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Accountancy degree

Accountancy courses tend to attract some of the brightest and most intelligent university students,
most are enticed by the prospects of having financially rewarding careers that offer long term career
advancement opportunities. Although they are challenging and rigorous degrees they are also the
ones that are more likely to enhance a students work ethic, improve their decision making skills and
also increase their ability to occasional do mind-numbing work for a long periods of time.

Experienced accountants with proven financial skills are invaluable to companies and are in great
demand right across the business world. Once qualified and suitably experienced, accountants will
be providing accurate financial advice to their clients or employees on matters to do with cash flow,
profit and loss, tax and auditing etc. Accountancy is a growing industry and there are many job
opportunities for bright, enthusiastic graduates with enquiring minds.

Indeed its widely recognized as a recession proof sector, with potential earnings far in excess of
other professions. However all of these benefits come at a price, its a job that can be extremely
complex, requires a lot of concentration and carries a great deal of responsibility.

ACCOUNTING PERSONAL STATEMENT


Below are three professionally written accounting personal statement examples. You are advised
not to copy them word for word, but to instead use them as guides.
Accounting personal statement example 1
"The City of London is a world leader in international finance and business services, a global
powerhouse at the heart of the UKs financial services. This is a world that I aspire to eventually
work in, hopefully for exciting and rewarding companies like J P Morgan, Merrill Lynch, CSFB and
Morgan Stanley.
I have chosen to study this degree because it will give me a chance to step into the economic
world and an opportunity to benefit from the high demand that there currently is for accounting
graduates in the jobs market. On top of this, accountancy it is something that has struck a cord
with me, as I have always liked numbers and mathematics.
On a more personal level my experiences to date have led me to understand the importance of
listening to others, as well as thorough research, preparation and the significance of being
flexible. As an independent person I feel that my strongest individual strengths are an ability to
work quickly and accurately, concentrate for long periods of time and to be able to work to
deadlines. In problem solving I am logical, analytical and give attention to detail, I also have an
ingrained habit of analysing everything before I make any important decisions.
Whilst at college I gained four A levels, with the help of my teachers who were really involved and
experienced. There were a lot of different courses and the rhythm of work was quite intensive. I

took part in many also took part in a schooling programmes and am proud to say that I was also
awarded a certificate for my 100% punctuality and attendance. I really enjoyed my time at college
and an looking forward to continuing my academic studies at university.
Over the summer months I was lucky enough to get two months work experience, as an intern,
with an accountancy firm. This was a great for me, as I was eager to see at firsthand how things
worked in the real world of accountancy. My ability to pick up new information and skills pretty
quickly came in use, and for the first time in my life I was involved in solving problems in real case
scenarios, and not just using theory from a book. It allowed me to really gain an understanding of
what is involved in all areas within the industry, and has enabled me to discover the areas I most
preferred. I learnt a lot of skills on the job, including filing accounts, financial reporting, taxation,
auditing, forensic accounting, corporate finance, business recovery and insolvency.
I believe that my personal attributes, academic achievements and relevant financial experience to
date all make me an ideal student for you course. I possess a genuine passion for the subject, and
have a keen interest in whats going on in the financial world. On top of this I am a very sociable
person, who possesses excellent interpersonal skills that allow me to inspire and motivate people I
work and study with. In this way I can make a positive contribution to your university, as I will
actively be involved in student events and activities that will help to promote a healthy learning
environment for all.
My core ambition right now is to build up my knowledge of the areas that I have learnt about so
far, and just as importantly, develop those accountancy skills that I dont have. I believe that
studying at your institution will help me to achieve these aims and also prepare me for a better
future and upon graduation will give me a competitive edge over other graduates. Right now I am
greatly looking forward to the challenge of university life, both socially and mentally. In conclusion
I can assure you that I will be a capable and dedicated student who has the commitment and
dedication to finish your course, whilst at the same time contributing greatly to your university in
more ways than one."
Accounting personal statement example 2
"I once read that people are either blessed or doomed to be accountants, to me the choice is a bit
more complicated than that. I feel that a career in this profession can be a bit of both, as at times
you can be doomed to long periods of repetitive work, whilst on the other hand there is the very
real prospect of a secure, well paid, rewarding career.
Choosing this subject was a natural choice, despite the fact that as someone who aspires to
become an accountant, maths was never my strongest subject at school. Having said that I always
enjoyed number crunching, working out calculations and the opportunity these activities gave me
to exercise my mind like never before. For me the most interesting part of accountancy is the
problem solving aspect, I always get a little excited when I have solved a problem or figured out
why an account does not balance. I feel that its a combination of all these factors which have
really attracted me to this subject, along with an inquisitive nature that encourages me to pry into
the financial workings of companies. I always enjoy studying and examining in detail the financial
dealings of individual businesses or industries, and learning about their profitability, earnings and
potential. Although this may sound unusual for someone who wants to become an accountant, it is
the truth.
There is a huge demand for accountants who understand the specific needs of small businesses,
and who have the ability to work quickly and accurately to achieve strict deadlines in a high

pressure environment. I feel that I have all of these attributes, along with being commercially
astute and having proven problem solving skills. All my academic experience to date, coupled with
my work experience has helped me to become an excellent communicator who is able to plan and
prioritise a busy and varied academic workload. I feel I am equipped with the ability to drive
strong dialogue across all levels and have the confidence to present my views on an internal and
external basis.
At college, where I achieved straight As in three A levels, there were some extremely talented
people on the course. By associating with these students and learning from my tutors I received a
well-rounded introduction to the numerous aspects of accountancy and related subjects. My
academic experience at college, where I excelled, confirmed to me that I had made the right
choice to look at this subject as a possible career, and it only increased my drive to become fully
qualified in accounts.
Recently I have held down a temporary job at accountancy firm which provided me with in-depth
knowledge that in the future can be directly applied to a career within finance or other businessrelated working environments. I was part of a small and very busy finance team, dealing with a
range of accountancy related activities, such as; accounts preparation for SMEs, Partnerships and
Ltd companies. I was also involved in projects that serviced company profit and loss accounts by
reviewing income streams and compliance with service level agreements. Reporting directly to the
Finance Manager of the company, I was responsible for key areas of activity, including; coding of
invoices, balance sheet reconciliations, analysing costs and producing associated commentary, and
also internal invoice recharging. I came away from this experience with a strong combination of
technical accounting ability, commercial awareness, team leadership skills and empathy for an
environment in which customer service is paramount.
Having the right temperament is vital to being an effective accountant, and I am glad to say that I
am both analytical and patient when it comes to problem solving. It can be very frustrating at
times when you cannot reconcile numbers, and the last thing you want to do is loose it mentally.
After looking at all my options I have decided to continue my studies at your institution. The level
of teaching and reputation of your university is well known and after meeting the lecturers and
current students, it stood out even more from the rest. It's in a great location, everything is so
close, and it appears very student orientated. If accepted on your course I also want to assure you
that not only will I be a model student, but I will also work tirelessly to sustain and enhance your
institutions mission statement, and support and promote its vision."
Accounting personal statement example 3
"Accountancy has traditionally been a detail-oriented profession, and although that is still
important, modern accountants require a much broader set of abilities. They need highly
developed analytical skills, along with the ability to effectively and clearly communicate financial
information to a broad audience. In a nutshell I believe that I have all of these abilities as well as
the IT skills, patience, painstaking eye for detail, and great diligence required to become an
effective accountant.
If you hate it, youll be bad at it, if you love it youll be good at it. With this in mind I can say with
sincerity that I have a real passion for accountancy, the thing that really excites me about it, is
that you will not only be dispensing technical advice but you will also be helping clients with their
businesses in a real way, making them more cost effective and hopefully more profitable.
Practising accounting not only helps you to understand the basics of how businesses work, it also

gets you closer to the people who actually run them. Building up these contacts can help
accountants move into areas of management later on in life.
As a growing field, it also offers superb career prospects, with much of this growth due to
increased regulations, which in turn has led to many different areas of specialism developing. On
top of this is the fact that once an accountant has become established in their field, they then have
opportunities to move to other areas of business. I am constantly reminded of and reassured by
the fact that virtually every company and organisation in the country needs the services of an
accountant.
I feel I can differentiate myself from the crowd to some extend by my extensive interpersonal
skills and my belief that accounting is not only a numbers business, but also a people business.
This attitude will I feel allow me in the future to interact positively and effectively with the people I
will run across on a daily basis, be they clients, professionals or ordinary people. I am also able to
work at pace and maintain a high level of accuracy for long periods, my other personal strengths
are having a can do attitude and a willingness to challenge established ideas. As a confident and
proactive character, I like to think that I can inspire and motivate others, whilst at the same time
build confidence with people I am communicating with.
During my time at College I took on a part-time job with a accountancy firm to try and build up
my work experience. I was a member of a small team responsible for the preparation and
consolidation of corporate revenue budgets, financial statements, and Government returns.
Although the daily routine was rather repetitive, I was able to work quickly and accurately on tasks
to achieve strict deadlines in a high pressure environment. Given a high workload that had
conflicting priorities, I applied logic to every decision I had to make in areas such as payroll
preparation, Sales, Bought, Stock and Nominal Ledgers, and cost control. I was commended more
than once for identifying opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
Whilst at the company I learnt about co-ordinating the annual financial cycle, including budget
preparation, budget monitoring, accounts preparation and the external audit process. I also gained
extensive knowledge of excel and PowerPoint and discovered the importance of being able to
articulate oneself in a very business-like and professional manner.
I am serious about a career in accounting and am now actively looking to enrol on a degree course
which will give me the skill sets that any future prospective employer will be looking for. My
previous academic achievements, work experience and extra-curricular activities, have allowed me
to mature as an individual to the extent that I feel I am now ready to enrol at a university. I would
like to be considered as a student at your university, as I feel that I have the key skills, personal
attributes and relevant experience that would not only make me a successful undergraduate, but
also an asset to your institution."

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