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.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 75%

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 75%

As far as I am concerned, you are an ideal candidate for Columbia. You clearly have the stats, the professional and personal background, and an impressive list of career accomplishments to be welcomed by CBS. Frankly, I would also toss an application to HBS because I think your chances there would be well above their admit rate. Your Big 4, multi-country experience, particularly in your area of expertise, would allow you to add much value in class discussions. Columbia would be lucky to have you. Enjoy New York!

As far as I am concerned, you are an ideal candidate for Columbia. You clearly have the stats, the professional and personal background, and an impressive list of career accomplishments to be welcomed by CBS. Frankly, I would also toss an application to HBS because I think your chances there would be well above their admit rate. Your Big 4, multi-country experience, particularly in your area of expertise, would allow you to add much value in class discussions. Columbia would be lucky to have you. Enjoy New York!

10 months ago