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2027 Winter Internship Opportunities – Audit and Tax
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Job Description
2027 Winter Internships | Doeren Mayhew
The Tone:
This is an internship at Doeren Mayhew, the 36th largest CPA and advisory firm. This hands-on program offers real-world accounting experience, allowing interns to work alongside seasoned professionals. The role is crucial for helping students navigate and challenge accounting and business norms, preparing them for a career in public accounting.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Temporary
• Location: In-person
• Team: Works within one of four service groups (Corporate Audit, FIG Audit, Domestic Tax, International Tax), learning from Principals, Managers, and Associates.
• Mission: To provide real-world accounting experience by performing responsibilities similar to first-year associates on client engagements.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Engagement: Work on various engagement teams alongside Principals, Managers, and Associates to complete client engagements.
• Financial Tasks: Assist with the preparation of audits, reviews, compilations, or various corporate and individual tax returns.
• Data Analysis: Compile and analyze financial information, test business transactions, or conduct tax research.
• Industry Exposure: Gain exposure to 8-12 client engagements in a variety of industries, often requiring travel to client sites.
• Document Preparation: Prepare and review financial statements, or assist with foreign disclosures and tax projections.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting; Entry-Level career stage.
• Experience: Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course by winter 2027 preferred; prior work experience (related or unrelated to accounting) is a plus.
• Skills: Strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent oral and written communication, proven time management, and ability to learn new software.
• Bonus: Preferred ability to take off winter semester classes (January through mid-April) and work 40+ hours per week.
