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6 THE FUNDAMENTALS

ads, performance reviews, and written correspondences. In Chapter 2
you will find examples of each.

        Industry-Specific Competencies

To assist you in identifying key words that regularly appear on résumés,
in job descriptions, and in interviews, review the following compilation
of competencies for a broad range of industries and professions. Choose
your profession, or one that is closely related to it, and become ac-
quainted with the competencies that an interviewer may focus on when
you seek employment.

Accounting and Finance

accounts payable
accounts receivable
audit controls
bookkeeping
capital budgets
conduct variance analysis
cost-benefit analysis
development of financial models
due diligence
expense analysis
financial audit preparation
financial planning and reporting
financial statement review and research
forecast consolidation
general ledger accounts
liability management
management of due diligence
management of suspense control
month-end reconciliation
preparation of balanced scorecards
preparation of financial presentations
private equity transactions
pro forma business reporting
quickbooks management

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