While working at Baker Tilly for the summer, it was great getting to work on rotating teams. I was constantly expanding my network of professional relationships in and throughout the firm. In addition, it was rewarding getting to do the same type of work as a new hire for the firm. You really are treated like a valuable employee, and your contributions are noticed. I also liked getting to travel to different places for work because it kept things interesting. I’m very grateful for the opportunity I had to work for Baker Tilly.
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Accounting Intern
January - April 2019 • Plano, TX
What I liked
I really liked that I was finally given the ability to practice what I had been learning over the past 3 years. This was a great experience getting to step away from Tyler for a few months and spend some time in Plano.
What I wish was different
The overall experience was fantastic! The traffic is the only thing that was frustrating. Baker Tilly is a phenomenal place to intern.
Advice
Work hard. The internship is during the busy season so, be ready to work.
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
- Traveling
- New Clients every week
- Variety of work
What I wish was different
Advice
Always come in with an open mind, just because an internship is short, does not mean you wont learn amazing things!
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Risk, Internal Audit, and Cyber Security Consultant
June - July 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
The amount of professionalism and hard work. As well as the mentoring from your peers and managers.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Expect to work. You will potentially get a chance to travel which is fun experience for working in a client setting. But treat it with extreme professionalism.
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Audit Intern
January - August 2019 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Top two things I liked:
1) The partners and team were very supportive of my learning experience and challenged me appropriately to work on audit engagements and summer projects.
2) Flexibility on when to put in my hours during the summer. I, also, had a 4 week class and put in part time hours the whole summer. I was allowed to work from home on certain days which helped on commuting time and expense.
What I wish was different
When I started the internship, I had opted for a team that only did audit. In retrospect, I think I would have liked to at least spend some time in tax for a comparison.
Advice
Especially at the beginning, I didn't appreciate how many questions they would expect me to have. I was worried I either had too many questions or that they were not smart questions. According to the team, everyone starts out feeling that way. I wasted too much time trying to figure out things on my own instead of being efficient after 15-20 minutes. There is a balance between trying yourself and knowing when you need help.
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Now for Tomorrow Intern
June 2023 • McLean, VA
What I liked
Great experience, learned a lot about the company. Had a case study presentation and in general lots of shadowing and networking.
What I wish was different
Was the first year they implemented this new program. A few hiccups along the way. Wish we had more work to do! Would've loved to also collaborate more with the employees and other regular interns.
Advice
Ask lots of questions and put yourself out there!
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Forensic Matrimonial Accounting Intern
January 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
No day is the same, all projects are ad hoc and each is a new learning opportunity.
What I wish was different
More structure to their internship program from HR
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and brush up on excel skills.
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Tax Intern
May - July 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I liked the people at the firm and the atmosphere of the office.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more to do during the day. I felt that I was not utilized very well, and I had way too much free time.
Advice
Talk to people about your career plans, and get their advice because they were just in your position.
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Risk, Internal Audit and Cybersecurity consultant
June - August 2018 • Tysons, VA
What I liked
I loved the variety of different projects I worked on. I also loved the culture and other staff and Baker Tilly employees, they valued our input and helped me and the other interns learn a lot throughout the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had gotten to know the other interns outside of my department ( in other consulting groups, tax and audit) a little bit better.
Advice
Try and work with a wide range of different people within the office to get expereience on different projects and a better feel for the culture of the company.
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Assurance Intern
May - August 2018 • Oak Brook, IL
What I liked
Baker Tilly offers an environment of open communication, encouraging questions for interns to gain a better grasp of the accounting industry with every client engagement. There was not a point throughout the summer where I felt unsure of what to do about a certain task. Everyone was always available to answer questions and help with anything I needed.
What I wish was different
Personally, I wished there was a better communication channel to collaborate with interns from other offices in the U.S., providing more perspective on their experience. This could also offer us more ideas on how to create intern events in the future.
Advice
There is no such thing as a bad question. People at Baker Tilly are there as your resource, and they want to make sure you understand what an audit entails and the specific tasks that have been delegated to you. Ask as many questions as you need because they will always be there to support you.
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Accountant Intern
May - August 2018 • York, PA
What I liked
I liked learning everything about the firm and the auditing practice.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more work for interns, and more opportunity to go out on client.
Advice
I would make connections with people in the company to get put on more clients.
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Audit Intern
June - July 2018 • Reading, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Being able to interact and build your network is essential to future success and opportunities.
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Financial Analyst Intern
May 2019 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Every member of my team was very friendly and willing to have me help out with a variety of projects
What I wish was different
More structure and expectations for the internship experience as a whole
Advice
Regardless of the tasks you are given, as long as you apply yourself and focus on continually improving, you'll position yourself for future success.
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Audit Intern
January - July 2022 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
The people, the office, and the pay / benefits were all very nice. The work itself was also somewhat enjoyable, I liked seeing clients and visiting job sites.
What I wish was different
They way training was integrated into actual work. I felt like I was thrown off the deep end a bit, it was very manageable but could have been better.
Advice
Be prepared and even if you get confused, everyone will appreciate it if you are trying hard and giving effort.
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Tax Intern
January - July 2019 • Peachtree Corners, GA
What I liked
I absolutely loved my peers and mentors. They made my internship experience a splendid one even through a crazy busy season.
What I wish was different
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Audit Intern
June 2021 • Peachtree Corners, GA
What I liked
Everyone is super nice and explains concepts very clearly. I really enjoyed the culture and learning about each fundamental. The employees reflect on company culture often, and each fundamental is important to follow in the workplace not only for the benefit of yourself but also others as well.
What I wish was different
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Tax Intern
February 2023 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
The company culture is amazing.
What I wish was different
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Assurance intern
January 2022 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Pay and flexibility
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Time management is extremely important
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Strategy and Transformation Intern
June - August 2023 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I absolutely loved the people I worked with. They were so positive and immediately took me under their wing. Baker Tilly emphasizes learning and growth throughout the internship which made it such a positive experience overall.
What I wish was different
Nothing really, I genuinely enjoyed the mentorship, career experience, and networking opportunities at Baker Tilly!
Advice
Come in ready to learn! The more effort you put into the internship the more you get out. Really make an effort to engage with everyone in your practice and get to know them! If you don't know how to do something, just ask questions. They know you're an intern and that you are learning, they expect you to have questions!
