1. By Nathaniel Quoos
“You cannot dream yourself into
a character: you must hammer
and forge yourself into one.”
(Henry D. Thoreau)

2. I am responsible for creating the life the life I want through
dedication and hard work
One should never close their mind to new ideas as we always
have more to learn
My success is dependent on my ability to trust in
my decisions and the guidance of those closest to me

3. I am currently on the path to becoming a CPA.
I will finish my masters degree this December (2012)
I plan on taking the 4 CPA exams in 2013
I am currently looking for a job in public accounting
I am passionate about proving accurate information to
stakeholders in publicly traded companies

4. I began my undergraduate career as a computer science major but it failed to
meet my expectations.
Math has always been a strong suit of mine and after several economics classes
I realized I had a passion for business.
Math + business = accounting
I attempted to transfer into Isenberg but was unsuccessful my first go around.
I became determined to get in and took several prerequisite classes which I did
very well in. I reapplied to Isenberg and was accepted due to my hard work
and persistence.
From here I began my journey on the road to becoming an accountant.

5. University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Masters of Science in Accounting
(degree in progress)
Isenberg School of Management
Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Accounting & Information Systems
Minor: Information Technology
Cumulative GPA 3.37
Dean’s List Fall 2010, Spring 2011

6. The Learning Curve
Tutor
• Help students in grades k-12 with their homework
(mostly math and science related work)
• Tutor students for the math portion of the SAT
University of Massachusetts Dining Services
Student Supervisor
• Manage a shift of 5-7 students making sure everyone
is doing their respected tasks and receives a break

7. Accounting Association
• Network with other students in my major
• Meet recruiters from public and private accounting
firms
National Society of Leadership and Success
• Set and achieve goals with the support and input of
other members
• Teach new members how to effectively communicate
with others, take ownership and responsibility for group
work that is delegated, be organized, and finally
passionate about the goals they wished to achieve.

8. I provided free income tax preparation
assistance to low-income, elderly,
disabled, and limited English speaking
people.
I am familiar with the tax preparation
software, TaxWise
I am also familiar with how to properly
prepare a Form 1040

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