I am a graduate student from Pepperdine University with MS degree. I am a California CPA candidate looking for corporate finance and public accounting opportunity in California. I will be able to relocate.

1. Cici Xi Chen
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263
617­314­1296 | ​xi.chen2@pepperdine.edu
www.linkedin.com/in/cicixchen​ | ​www.xchen50.wix.com/cicixchen
EDUCATION
Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management ​Malibu, CA
Master of Science in Applied Finance Expected August 2016
● Leadership: President of Toastmaster Club
● Clubs: Pepperdine Accounting Society, Finance and Accounting Club, Asian Business Club
● Awards: 2016 Values­Driven Leader Scholarship Winner
Boston University, Questrom School of Management ​Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting May 2014
EXPERIENCE
FinAmerica LLC ​Alhambra, CA
Accountant Intern ​January 2016 ­ Present
● Prepare individual, corporate, partnership and not­for­profit tax returns to meet government
requirements and deadlines and client expectations
● Prepare individual tax projections to ensure proper tax planning for the client
● Respond orally and in writing to various tax inquiries from internal and external clients and from
government notices
Youheng Accounting Firm​ ​ ​Nanning, China
(A progressive CPA firm specializing in tax and financial matters of fiduciary entities, with 30
employees, and over $450,000 annual revenue)
Accountant Intern ​May ­ August 2013
● Analyzed internal control policies on client audit in public transportation industry with
supervision of senior accountant
● Performed substantive test with statistically selected samples and detected errors in depreciation
value for $50,000 US dollars
Boston University Hillel Dining Hall ​Boston, MA
Student Employee ​ ​September ­ December 2011
● Supervised cash flow using Dining Money Management computer system; reconciled daily
closing cash balance with stated closing balance and maintained differences within $0.10
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Wall Street Prep Modeling Package
● Learn DCF, Comps, M&A, LBO and Financial Statement Modeling
PROJECTS
Firm Valuation Project
● Worked with a team of five people on a valuation report for Starbucks, Corp.
● Individually delivered the projections on growth rates, operating costs and capital expenditures by
using discounted cash flow valuation, comparable companies valuation and comparable M&A
transaction valuation
ADDITIONAL
● Language Skills: Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese
● Computer Skills: Proficient with MS Office, SPSS, Drake, QuickBooks