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In today's digital world, technology sits at the center of every decision, bringing both new risks and opportunities. As an Audit & Assurance Intern, you could help our industry-leading clients navigate the risks and opportunities that come with innovation. From evaluating system controls to advising on compliance, you will be part of a team that drives resilience, trust, and future-ready solutions.

Recruiting for this role ends on September 23, 2026.

Work You'll Do

As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on projects to help our clients design, assess, and remediate technology controls.

You'll have the opportunity to work across our Audit and Assurance offerings - including Audit, Specialized Assurance, Accounting & Reporting, Controls, and Internal Audit - bringing together diverse skills, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits, assurance reports, and insights that shape how organizations report and operate. You will build adaptable, transferable skillsets that are critical for future leaders as the profession evolves.

Specific areas of work could include:

• Assist clients in advancing the quality of information disclosed to markets and investors to meet regulatory and attestation requirements
• Evaluate accounting systems and controls to identify areas for improvement and utilize established methodologies to enhance clients' information technology controls and technology risk management programs
• Perform internal audit assurance activities (internal audits over financial, operational, compliance, IT, SOX and QARs), consult with engagement leadership and clients on strategic plans and other business matters, and help to anticipate emerging risks for our clients
• Create and manage SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 reports, ensuring all third-party services meet the required principles and standards
• Oversee the implementation of new systems, ensuring they are executed efficiently and align with industry standards, client objectives and regulatory requirements
• Perform internal control assessments, anticipate and identify emerging risks, and provide clients with proactive solutions and risk mitigation strategies
• Develop recommendations to enhance business processes and systems based on audit findings

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor 
• Ability to meet deadlines 

The Team

Launch your career where curiosity meets impact. At Deloitte Audit & Assurance, you'll join a collaborative team that fuels your growth through real, hands-on experience from day one. You'll have the opportunity to work across Audit, Specialized Assurance, Accounting & Reporting, Controls, and Internal Audit - bringing together diverse skills, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits, assurance reports, and insights that shape how organizations report and operate. Our client-centric, multi-disciplinary approach makes us the premier choice in audit and assurance, and our continued investment in innovation means you'll be building the future of the profession alongside the best in the business. Together makes progress - and it starts with you.

Want to learn more about our Audit & Assurance business? Click Here!

Qualifications

Required:

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in the following majors:
  • Technology related degree such as management information systems, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, data analytics, engineering, information science/management, information security, mathematics, and statistics
    • Other technical majors will be considered with a concentration in accounting or a related area
  • Accounting or related degree with a concentration in management information systems, business analytics or other business technology related areas
• Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
• You can expect to co-locate on average 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment

Preferred:

• Meets minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location prior to beginning full-time employment
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
• Relevant work experience or work experience in a professional environment (e.g., internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated recent leadership role(s), such as in a campus club, society, sports teams or other activity

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $28.23 to $56.67.

In today's digital world, technology sits at the center of every decision, bringing both new risks and opportunities. As an Audit & Assurance Intern, you could help our industry-leading clients navigate the risks and opportunities that come with innovation. From evaluating system controls to advising on compliance, you will be part of a team that drives resilience, trust, and future-ready solutions.

Recruiting for this role ends on September 23, 2026.

Work You'll Do

As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on projects to help our clients design, assess, and remediate technology controls.

You'll have the opportunity to work across our Audit and Assurance offerings - including Audit, Specialized Assurance, Accounting & Reporting, Controls, and Internal Audit - bringing together diverse skills, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits, assurance reports, and insights that shape how organizations report and operate. You will build adaptable, transferable skillsets that are critical for future leaders as the profession evolves.

Specific areas of work could include:

• Assist clients in advancing the quality of information disclosed to markets and investors to meet regulatory and attestation requirements
• Evaluate accounting systems and controls to identify areas for improvement and utilize established methodologies to enhance clients' information technology controls and technology risk management programs
• Perform internal audit assurance activities (internal audits over financial, operational, compliance, IT, SOX and QARs), consult with engagement leadership and clients on strategic plans and other business matters, and help to anticipate emerging risks for our clients
• Create and manage SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 reports, ensuring all third-party services meet the required principles and standards
• Oversee the implementation of new systems, ensuring they are executed efficiently and align with industry standards, client objectives and regulatory requirements
• Perform internal control assessments, anticipate and identify emerging risks, and provide clients with proactive solutions and risk mitigation strategies
• Develop recommendations to enhance business processes and systems based on audit findings

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor 
• Ability to meet deadlines 

The Team

Launch your career where curiosity meets impact. At Deloitte Audit & Assurance, you'll join a collaborative team that fuels your growth through real, hands-on experience from day one. You'll have the opportunity to work across Audit, Specialized Assurance, Accounting & Reporting, Controls, and Internal Audit - bringing together diverse skills, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits, assurance reports, and insights that shape how organizations report and operate. Our client-centric, multi-disciplinary approach makes us the premier choice in audit and assurance, and our continued investment in innovation means you'll be building the future of the profession alongside the best in the business. Together makes progress - and it starts with you.

Want to learn more about our Audit & Assurance business? Click Here!

Qualifications

Required:

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in the following majors:
  • Technology related degree such as management information systems, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, data analytics, engineering, information science/management, information security, mathematics, and statistics
    • Other technical majors will be considered with a concentration in accounting or a related area
  • Accounting or related degree with a concentration in management information systems, business analytics or other business technology related areas
• Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
• You can expect to co-locate on average 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment

Preferred:

• Meets minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location prior to beginning full-time employment
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
• Relevant work experience or work experience in a professional environment (e.g., internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated recent leadership role(s), such as in a campus club, society, sports teams or other activity

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $28.23 to $56.67.