While drafting a CV for a person with Public Accounting background, it is important to highlight the varied experience in fields of audit and tax related to public accounting. This template can be used by a Certified Public Accountant or one undergoing his training for CPA. It is important to state experience in related fields of business like HR, Purchase, Sales etc.
Sample Public Accounting Resume Template
Uma Thornton, FCCA, CPA
56, Black Street,
Lancashire
PR7 2AA
Mobile Number: 44 7654 8954
Telephone Number: 01876 985432
Career Objective
As a good chartered public accountant, I can utilize my experience of 8 years to lead the Finance and accounts department. Excellent understanding of the underlying principles of Corporate accounts. Augment my knowledge of Public Accounting with respect to Corporations and Public Companies and also understand the tax structure for such companies
Educational Background
Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (UK)-ACCA
Certified Public Accountant, 2007
B.S in Accounting, 2004
Bachelor of Commerce 2002
Work Experience
2008-Present: Corporate Accounts, Manager, Barnsby & Taylor Inc.
Responsibilities
• Handled joint ventures, mergers,
• Analysis of financial data
• Conducted Audits
• Corporate tax Return
• Was responsible for a team of 4
2007-2008: Finance Controller, Durnhill Inc.
Responsibilities
• Prepared financial statements as per local laws and international accounting standards
• Maintained accounts as per international standards
• Budget control, cost control
• Preparing feasibility reports
• Asset management
• Inventory management and cost accounting of various projects
2004-2007: Senior Auditor, Dirk & Dirk Accountants
Responsibilities
• Prepared and interpreted management accounts
• Tax planning
• Prepared consolidated financial statements
2002-2004: Accountant, Charleston Associates
Responsibilities
• Bookkeeping
• Bank reconciliation statement, journal entries and balance sheet
Skills
Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel,
Proficient in the latest accounting software
Achievements
• Handled corporate mergers and joint ventures
• Cost control and Budget control expert