Spring 2026 Whitley Penn Corporate Audit Internship

More Than an Internship

Whitley Penn Has Become One Of The Region's Most Distinguished Accounting Firms By Providing Exceptional Service That Reaches Far Beyond Traditional Accounting. The Primary Mission Of Whitley Penn - From Its Inception To Today - Has Been To Provide An Unmatched Level Of High Quality Service To Our Clients By

• Hiring the best of the best
• Having a detailed knowledge of the intricate business of accounting
• Constantly innovating to refine our practice
  
  

As a Corporate Audit Intern you will

• be assigned to client engagements and gain real-life business experiences by performing audit procedures on financial statements and internal controls
• work along side team members and leaders on various client engagements across
• begin creating your own business network and assist with client growth
• serve a variety of clients; from entrepreneurial businesses to large publicly-held companies, as well as governmental and not-for-profit companies.
  
  

About Our Internship Program

Whitley Penn interns have the opportunity to learn, innovate and succeed while working collaboratively with all levels of leadership and management. Our internship program is designed to give you the opportunity to work in a public accounting firm and get a true experience of what the day to day responsibilities for Associate level professionals are.

Our culture is centered on promoting a healthy work environment and we encourage our interns to grow in both their professional and personal development skills. Interns are provided a mentor throughout the entirety of their internship as they begin to build their brand in the workplace. Interns also go through our professional development program, called DEVELOP at WP.

The goal of the DEVELOP program is to

• Provide opportunities to expand in your leadership skills
• Network with peers and cultivate working relationships
• Engage with firm leaders and develop professional skills
  
  

You're a great fit for a Spring 2026 (Jan-March) Corporate Audit Internship if you:

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Accounting
• Will be CPA eligible upon graduation (within 18 months of internship)
• Are authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and not require current or future sponsorship
• Possess excellent communication skills and professional presence
• Exhibit a high level of dedication with a positive attitude
• Are a team player who takes initiative and is willing to learn
  
  

Expected Graduation Date with Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (CPA Eligible):

• December 2026
• May 2027
  
  

Additional Application Requirements

• Register with a non-university email
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
  
  

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.