Typical projects for accounting and finance interns include:
Accounting
- Research project for each intern over the course of their internship on general topics including new accounting standards and SEC regulations
- Internal control self-assessments
- Account reconciliations and reviews
- Development of updated processes and procedures resulting from acquisitions
Risk Assessment & Control
- Perform a review of individual contracts for risks such as embedded optionality, fixed pricing, etc.
- Improve foreign currency exposure reporting
- Analyze currency investing practices
- Automate analytical processes
Internal Audit
- Sarbanes-Oxley 404 controls testing
Internal Controls
- Internal control self-assessments
Treasury
- Cash management and forecasting analysis
- Provide support for financing projects
- Analyze investment portfolio
- Improve debt compliance reporting process
Business Performance Analysis & Reporting
- Cost and profitability analysis for various products and businesses
Tax
- Assist with tax reporting including data extraction, data analysis, and preparation of returns and support documentation
- Assist with income, franchise, sales, use and/or excise tax audits
- Perform tax research and analysis