Accounting High School

Philip Won

Lehigh University: ** University Drive, Box K304 . Bethlehem, PA . 18015

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Objective

Obtain an entry level accounting position using strong communication

and analytical skills.

Education

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

B.S. Accounting GPA: 2.92 Major GPA: 3.21 May 2010

Academic Honors: Samuel and Nancy Geltman Scholarship

Courses: Federal Income Taxation, Advanced Financial Accounting,

Fundamentals of Auditing, Principles of Marketing, Corporate Financial

Policy, Money, Banking, and Financial Markets.

Related Experience

Rothstein Kass and Co. Externship, Roseland, NJ August

2008

. Obtained a more in-depth and first hand experience of a mid-sized

public Accounting firm and the services provided in areas included

audit, tax, and hedge funds.

. Acclimated to its business culture, by attending networking

opportunities, observing typical working day of a tax accountant and

became acquainted with the computer software used for financial

reports.

Johnson and Johnson, Externship, Somerville, NJ

December 2008

. Introduced to the corporate finance industry with exposure of the

daily tasks done by various employees including Tax Accountants,

Financial Analysts, and Sales and Marketing employees.

. Learned about the year-end closing assignments needed to be

accomplished for a publicly traded company.

VITA Tax Program, Volunteer, Lehigh University

March 2009

. Participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program

which provided free income tax preparation assistance to

underprivileged people around the Lehigh Valley.

. Received hands-on training in preparing taxes using a computer

software program called TaxWise. After passing an exam, I earned a

certification by the IRS to prepare a basic tax return, answer tax law

questions, and review federal tax returns for accuracy.

Don Cunningham Lehigh County Executive, Internship, Bethlehem, PA

June 2009

. Worked in the Finance Department where I researched donors, updated

databases, and helped organize and staff events.

. Draft information pieces, research issues, as well as monitor and

organize press coverage.

Leadership:

National Student Leadership Conference, Team Advisor, New York, NY

June-August 2008

. Taught business labs on multiple subjects such as accounting, finance,

marketing, conflict resolution, and negotiation to high school

students.

. Educated the students to successfully comprehend a business simulation

program. In addition, help them create an innovative business idea

and prepare them for a marketing presentation.

Computer Skills:

. Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft FrontPage, Macromedia

Dreamweaver

Activities:

Accounting Club, Investment Management Group, Wall Street Club, Alpha

Phi Omega (national service fraternity)

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