Interned at an accounting firm in Albany for the summer in the audit department.
Final Project Outcome
This is a picture of my internship advisor and professor, Dr. Flynn, and alumni who also work at BST (firm where I interned). Brianna Muenkel is a senior manager (left of Dr. Flynn), I am an intern, Khallyn LaFond started as an associate, and Jonathan Gibbs is a partner, all of which graduated from SUNY Oneonta.
What I did
Over the summer, I worked on auditing both governmental entities and commercial businesses, gaining exposure to a variety of industries and accounting practices. I learned to navigate accounting software platforms to prepare testing workpapers, perform substantive and control testing, and document results in compliance with auditing standards. My role required consistent communication with clients to request necessary documentation, clarify information, and discuss findings, which strengthened my professional communication and client relationship skills.
What I learned
During this project, I gained hands-on experience auditing both governmental and commercial clients, which exposed me to different accounting frameworks and industry-specific practices. I learned how to communicate with clients and furthered my understanding of accounting. The firm gave me a return offer, so having this experience will help me when I begin working full time next summer as I'll have some knowledge of what my responsibilities will be.
