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What can I do to stand out and best prepare for future opportunities in the accounting world?

I am an accounting student at Texas A&M and recently got into a masters program and have an internship at a big for firm. Any advice for class work, what to expect on an internship, how to grow my network.

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Sarah’s Answer

Hi Lauren! It seems like you're off to a fantastic start in your career. I work at a Big Four firm in Austin, TX, and for your internship, the key is to ask lots of questions and connect with as many people as possible. Try to sit in on calls and meetings. Don't stress about not knowing everything—internships are all about learning!
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Sneha’s Answer

Hi Lauren, That’s amazing, congrats on the master’s program and Big Four internship! To stand out, focus on mastering the fundamentals in your coursework (especially audit, tax, and data analytics) and always ask questions when something isn’t clear because it shows initiative. During your internship, be proactive: volunteer for extra tasks, be detail-oriented, and seek feedback regularly. To grow your network, connect with professionals on LinkedIn, attend firm-sponsored events, and don’t be afraid to reach out to your peers and mentors for coffee chats. I interned at a Big 4 company and currently work there full time! There's a lot of opportunity if you look for it, remember to put your best foot forward, ask questions if you're unsure of something, and pay close attention to the work you submit for review. Good luck!
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Christopher’s Answer

In your internship, I would also recommend trying to get as diverse as an experience as possible. Try to get exposed to as many people and engagements as possible. Also, try to get opportunities, even if only a single day shadow experience, outside of the competency your internship is for. For example, if you are an audit intern try to get exposure to tax or consulting. Not only will exposure to many people help with converting your internship into an offer but it will give you hands on exposure to the varying work types and guide your decision making in if audit, tax etc. is the right competency for you.
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