Candidate:

Ms. Big4 CPA To MBA

About Me:

Swedish native, moved to the US for UG at Boston University. Graduated magna cum laude BS Administration & Management, concentration GPA 3.91. CPA, worked at a Big 4 firm since 2019, specializing in Forensic & Integrity Services. Lived in three countries and four U.S. states, now a U.S. citizen, fluent in Swedish and English, and basic German.

Schools:

Target School: Columbia

Considering: Harvard, INSEAD, London Business School, NYU Stern, Tuck, Chicago Booth

See More Profiles For: Columbia

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Boston University

Undergrad Major: Bachelor of Science Business Administration & Management

GPA: 3.69

GMAT: 730

Age: 29, Ethnicity: White

Other Degree/Certification: Certified Public Accountant

Extracurriculars: Marathon running

Work History:

Title: senior consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 5 yrs, 4 mos

Big Life Wins:

Just spent two years in Germany by being selected for a highly competitive rotation in big4. Focus on FCPA and ABAC and advise clients on all matters related to fraud, corruption and bribery, proactively and reactively. Successfully managed a German team of auditors test and improve a client’s internal controls with no prior audit work experience.

Post MBA Goal:

Pivot to industry, focusing on operations, strategy, and driving growth through my background in accounting. Long term goal is an international career with managerial responsibilities. Have served a lot of clients in the pharma and life sciences industry which is where I would aim to continue.