Accounting firms require tax return presentations for interns
10 posts in the last 60 days, all from r/Accounting.
“I recently got contacted by a mid-sized public accounting firm about a Winter/Spring 2027 tax internship after meeting their recruiting team at a conference. The issue is that the resume they have from me says my expected graduation date is May 2028, but I’m actually on track to…”
“been chewing on this for a while and curious if others see it the same way. every reconciliation tool leads with its match rate. 80%, 90%, whatever. but if software auto-matches 50% of your lines you're still doing half the work by hand, and the half you're left with is never…”
“I recently accepted a Summer 2027 Federal Tax / Private Client Services internship with Alvarez & Marsal, and I wanted to share my experience because I spent a ridiculous amount of time on Reddit while recruiting trying to figure out what interviews were actually like and what…”
Multiple posts describe unusual and extensive interview processes for accounting internships, including presenting improvements to existing tax returns and delivering formal presentations at firm locations. This suggests a heightened level of scrutiny and assessment during the hiring process.
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“I recently accepted a Summer 2027 Federal Tax / Private Client Services internship with Alvarez & Marsal, and I wanted to share my experience because I spent a ridiculous amount of time on Reddit while recruiting trying to figure out what interviews were actually like…”
“Nooo... Get them to spell "debit" on the left hand and "credit" on the right hand. [re: Accounting Intern Interviews]”
“Hello, I have an interview coming up with a tax manager and a partner, and I want clarification on exactly what I should prepare. Like KPMG core values? What things mint they throw in that might trip me up, what to look for and additionally should I do an in depth preparation or should I not over think it. Additionally it is for the Houston office if you guys could provide me with insight in that. Please thank you submitted by /u/chelseaalexa [link] [comments]”
“As others already explained, it's better to apply to just one service line. I've literally met Big4 recruiters in-person that advise against applying for both.”
“Hey everyone! I have an upcoming interview with Cherry Bekaert and was hoping to get some advice from anyone who has interviewed there before. I didn’t intern with Cherry Bekaert, but I do have internship experience at a smaller accounting firm. The interview is 3 separate 30min interviews If anyone has gone through the interview process, I’d really appreciate hearing what you were asked, what you talked about, or anything you mentioned that you feel helped you stand out and get the offer. I’m r”
“Not on the Audit, but my office is their auditor. I interned at the client a few years ago and have never charged an hour to them for that reason of independence. Saw a position I like. Also is this career suicide if I don’t get the job? Don’t I have to report all interviews? Any insight is helpful! submitted by /u/FASBnerd [link] [comments]”
“I am starting my first internship at a mid/large sized accounting firm in tax this busy season. The other day I met a recruiter for western and southern at the gym who gave me his information and told me to contact him about working for them. He gave a big spiel about how his son was going down the public route but makes way more now without ever going through the cpa rigmarole. Is this just recruiters doing their thing or is there any validity to this? I’m also a body builder so not having 60 h”
“I recently got contacted by a mid-sized public accounting firm about a Winter/Spring 2027 tax internship after meeting their recruiting team at a conference. The issue is that the resume they have from me says my expected graduation date is May 2028, but I’m actually on track to graduate in May 2027. I should also have around 150 credits/CPA eligibility by May 2027. I’m currently still a student, so I would be enrolled when the internship starts in January 2027. I’m interested in potentially tur”
“My friend did get like a expedited interview process for a regional firm's audit internship so i guess it may work?”
“What's the variety on state returns in the big firms? I'm in a regional firm so I typically only have to deal with a bag of 3 states, meaning it's not too bad to memorize the basics, with maybe 5 returns a year with something out of pocket.”
“I passed the first interview for a small firm. The second interview I have to go through a tax return and present how I could improve the return for next year. Then the final interview I have to drive to the firm to give a presentation on said firm? Has anyone had a similar experience? submitted by /u/Twinkie_FaKtory [link] [comments]”
“been chewing on this for a while and curious if others see it the same way. every reconciliation tool leads with its match rate. 80%, 90%, whatever. but if software auto-matches 50% of your lines you're still doing half the work by hand, and the half you're left with is never the easy part. the clean one-to-one lines were never the problem. it's the split deposit, the part-payment, the late-clearing check, the wire that landed light by the bank's fee. those are what turn a quick”