INTERNSHIP DETAILS
Winter 2027 Audit Internship
CompanyTopel Forman
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 3, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will be responsible for auditing select areas of a client's balance sheet and income statement, preparing client assistance requests, and assisting with or preparing financial statements and related reports in accordance with GAAP. They must also understand and utilize the firm's audit methodology and apply relevant FASB and AICPA pronouncements.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
164
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Topel Forman is a Chicago and Denver-based certified public accounting firm serving individuals and professionals to family-owned businesses and corporations, providing accounting, tax, attestation, family office, and advisory services.
Topel Forman has been recognized as a leading tax and accounting firm through Inside Public Accounting as a Top 200 Firm for the second year in a row and a Best of The Best Firm for the third time in four years.
A 2022 and 2023 winner of Top Workplaces in Chicago, we live by our values of flexibility, integrity, respect, and excellence. Here you will find the highest level of talent and expertise, along with leadership that cares. Our inclusive culture provides access to professional growth and collaboration, offering a dynamic and engaging work experience. We are dedicated to offering world-class service to our clients and a top-level professional experience to our employees. We offer a robust benefits package, including well-rounded fringe benefits and a flexible work environment.
The Firm is also an independent member firm of Moore North America and a regional member of Moore Global Network Limited, an association of more than 260 independent firms worldwide.
You can learn more about our open positions on our website: www.topelforman.com/careers.
Our offices are based in Chicago and Denver, and we are currently hiring remote and hybrid positions in audit, tax, and family office services.
About the Role
<p>As an award-winning firm, Topel Forman has been serving a range of individuals and professionals, to family-owned businesses and corporations for over sixty years, providing accounting, tax, audit, family office, and advisory services. Here you will find the highest level of talent and expertise, along with leadership that cares. Our inclusive culture provides accessibility to professional growth and collaboration that offers a dynamic and engaging work experience. We are dedicated to offering world-class service to our clients and a top-level professional experience to our employees. We offer a robust benefits package, including well-rounded fringe benefits, and a flexible work environment. A multi-year winner of Top Workplaces, we live by our values of flexibility, integrity, respect, and excellence.</p>
<p>Under the supervision of seniors and managers our Winter 2027 Audit Interns will learn how to prepare audit work papers, audit programs, and financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Our audit interns learn how to utilize various audit software’s (i.e., Engagement Manager, DataSnipper, GoFileroom, Checkpoint Edge etc.).</p>
<p><strong>Why Work at TF?</strong></p>
<p>You're not just another face in the crowd.</p>
<p>On day one you will be paired with a tax supervisor or manager who will serve as a mentor and will provide support and guidance throughout your entire internship. Additionally, each intern is paired with a buddy, usually a tax associate, who has been through our internship program. Your buddy serves as an additional resource for you during the internship. Our leadership, including partners and managers care that you experience growth during your time here.</p>
<p>Any intern that joins the firm full-time after their internship will have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas. From here, you can navigate your personal career path based on your own interests. Start your career at Topel Forman today!</p>
<p><strong>Time Commitment</strong></p>
<p>Our winter internship is a full-time internship paid at a rate of $32 per hour. This role is set to begin in January and concluding in Mid- April of 2027. There could be additional overtime through the course of your internship depending on workflow. We recommend no more than 1 or 2 classes during your internship to ensure both your success in the internship and your schoolwork does not suffer.</p>
<p><strong><u>Essential Functions of the Internship</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Responsibility for auditing select areas of a client balance sheet and income statement </li>
<li>Preparation of client assistance requests, and appropriate follow-up and evaluation </li>
<li>Assist with or prepare financial statements and other related reports </li>
<li>Apply the pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the AICPA </li>
<li>Meet client deadlines for preparation of reports</li>
<li>Understand and utilize TF’s audit methodology</li>
<li>Occasional client site travel</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>General </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Identify and communicate tax and accounting issues to senior associates, managers, and partners</li>
<li>Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks</li>
<li>Proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback</li>
<li>Learn about the firm – get to know partners/managers, services provided, specialties of individuals, key clients, and industries served </li>
<li>Participation in internal networking events</li>
<li>Build communication skills: practice business writing (clear memos, letters, and emails), working with clients, and feeling comfortable in business situations.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Required Education and Experience</strong></p>
<p>Energetic, team-oriented applicants should be an Accounting major proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively are all essential to this position.</p>
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Key Skills
Audit work papers preparationAudit programs preparationFinancial statements preparationGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Audit software utilizationClient balance sheet auditingClient income statement auditingClient assistance requestsFinancial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements applicationAICPA pronouncements applicationClient deadline adherenceAudit methodology utilizationCommunicationFlexibilityAttention to detailMulti-tasking
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