Lindsay Newman - Audit Intern

As a spring audit intern, you become acquainted with the business and the people fast. After just three short days of training, you are thrown into a job with a real life client. The great thing about doing an internship with PKM is that you are not alone. If you need help with anything, and I mean anything, someone is always willing to lend a hand. For example, every client has a different dress code, and we, as the auditors, are expected to dress the same. So, when my first client came along I not only asked what I was supposed to wear, but also described a couple of outfits just to make sure. My insecurity over something so small as clothes was laughable, but my senior explained exactly what I should wear like it was no big deal. The point is everyone has questions, and most of us who work for PKM have asked the same question you want to ask! So don’t be shy, we want to get to know you too! Another great thing about PKM is that once you have gone through training the firm treats you as any other staff member. You have your assignments, and you are expected to complete them. As an intern this responsibility gave me great confidence in my audit work. I learned more during my spring internship than I did in a whole year of school.

Along with learning the audit field during your internship you get to know the firm too. The reason I am working at PKM has a little to do with the fact that I enjoy accounting and a lot to do with how wonderful the people are at the firm. If you ever thought that it was impossible to have fun and enjoy work, you were mistaken. Every year PKM holds a busy season game. During the game all of the employees are split up into teams and compete against each other for prizes. Now we all know since we are looking into the accounting profession prizes are not the only thing we seek… we want competition and the busy season game gives it to you! Besides the game the firm also holds parties and functions during busy season to give everyone a break and to have a little fun. Not to mention specific outings for interns! Of course none of these activities would be as much fun without new interns, so please feel free to ask questions. I have been in your shoes, whether it be in recruitment or the actual internship itself. I know that this process can be overwhelming, but with a little help from PKM it can be a lot of fun too!!