Matthew Burlew

Motivated candidate pursuing an accounting or finance internship to utilize expertise in financial analysis and data analytics, enhancing problem-solving capabilities in preparation for the CPA track. Proven ability to set and achieve ambitious goals, shown through a successful weight loss and fitness transformation that built resilience, focus, and consistency.

Monopoly Accounting Simulation – Intermediate Accounting I

• Managed a semester-long accounting simulation based on Monopoly, applying GAAP principles to record transactions, prepare adjusting entries, and generate financial statements.
• Analyzed property acquisitions, cash flows, and financial performance, strengthening understanding of capital budgeting and accrual-based accounting.

Earnings Per Share (EPS) & WACO Project – Intermediate Accounting II

• Calculated weighted average shares outstanding, basic EPS, and diluted EPS using complex capital structures.
• Applied accounting standards to analyze the impact of stock transactions, convertible securities, and dividends on earnings reporting.

• Leadership & Teamwork – Strengthened through leading roles on the baseball field, learning to communicate effectively under pressure.
• Communication – Improved public speaking and interpersonal skills by stepping up as a team leader and motivator.

• Dean’s List, Fairfield University – Spring 2025
• Maintained a 3.5 GPA while completing rigorous coursework in Intermediate account I, Intermediate accounting II, Statistics, Financial accouning, Managerial accounting, business analytics, and finance