Audit Intern

Wipfli; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking an Audit Internship for Spring 2028, located in-person at Wipfli offices or client sites. You will join client engagement teams and report to engagement leaders, applying accounting knowledge to real engagements.

The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and collaboration, with opportunities to gain hands-on audit experience, data analysis, and professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting with required taxation coursework.
• Working toward CPA exam eligibility after graduation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and deadline-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client and firm requests in a timely, professional manner and gather required documents.
• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures under guidance.
• Prepare or review client financial statements, footnotes, and reports.
• Use data analysis to uncover patterns and support recommendations.
• Communicate open items and testing issues promptly with engagement leaders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

CPA exam eligibility after graduation

Tools

Excel

Audit software

Job description

Audit Internship – Spring 2028 | Wipfli

The Tone: This is an Audit Internship at Wipfli, located in-person at Wipfli offices or client sites. Wipfli is a 3,623-person organization providing professional services in attest, tax, and business consulting. This role is crucial for developing future professionals who contribute to creating exceptional impact and extraordinary results for clients, fostering a professional home where individuals can make a difference. Wipfli believes in flexibility, focuses on relationships, and encourages each individual to follow their own path, ensuring people truly matter and feel it.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Location: In-person, Wipfli offices or client sites
• Team: Part of client engagement teams, collaborating with professionals and reporting to engagement leaders.
• Mission: To utilize educational knowledge and experience to perform accounting-related responsibilities and support client engagements with timely, accurate, and professional contributions.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Client Requests: Respond to client and firm associate requests and inquiries in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner, gathering necessary information for required documents.
• Audit Procedures: Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards, as directed by engagement leaders.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare or review client-prepared financial statements, footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs.
• Data Analysis: Use data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations.
• Communication: Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items, testing problems, or other important matters in a timely manner.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level. Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, with completion of a corporate or individual taxation class required.
• Experience: Working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation; demonstrated above-average knowledge in accounting.
• Skills: Ability to think independently and make good decisions; strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and staff; ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher; preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data.