group] of [company name OR “a public accounting firm”] beginning in [season/month] of [year].

Example: To obtain a full-time position within the audit group of a public accounting firm beginning in January of 2014. Example for general/corporate accounting: To obtain a position in accounting or finance beginning in August of 2014.

EDUCATION [& PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (if applicable)]

Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business Atlanta, GA

Master of [Professional Accountancy / Taxation / etc.] (GPA: ___) Month 20XX

Currently pursuing CPA certification (passed FAR & Audit)

Alabama State University

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (GPA: ___) Month 20XX

Cum Laude or other distinguished honors if applicable

WORK EXPERIENCE

Company Name City, State

Present/most recent position within company Month 20XX – Present

First position within company Month 20XX – Month 20XX

-  Summary of accomplishments - use measurable achievements if possible (i.e. “reduced costs by X%” and tell HOW you did this)

-  Think high level about what you do/have done and highlight any transferable skills that are relevant in the position you’re seeking (i.e. client service, financial analysis, process improvement, etc.)

-  If you’re applying for a specific position, examine the actual job posting to determine qualities/skills they’re seeking in candidates, and use this to assist you with the above – identifying transferable skills that align with the company’s desired qualifications.

-  If you’re preparing a general resume, find a couple of examples of job postings (whether active or inactive) that are similar to the type of position you’re seeking and do the same.

-  If you are currently working at this company, you may use present tense. For all previous positions, use past tense. Do not use first person (“I” or “we”).

Company Name City, State

Present/most recent position within company Month 20XX – Present

INVOLVEMENT & AWARDS

National Association of Black Accountants, Inc., Chapter Name – Month 20XX – Present

Position/Status (examples below)

Beta Alpha Psi, Chapter Name – President Month 20XX – Present

Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants – Student Member Month 20XX – Present

Junior Achievement of Greater Atlanta – Volunteer Month 20XX – Month 20XX

SKILLS

Bilingual, bi-literate – [Language]

Relevant computer / software skills