Should i put cpa candidate on resume

If you are applying to jobs, the date should be within the next few months. Add a phrase stating you are an exam candidate to the initial summary on your resume. You are being proactive in applying to jobs; it is not a detriment to state that you are an exam candidate.

As the CPA exam is essential for working as an accountant, it is better to be sure someone reading your resume will not think you are applying with no intention of obtaining CPA certification. Use your CPA status to tell the story of your career The best way to decide where in your resume you should include your CPA status is to determine the story you are trying to tell how your pursuit of the CPA enhances your story.

Put your CPA Exam progress in the most applicable spot. Be specific about your exam and licensure success. CMA Cost Management Accountant Institute of Managerial Accountants Allows you to say you… can analyze and manage costs to select and prioritize projects with the highest value. Related Posts. July 20, Amy Simmons CIA 0. July 19, Amy Simmons CPA 0. January 14, It's definitely not something you want to leave off your resume.

As someone above said, on EVERY interview I went on in public accounting, the interviewers had that part circled on my resume, and it was the first thing they wanted to discuss, in detail.

I got offers at every firm I interviewed at, with a couple telling me outright that I was the 1 applicant chosen from all interviewees because I was nearly done with my exams, and have my credit hours completed.

Last year at this time I was interviewing for jobs as well, with no CPA mention on my resume and telling interviewers when they asked that I did plan on sitting for the exams throughout I received offers, but ultimately ended up taking the year off to focus on the exams.

I'd say that is pretty telling. Do what BrookeS said. Though, if you haven't taken any parts yet; say in your objective when you'd like to sit for your first exam. Also, don't sit for your first exam during the starting months either. January, October. I'd put it on your resume as: Successfully passed 4 sections of the CPA exam and they would know you were awaiting licensure. Another way is to put it as:. BrookeS, how in the heck did you get a 99 on AUD?

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