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COVER LETTER KARI McGUIDE 100 Pickard St., Apt. 45
• Mount Pleasant, MI
• [phone]
• [email protected] August 1, 2014 1 2 1 Create a consistent look for your application materials by using the same heading as your resume. 2 When you are e-mailing, mailing, or Mr. John P. Johnston Vice President Maner Costerisan PC 2425 East Grand River Ave. Lansing, MI 48912 3 posting the letter, be sure to include the date. Greetings Mr. Johnston: 4 3 When possible, address the letter to Thank you, once again, for speaking with me during the recent Meet the Recruiters event at Central Michigan University. I enjoyed learning more about your background in forensic accounting and the Staff Accounting positions available with Maner Costerisan. During our meeting, you suggested that I send my resume and cover letter to you as application for the position. 5 4 Show enthusiasm in your salutation As I complete my Accounting major and the required 150 credits to be eligible for the CPA exam, there are several classes that have prepared me for the Staff Accountant position. In the Auditing and Accounting class, for example, we had to complete five case studies on different departments on campus. We were given limited access to their past year’s financial statements to determine any discrepancies and we were able to present cost-saving recommendations to the Directors in each area. I also completed two Forensic Accounting classes, which gave me necessary auditing and detail skills needed to succeed with your company. Additionally, my advisor gave me the opportunity to prepare taxes for college students. I have completed over 35 tax returns through this hands-on program. Communication skills are essential in this position, as I would be meeting with clients and traveling to corporate locations to complete audits. As the president of two organizations on campus and having spent a semeste ȁ