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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity with a well-established accounting firm and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in my resume, I bring to you a Chartered Accountant designation in progress, proficiency with CaseWare and TaxPrep software, advanced skills in problem solving, and an exemplary blend of talents in client relations, preparing tax returns, and contributing to audit engagements. In addition to studying for my CA credential, I have spent the last year heavily involved in several investment opportunities, with full accountability for handling tax issues and negotiating acquisition terms and pricing. To complement these qualifications, I offer outstanding critical thinking, communication, interpersonal and administrative expertise.

  

As a proactive contributor to your firm, you will find me to be a self-motivated and ambitious professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through conscientiousness, versatility, and inherent problem solving skills. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <INSERT NAME OF FIRM>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chartered Accountant Candidate eager to contribute financial, analytical and organizational talents toward supporting  a dynamic accounting firm in optimizing performance.

 

 

        Adept at wide range of accounting functions spanning accounts payable and receivable (A/P and A/R), reconciliations, general ledger, financial statements, audits, and taxation.

        Deadline-focused and systematic professional with polished planning, documentation, and communication skills.

        Considerable problem solving abilities as evidenced by winning several math competitions.

        Proven critical thinking and prioritization skills; able to balance and coordinate multiple clients and projects concurrently.    

        Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to confidentiality. 

        Cultivate, nurture and maintain collaborative and cohesive working relationships with all levels of an organization. 

 

 

Chartered Accountant Candidate, CA School of Business, 2009 to Present

         CA designation in progress; recently passed 2010 UFE (Uniform Evaluation)

 

Bachelor of Mathematics, University of Waterloo,  2008

 

 

Endeavor Chartered Accountants,  Hanna, Alberta, 2009 

Chartered Accountant Articling Student / Staff Accountant

         Applied precise attention to accuracy in preparing year-end adjustments and financial statements, compiling corporate tax returns (T2s), and preparing extensive personal tax returns for small businesses/sole proprietorships.

         Assigned by firm partners to complete broad-scope tax projects such as Section 85 rollovers, dividend analysis, and FMV (fair market value) assessments for estate plans.

         Participated in several audit engagements for NPOs (local municipalities).

         Leveraged excellent business acumen to exploit tax opportunities and identify strategies to save clients money.

 

 

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