Intern – Audit

Job Description

Audit Internship – Spring 2028 | Wipfli

The Tone:
This is an Audit Internship at Wipfli, located in a Wipfli office or at client sites, which can vary locally, regionally, or nationally. Wipfli is a professional services firm where “people count,” forming the core catalyst for creating exceptional impact and extraordinary results for their clients. They are a large organization that values flexibility, strong relationships, and encourages each individual to follow their own unique professional path. This internship offers a career-defining opportunity for those seeking to make a difference and find a professional home, providing hands-on experience and fostering a sense of belonging.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time (depending on individual arrangement)
• Location: In-person – Wipfli office or client sites (locally, regionally, or nationally)

• Team: Collaborative team supporting client engagements with professionals at various levels
• Mission: To support audit engagements by performing testing, communicating findings, and preparing financial documents in accordance with firm and professional standards.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Support: Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
• Information Gathering: Work with clients to gather necessary information for the completion of required documents.
• Audit Procedures: Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards.
• Engagement Communication: Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing problems, or other important engagement matters.
• Document Preparation: Prepare financial statements and footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, with completion of a corporate or individual taxation class.
• Experience: Demonstrated above-average competency in accounting with a minimum 3.2 GPA, and working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation.
• Skills: Strong data analysis skills, good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and staff, ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.