Abbreviations in CV

Abbreviations on Resumes

While whether to disclose abbreviations on a CV or not is a choice one makes based on custom, resume template, contextual circumstances and personal preferences, at times these are encountered for the first time, especially in cross-cultural communication. Thus, with that idea in mind, the following short list was compiled for informative purposes on what these letters stand for. However, detailed discussion lies outside the bounds of the present short essay. Further, some of the following terms pertain to required certifications, and other credentials, in the field, although these usually vary according to geographical location and jurisdiction (Such as CA, CMA and CGA – Canadian counterpart of the more widely used in America appellation – CPA).

BCom – Bachelor of Commerce

BSc – Bachelor of Science

CA – Chartered Accountant

CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst

CGA – Certified General Accountant

CMA – Certified Management Accountant

CPA – Certified Public Accountant

CV – Curriculum Vitae

GAAP – Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

MBA – Master of Business Administration

CTA – Cumulative Translation Adjustment

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Employers look at a variety of factors. But on a resume, the two sections most focused on are education and previous, pertinent work experience.

The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) exam has a perfect score of 800, and is a common admission requirement to the MBA program. Alternatively, there is the GRE (or Graduate Records Exam, more common to certain faculties, such as the LSAT – Law School Admission Test) and judged by some to differ in difficulty from the more quantitative in nature GMAT, to which no calculators or even watches are allowed. Well, at least the examination lasts less than the six promised hours of the CFA exams. Whereas it is possible to repeat the GMAT assessment, all evaluation results within the last five years (which is the expiry rate for scores set by most programs’ admission criteria) remain visible. So theoretically, a perfect score on the first attempt is, while certainly impressive, not the only alternative. Finally, both MBA and CFA programs, at times combined and integrated, usually have admission criteria that requires specific occupational, in addition, to academic backgrounds.