Interning at an Accounting Firm
Chris Piech is an accounting student in his senior year. In summer 2013, he interned at the accounting firm BDO, formerly Mikunda Cottrell. Chris has accepted a job offer from BDO and after he graduates in May 2014 he will be working as an audit accountant.
I decided to go for my accounting degree because I wanted a career. Accounting is the backbone of any business and there are high employment rates for accounting graduates.
I wanted to intern with BDO to find out if public accounting at a larger firm was the right fit for me. There is a lot of travel involved with auditing for such a firm, but that was one of the benefits! Getting to see different areas of Alaska is very exciting.
I was treated as a professional during my internship process. I was expected to perform at a high level, but was able to ask for help when I needed it. I was put on several audits and treated as part of the team, which meant the world to me.
