Audit and Assurance Consultant Internships
Audit and assurance consultant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working audit and assurance consultants, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with CCK Strategies, Crowe, and MBE CPAs among the employers posting roles now.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Attest Services-IT Intern
As an IT Audit Assurance Intern at Grant Thornton, your primary responsibility will be to delivering a full range of IT audit services to our clients. This includes testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits. You will work alongside Partners, Managers, and Senior Executives as a member of the engagement team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applying current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues, as well as other opportunities for overall process improvement.
- Maintaining professionalism and rapport with the client. Proactively interact with key client management to manage expectations, help ensure client satisfaction, meet client deadlines, and resolve any problems.
- Gaining a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements.
- Participating in recruiting efforts as needed.
- To meet or exceed IT Assurance metrics (e.g. – billable hours, CPE, time delinquencies, etc…)
- Participating in other business development activities as appropriate Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification.
- Some related work experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering controls based services, auditing Information Technology General Controls (ITGC’s.) in support of financial statement audits to cross-industry clients and technologies. An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus.
- Information Security experience or information security training is required.
- Exceptional client service and communication skills.
- Strong technical aptitude and problem solving skills
- Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
- Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
- Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
- Minimum overall GPA 3.0/4.0
POSITION SUMMARY:
Attest Services-IT Intern
As an IT Audit Assurance Intern at Grant Thornton, your primary responsibility will be to delivering a full range of IT audit services to our clients. This includes testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits. You will work alongside Partners, Managers, and Senior Executives as a member of the engagement team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applying current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues, as well as other opportunities for overall process improvement.
- Maintaining professionalism and rapport with the client. Proactively interact with key client management to manage expectations, help ensure client satisfaction, meet client deadlines, and resolve any problems.
- Gaining a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements.
- Participating in recruiting efforts as needed.
- To meet or exceed IT Assurance metrics (e.g. – billable hours, CPE, time delinquencies, etc…)
- Participating in other business development activities as appropriate Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification.
- Some related work experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering controls based services, auditing Information Technology General Controls (ITGC’s.) in support of financial statement audits to cross-industry clients and technologies. An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus.
- Information Security experience or information security training is required.
- Exceptional client service and communication skills.
- Strong technical aptitude and problem solving skills
- Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
- Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
- Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
- Minimum overall GPA 3.0/4.0
Audit and Assurance Consultant Internship Market
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Tips for Your Audit and Assurance Consultant Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large accounting and professional services firms close their summer intern cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes before October ends. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Map both cycles at the start of each semester so you're not applying to roles that already filled.
Build documented project work before you apply
Recruiters hiring audit and assurance consultant interns want something concrete to assess. Create two or three completed projects, such as a controls walkthrough, a financial analysis, or an audit simulation, naming the tools you used and capturing the deliverable in a format you can share or describe in an interview.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside that campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never go through on-campus recruiting.
Practice your interview format out loud before your first screen
Audit and assurance consultant intern screens typically include a case or technical conversation, sometimes a financial modeling or analytical exercise, and behavioral questions. Practice your reasoning out loud, not just in your head, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured cohort programs at larger firms first
Big Four and large regional firms run formal audit and assurance internship programs built to train people entering the field, with dedicated onboarding and client exposure from day one. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones aligned with your school year, apply in the first wave, and don't wait for the spring push.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the audit and assurance consultant internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings on Migrate Mate, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually take.
Audit and Assurance Consultant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an audit and assurance consultant internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For audit and assurance consultant candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a documented case study, audit simulation, or analytical report showing your process and conclusions. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an audit and assurance consultant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For audit and assurance consultant interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real client work, available headcount on the team, and how early the firm sets its return-offer timeline. Treat the internship as an extended interview, deliver well, and position for a return offer without counting on one.
When should I apply for audit and assurance consultant internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large accounting and professional services firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before the calendar year ends. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles from either end of that cycle.
Are audit and assurance consultant internships paid?
Most professional audit and assurance consultant internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at established firms but can appear at smaller organizations, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should an audit and assurance consultant internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For audit and assurance consultant candidates, the right proof is a case study, audit or controls analysis, or financial modeling exercise that names the tools you used and links to or describes the deliverable. Add relevant coursework in accounting, finance, or data analysis, and keep the whole thing to one page.
Are there remote audit and assurance consultant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the audit and assurance consultant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because the pool of applicants is national, so apply early and filter by work type to see those openings before they close.
What is a Big Four audit and assurance internship?
The Big Four firms run structured, cohort-based internship programs specifically designed for students new to professional audit and assurance work. These programs place interns on live client engagements under experienced staff, recruit heavily on campus in the fall, and are competitive. Apply in the first wave of recruiting, as cohort seats fill before spring candidates get a look.
Can international students get audit and assurance consultant internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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