Recruitment & Internships – PPA

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PPA students socialize at an event hosted by KPMG.

Top companies want PPA students to work for their firms.

In the spring semester of the junior year, public accounting firms host on-campus presentations, interviews, social events, and office visits as part of the process to recruit PPA students into their auditing and taxation internship programs.

Companies Actively Recruiting

The following accounting firms are actively recruiting Professional Program in Accounting students into their internship programs:

Recruitment Testimonials

Bailey Stone – PPA 13

Bailey Stone

Future Intern, EY

This past year, PPA has helped me grow both professionally and personally like I never have before. I had an amazing recruiting experience, even in the middle of a pandemic. As students outside of the program lost internships and had to start their job search from scratch, I was still able to choose from multiple internship offers. Read Bailey’s full testimonial.

Jared Parkinson, PPA 13

Jared Parkinson, PPA 13

Future Intern, KPMG

The PPA recruitment process at UTD is one of a kind. From day one, I was exposed to public accounting professionals who offered excellent advice and expertise on careers in accounting. It also provided a platform for me to network with a variety of accounting firms to find which firm best fits with my career goals and personal life. Read Jared’s full testimonial.

Monica Medina, PPA 13

Monica Medina, PPA 13

Future Intern, PwC

Being a part of PPA has changed the course of my experience at UTD in the greatest way possible! Recruitment was an incredible opportunity to have access to multiple personal interactions with firm recruiters & professionals. During these occasions it allowed me to be able to build those strong connections and get a better look into each firm to help make a better-informed decision about my future. Read Monica’s full testimonial.

Diego Figueroa, PPA 13

Diego Figueroa, PPA 13

Future Intern, PwC

Although recruitment underwent a massive change, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. All the firms transitioned well to virtual recruitment, providing various opportunities and connections that one would’ve made otherwise in person. Whether it be panels, games, or coffee chats, each firm had unique ideas to make sure the recruitment process was not only informative, but also interactive and easy going. Read Diego’s full testimonial.

Aubrey Robert

Aubrey Roberts, PPA 13

Future Intern, RSM

Joining PPA has been one of the best experiences in my college career. Along with learning new skills and meeting wonderful like-minded individuals, I have been able to build upon my existing skill set and develop the confidence to feel comfortable in any professional setting. Read Aubrey’s full testimonial.

Grant Thronton hosts PPA 15 for office visits during spring recruitment.
Grant Thronton hosts PPA 15 for office visits during spring recruitment.

Complete an internship with a public accounting firm during your senior year.

Students engage in an audit or tax internship where they gain real world accounting experience. Our interns assist in complex accounting work, network with industry professionals and interact with clients.

What PPA students can expect from an internship in public accounting:

  • Real-world experience
  • Application of accounting concepts
  • Client interaction
  • Clarification of career goals
  • Professional growth
  • Participation in firm networking events
  • Full-time career placement

Internship Testimonials

Cathy Li, PPA 15

FORVIS

In my senior spring semester, I had the opportunity to intern with the tax department at FORVIS. It was an amazing internship, and I learned so much more than I thought possible! I worked on a wide range of projects, met incredible people and gained invaluable real-world experience.

Abigail Muse, PPA 15

Moss Adams Tax

At Moss Adams, I had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of different types of projects and tax returns that gave me practical experience in how to provide client value and operate within the world of public accounting. Although my first tax returns seemed dauntingly insurmountable, my coworkers were always available to answer both short and long questions about aspects of work that I didn’t understand. I’m so grateful for how the PPA program and Moss Adams have trained me to succeed in public accounting and I look forward to rejoining Moss Adams full time after graduation.
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