EY

tax intern

January - April 2017 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The REAL world experience in tax profession. This internship really showed me the true experience what it meant to have a full time position in the tax profession.

What I wish was different

More opportunities/ intern events to get to know other professionals.

Advice

Be prepare to work the busy season hours.

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Risk Advisory Intern

June - August 2017 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

The program was extremely well organized, and the firm is very generous to interns. In 8 weeks, you have the opportunity to produce work that is actually used by the firm.

What I wish was different

I would have liked the internship experience to be 2-4 weeks longer.

Advice

Make the most of your networking opportunities, and don't be afraid to make mistakes! A positive attitude is the most important thing the firm looks for during the end of internship evaluation.

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Audit Intern

June - July 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I really had a part in the audit engagement. My team took the time to teach me, answer my questions and gave me challenging tasks that developed my accounting and auditing skill set.

What I wish was different

I wish I had spent more time at the office instead of the client site so I could have gotten to know more interns.

Advice

When you finish your current task, ask for another one! Make your self a useful asset to your team.

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Assurance Intern

June - August 2017 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

Ernst & Young LLP is one of the top firms in the accounting industry. Its commitment to developing strong professionals is admirable and the greatest part of this internship. They allow you to ask any and every question possible to ensure your growth with the firm, and the firms growth you. I was amazed by how dedicated every worker was, and it was incredible to see how much the company culture was present in each and every one of them. Working for EY, I immediately felt both included and supported and I am very excited to be heading to work for them as a full-time staff member.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was a little bit longer! It was such a great experience, I did not want it to end.

Advice

Ask as many questions as you can. Do not be afraid of appearing incapable or incompetent. You're growth as a business professional is directly correlated to how many questions you ask, and how many answers you retain. Constantly seek guidance from staff members who already work at the company.

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Audit/ Assurance Intern

June - August 2017 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

I liked the apprenticeship model of the company, I felt like I had a lot of resources and learned something each day about audit and the company itself.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have developed deeper relationships with more of the other interns, because that is who I will be working with in the future.

Advice

There is no need to feel like you have to know everything. As an intern, no one expects you to know it all, just have a willingness to learn.

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FSO Tax Intern

July - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The people were great. Everyone was super willing to take the time to teach me, and they made sure that I understood the big picture. They also weren’t afraid to give me something challenging and really encouraged me to try on it. A big thing that was surprisingly important was that they didn’t make me afraid to fail at something or not understand because they would always be willing to answer more questions or point out where I was having the issue and let me try again.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been longer. The first week was training and the last week was in Orlando, so the internship was effectively only four weeks.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. They know you are an intern, they know you don’t know much, but if you aren’t asking questions, you aren’t learning anything and that will look bad on you and you won’t get the full experience

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intern

May - July 2017 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I liked that I was actually considered part of the team. I felt like I was given meaningful work and was contributing towards the projects I was assigned. Everyone was helpful and willing to teach you everything you would need to know and more. I felt like everyone was a big family at EY STL.

What I wish was different

Honestly, I just wish it was a bit longer of an internship so I could really get into the nitty gritty of a project. That, and maybe a little more IT experience thrown in.

Advice

Do not be afraid to fail. Everyone there is rooting for you and wants you to ask questions. Mistakes are ok and no one is going to get mad if you have no idea what you're doing, as long as you go ask for help. Take the time to get to know everyone and introduce yourself.

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Technology Advisory

June - August 2017 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Value-given work and a lot of room to grow and learn.

What I wish was different

The duration was longer

Advice

Be prepared to be in charge of your own future, it will not be spoon fed to you.

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FSO BAP Intern

June - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I got a lot of responsibility as an intern and really enjoyed working with my team. You also get to go to Disney World and Orlando at the end of your internship. It's a rewarding experience so would recommend!

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten to know the other interns better. As the only intern on my project and since I was at the client site constantly, it was harder to get to know my big intern class.

Advice

You should definitely try to understand the company and the role as much as possible. Network with people so you have an idea of whether this is something you want to do or not.

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Regional Assurance Intern

June - August 2017 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I extremely enjoyed working face to face with the clients that I was assigned to. The work was way different than anything I have done inside the classroom but in a very good way. I was not just a task accomplishing intern, I was a hard-working, project assigned, independent intern. EY offers up the opportunity to start to shape your career. YOU make the internship what you want it to be.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was longer than 8 weeks. I also wish I got to work on more clients in a wider variety of industries.

Advice

Always be asking questions. Ask your Staff, ask your Manager, ask Seniors, and ask Partners! Always ask why you're doing what you're doing; that's how you'll learn 90% of what you learn from the work experience.

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Tax Intern

June - July 2017 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I loved the people that I worked with. I enjoyed the work I got to do, and the different areas of tax that I worked in.

What I wish was different

I wish I would've taken a corporate tax class before I started the internship. I wish it would have lasted longer and that interns wouldn't have had to seek out work as much as we did.

Advice

Be ready to experience all the different areas of tax, don't just keep to one area. Be ready to ask A LOT of questions and learn new things, the people are always happy to help

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Launch Intern

July - August 2017 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

I loved to be able to meet EY employees in the office I am hoping to work when I graduate. The internship is vary basic, shadowing people. However, I was able to take it a step further and work on projects that I was very interested in. For example, I was able to shadow and help with basic data management in a team that was just entering busy season. That was the best part of my internship!

What I wish was different

Currently, this internship is available for college students in any year (1st, 2nd, 3rd) of specific minority groups. I think this experience would be more unique if EY would open this internship for students that are 2 years away from getting their 150 credits instead of having students do the exact same internship for several years. I think if EY makes it more concentrated in students with more accounting education then the experience could be more fulfilling for their career.

Advice

Look for all the opportunities you can get, and don't be afraid to ask anything. This is your chance to ask questions and show that you have interest in working with the company, and provide useful insights.

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Launch Intern

June - July 2017 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I liked that I was exposed to the different areas of accounting.

What I wish was different

I wish I would spend more time with partners.

Advice

Please be yourself and good things will come.

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Advisory (Risk) Intern

May - July 2016 • Kuching, Sarawak

What I liked

Virtually unlimited access to non-confidential company resources and materials, flexibility of work within office hours when there are no client-driven deadlines, helpful and friendly staff. Was also given actual responsibilities - my first analysis assignment was used in a client presentation. Minimal coddling.

What I wish was different

I ended up working on projects related to steel and natural resource companies, neither of which are particularly interesting to me. I guess more interesting projects would have been nice, but of course that depends on what clients projects are available at a given time.

Advice

Be quick on the uptake, error-check as much as you can to hand in flawless work, ask questions whenever possible. Also, companies like this usually have a ton of proprietary learning resources - take in as much of it as you can, even if you have to stay on after work. No one is going to chase you out, usually.

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Intern

May - July 2017 • Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

What I liked

I was constantly learning and all the staff and senior members were very welcoming and encouraging. I got to come to all executive and clients meetings and built an actual model. Plus, doing business in Vietnam was just very exciting.

What I wish was different

I wish I had stay longer because it was the best chapter of my life.

Advice

Bring in your best attitude and be happy to put your head down, because everyone will be supportive of you if you show that you are genuinely interested in learning and being a part of the team.

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National Employment Tax Intern

June - August 2017 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Great ability to network with other peers my age within both the office I worked in and related offices in other cities, opportunities to travel to other states for various engagements, thought-provoking work

What I wish was different

Did not always have enough work to fill up my whole week

Advice

Be open to opportunities that take you outside your comfort zone; it's where you'll learn the most about what areas you want to work in and a ton about yourself!

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Transfer Pricing Intern

June - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

EY's diverse culture and commitment for success. Allowed us to progress each week, eventually allowing us to work on staff-level assignments.

What I wish was different

N/a

Advice

Meet as many people as possible-ask others for help whenever you are free. The more people you meet, the more opportunities for work assignments. This will allow for a higher number of reviews at the conclusion of the internship, which helps in getting a return offer.

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Technology Analyst Program Intern

June - July 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The company culture is something that made my experience really rewarding. The people I met were all genuine and took a real interest in making sure I succeeded. EY also took all the interns to Disney World at the end, which was obviously a plus.

What I wish was different

Truthfully, I don't really wish much different from my experience. My project was really enjoyable for me, and my team made my time working fun. This obviously wasn't the case for every intern since everyone has different preferences, but from what I heard from most other interns, they all had positive thoughts.

Advice

It's okay to not know everything. My first day after just listening to my teammates, I thought I had no reason to be in the room because I didn't understand anything that was being said. As time went on however, I realized that all that really matters is that I put in the effort to learn what I don't know. Everyone in a higher position was once in your shoes too, so not knowing everything on your first day or week is normal - you're there to learn.

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Assurance Intern

June - August 2017 • Woodbridge Township, NJ

What I liked

Great training and experience was gained throughout my internship

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to go to more client sites

Advice

Always ask questions

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Launch Intern

July - August 2017 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I liked the rotational aspect of the internship. I was able to gain brief insights on each of the service lines that EY provides. Having the ability to experience each of the service lines allowed me to make a knowledgeable decision about which service line I would like to pursue as a career in the future. I also enjoyed interacting and working with different engagement teams, which consisted of EY employees ranging from staff to managers to principals/partners. The variety of experiences that I've had during the six-week internship at EY was phenomenal and I would recommend it to anyone who is unsure of which career path to choose.

What I wish was different

I would have liked if the internship was longer so that more time was allotted for each of the rotations. I also wish that I networked a little more. While I was able to meet a lot of people during the internship, I feel that I could have made better efforts to get to know more people at the firm.

Advice

I would suggest that, regardless of the firm or the industry, you should put your best foot forward and go that extra mile to stand out. Although you may not be a full-time employee at the firm, I would treat it as such. Don't take for granted the opportunities that you are given and always put in 110% with a willingness to learn and an eagerness to contribute to the firm as a whole and to those around you!

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