[Mmilito]

Hey I know this is gonna sound like a self centered question but I’ll ask it anyways

I have no relevant experience in accounting and I’m looking for a job in public accounting, I understand that your suppose to put that you put what sections you passed as a highlight of your resume, but should you include your score too if your proud of it (92)? I know this isn’t a great question to ask but I need an opinion

FAR 92
AUD 91
BEC 11/06/2011
REG 02/01/2012

[Anonymous]

Btw, I added the # of tries for other candidates' sake. Someone may be interested in why I think I failed the first time and what I did differently the second time.

At least, this is how I use this info when I read other candidates' stories.

[Anonymous]

Btw, I added the # of tries for other candidates' sake. Someone may be interested in why I think I failed the first time and what I did differently the second time.

At least, this is how I use this info when I read other candidates' stories.

[Anonymous]

@75, I wasn't referencing you. I was talking about people that put that and then their messages come across as belittling.

@Mini, That is hilarious!! I wouldn't either. I guess I imagine that if you put that on your signature here and your posts are cocky then I don't really believe they wouldn't put it on their resume. It just makes me imagine what peoples resumes look like. Again, I think I would die if I saw a resume with that stuff on there…die from laughter…people crack me up! As do you! Big fan 🙂

[Anonymous]

@75, I wasn't referencing you. I was talking about people that put that and then their messages come across as belittling.

@Mini, That is hilarious!! I wouldn't either. I guess I imagine that if you put that on your signature here and your posts are cocky then I don't really believe they wouldn't put it on their resume. It just makes me imagine what peoples resumes look like. Again, I think I would die if I saw a resume with that stuff on there…die from laughter…people crack me up! As do you! Big fan 🙂

[Tootsie]

I think if you passed all 4 parts of the CPA exam, the employer does not care about your scores. On my resume, I will put the date I received my license and the state I am licensed in.

FAR - 76
AUD - 88!!! DONE!!!!!!!!
BEC - 76
REG - 77

never, never, never give up

[Tootsie]

I think if you passed all 4 parts of the CPA exam, the employer does not care about your scores. On my resume, I will put the date I received my license and the state I am licensed in.

FAR - 76
AUD - 88!!! DONE!!!!!!!!
BEC - 76
REG - 77

never, never, never give up

[katfid54]

If you get a 92 on the exam, then you spent too much time studying. It's as simple as that. The goal is not to crush the exam; the goal is to pass and get on with life.

Putting your score on your resume will show other people that you don't understand that goal, that you get mired in pursuit of perfection stuff that is unimportant, and that you are caught up in “padding your own stats.” None of those things are good things from an employer's perspective.

It's like applying to Law School or Business School. Everyone has to take the LSAT or the GMAT, and everyone wants to do their best (as there is no “passing score” on those exams). But LSAT and GMAT scores are of NO relevance to potential jobs in the future. You don't put your LSAT or GMAT score on your resume (unless you want to be laughed at) because people will think you're a tool.

…Don't be a tool.

IL Candidate
FAR - 75
BEC - 84
REG - 59, 83
AUD - 50, 74, 69, 89!

[katfid54]

If you get a 92 on the exam, then you spent too much time studying. It's as simple as that. The goal is not to crush the exam; the goal is to pass and get on with life.

Putting your score on your resume will show other people that you don't understand that goal, that you get mired in pursuit of perfection stuff that is unimportant, and that you are caught up in “padding your own stats.” None of those things are good things from an employer's perspective.

It's like applying to Law School or Business School. Everyone has to take the LSAT or the GMAT, and everyone wants to do their best (as there is no “passing score” on those exams). But LSAT and GMAT scores are of NO relevance to potential jobs in the future. You don't put your LSAT or GMAT score on your resume (unless you want to be laughed at) because people will think you're a tool.

…Don't be a tool.

IL Candidate
FAR - 75
BEC - 84
REG - 59, 83
AUD - 50, 74, 69, 89!

[jeff]

Here is my take:

If your scores are high enough to where they would serve as an asset to your resume, put them on there in a way that says “I'm disciplined, but not cocky” such as “I have successfully completed all four parts of the Uniform CPA Examination, scoring 85 and above on all sections”.

Otherwise, put “I have successfully completed all four parts of the Uniform CPA Examination” or “I have passed (one) (two) (three) parts of the Uniform CPA Examination. Other scores are pending.”

Something like that…

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[jeff]

Here is my take:

If your scores are high enough to where they would serve as an asset to your resume, put them on there in a way that says “I'm disciplined, but not cocky” such as “I have successfully completed all four parts of the Uniform CPA Examination, scoring 85 and above on all sections”.

Otherwise, put “I have successfully completed all four parts of the Uniform CPA Examination” or “I have passed (one) (two) (three) parts of the Uniform CPA Examination. Other scores are pending.”

Something like that…

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS) | Another71 | NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE

[OnMyWayToCPA]

Hmmm, well I don't agree that people shouldn't shoot for 90+ on their exams. To me, its admirable to want to do your absolute best at whatever it is you are working towards. Not to mention there is prestige and a possible award to be gotten for trying your hardest.

I think of it like college. We can all get by with C's and get the same degree as the person with A's so in that respect just as a 75 = 99 on the CPA, C's = A's in college. Some of us got/will get C's and some will get A's. But I would never criticize someone who gets A's because they were inefficient… When in fact they were because in the end we both have an equivalent degree (not exactly because of Cum Laude etc, but you get my drift)…

BUT…..putting CPA scores on your resume is still absolutely inappropriate in my opinion. … And @katfid, the LSAT, GMAT score comparison is great analogy!

B - 79 PASSED (1/4 there!)
A - 77 PASSED (1/2 there!)
F - 79 PASSED (3/4 there!)
R - 83 PASSED (DONE!!!!!!)
Review Course: Lambers , Wiley and Ninja

[OnMyWayToCPA]

Hmmm, well I don't agree that people shouldn't shoot for 90+ on their exams. To me, its admirable to want to do your absolute best at whatever it is you are working towards. Not to mention there is prestige and a possible award to be gotten for trying your hardest.

I think of it like college. We can all get by with C's and get the same degree as the person with A's so in that respect just as a 75 = 99 on the CPA, C's = A's in college. Some of us got/will get C's and some will get A's. But I would never criticize someone who gets A's because they were inefficient… When in fact they were because in the end we both have an equivalent degree (not exactly because of Cum Laude etc, but you get my drift)…

BUT…..putting CPA scores on your resume is still absolutely inappropriate in my opinion. … And @katfid, the LSAT, GMAT score comparison is great analogy!

B - 79 PASSED (1/4 there!)
A - 77 PASSED (1/2 there!)
F - 79 PASSED (3/4 there!)
R - 83 PASSED (DONE!!!!!!)
Review Course: Lambers , Wiley and Ninja

[Anonymous]

I would prefer to wait until I pass all 4 sections and/or actually have my CPA certificate or license.

[Anonymous]

I would prefer to wait until I pass all 4 sections and/or actually have my CPA certificate or license.

[henryv]

I wouldn't put my scores nor my GPA in my resume even if I were to initially hunt for jobs. I'll just put my experiences, skill set, and that's it. That's the only thing the employers are interested in. Scores are a means to get your CPA license. I'll disclose my scores when I'm asked during the interview process. Otherwise, I won't.

FAR - 92 02/2013
AUD - 90 05/2013
REG - 85 10/2013
BEC - 80 12/2013

I'M DONE. THANK YOU LORD!

[Author]

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