Texas Tech Personal Statement

I came to Texas Tech with the goal of graduating with a degree in accounting. I always knew accounting would be a good field for me due to my organizational skills and the fact that every industry needs accountants. However, I had no idea what profession or industry I wanted to go into. In my time here at Texas Tech, I have had valuable experiences and have come up with several goals for events that will occur before and after earning my degree. The short-term goals I set in place for myself are to obtain an assurance internship with a Big 4 accounting firm and to get accepted into the MSA program so that I will be eligible to sit for the CPA exam after graduation. My long-term goals consist of earning a full-time position at the firm I intern at,

I believe that a career in assurance is much more than a day job. I will have the opportunity to be a part of a team that not only helps clients with potential problems, but also helps protect investors and many others. My courses at Texas Tech have put a significant emphasis on the importance of being an ethical and upstanding business professional. Assurance requires this strong moral compass and I believe these courses have strengthened my value system by stressing the importance of doing the right thing regardless of the positive or negative consequences that come with it.
Through the Meet the Firms process here at Texas Tech, I have achieved one of my short-term goals by accepting an internship offer with Ernst & Young, which will start in January 2019. During this internship I will be able to show my knowledge and efficiency in programs such as Microsoft Excel, my ability to learn new programs and procedures, and my ability to communicate with others in effective ways. This internship will be an incredible experience and will serve as a key part in my long-term goal of working at Ernst & Young