CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Governmental Audit Intern

June - August 2018 • Iron Mountain, MI

What I liked

I loved being able to work with my manager one on one and be challenged. I did various tasks that I've never done before and it was a big learning experience.

What I wish was different

I could only have wished to work there longer.

Advice

Stay tuned into everything and work as hard as you can. Opportunities just don't come out of nowhere continued hard work is a key to success.

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Accounting Intern

January - April 2019 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

There was a ton of training, lots of learning opportunities, and it was easy to receive help when needed. Communication was very prominent. The biggest plus was the ability to do tax and audit. It was nice to walk out of an internship and feel much more confident about my professional accounting skills.

What I wish was different

There is not much that I would wish have been different, however, I am known to be optimistic.

Advice

Many of the other interns had started thinking they would prefer audit and were certain by the end that they wanted to do solely tax. If you are struggling to decide between tax or audit, this is likely the internship for you.

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Assurance

January - March 2022 • Rochester, MN

What I liked

I like the workplace as it was a really friendly environment, I learned a lot of things through this internship I like the people there as they are willing to help me when I need help.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more knowledge about Auditing, and did a better job at the internship!

Advice

Try to do your best at your internship, and keep your head up as it will be hard to follow as an intern.

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Tax/Audit Intern

January - April 2018 • Plymouth Meeting, PA

What I liked

During the internship I rotated between several departments. I gained experience in both tax and audit. This allowed me to determine which industry I would pursue a career in.

What I wish was different

I wanted experience with corporate tax returns but worked with another department prior to the corporate deadline. Expressing interest in a department will let your in charges know where they can schedule you.

Advice

Going into the internship, try and have a general idea of which field (Audit or Tax) you are interested in the most. This will open up the possibility of your work being favored towards that area. If not, you could spend more time in an area you may not be interested in.

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Tax Accounting Intern

June 2019 • Century City, CA

What I liked

I loved how open and encouraging the firm was. They were open to teaching and helping people grow. They want their employees to be happy and love their work, so they help you find things you have a passion for.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had time in the audit department.

Advice

I would say to work hard. Just because you are an intern does not mean you cannot excel and learn more than the associates. I would also advice to be open to learning new things, show them that you are a go getting, volunteer for events. Try as much as you can at the firm. Get to know anyone and everyone.

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Healthcare Consulting Intern

June - August 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I enjoyed the location of the internship, as well as the immersion in the health insurance side of things. I appreciate the foundation that this experience has laid as I now am developing a comprehensive understanding of the industry.

What I wish was different

I wish I had the opportunity to work with other interns who were also figuring life out after college. I was the only intern on my team.

Advice

Ask questions and be bold when it comes to ensuring that you have a certain experience before leaving.

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Audit Intern

May - August 2019 • Des Moines, IA

What I liked

I enjoyed learning about auditing as well as seeing what my day-to-day work load would be like. I also enjoyed getting to know my co-workers and making personal connections.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship would have been during busy season instead of the summer.

Advice

Go in with an open mind. Be ready to use the experience and knowledge you've gained at the University of Iowa but also be willing to learn from your managers and co-workers.

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Accountant Intern

June 2018 • Greenwood Village, CO

What I liked

I loved the opportunity to work on a wide variety of clients with similar needs so I could see the many facets of the accounting process, from A/P to financial statement compilations.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to use the training I received right away, rather than waiting almost 2 months before I got to apply it.

Advice

Alwaysask what you can do for co-workers! As an intern one has the chance to dabble in a little of everything in a way a full time accountant cannot.

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Intern

August 2018 • Greenwood Village, CO

What I liked

Pay, location, work environment

What I wish was different

This role is best suited for someone interested in local government

Advice

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Tax Intern

January - May 2019 • Appleton, WI

What I liked

-Relevant work experience in the field I am entering after graduation (public accounting). -Hours can get fairly long, but the overtime pay is very rewarding. -Assigned a 1st or 2nd year full-time employee as a "buddy" to ask questions to and have as a resource. -Ability to work directly with partners at the firm. -Friday happy hours after a long week of work.

What I wish was different

-I wish I would have gotten the opportunity to get a blended internship with tax and auditing rather than just tax (I am going into auditing after graduation so prior experience in this would have been beneficial).

Advice

Job duties and assignments can seem complicated and overwhelming, but using your resources and working hard will lead to a great learning opportunity and be very rewarding.

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Audit Intern

January - April 2019 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

I had a terrific amount of real-world experience, which I personally feel taught me more than anything I've learned from any course in college.

What I wish was different

My only complaint was that it wasn't longer. I wish I could have stayed for a few more weeks.

Advice

Be humble, and do your personal best. What you get from the experience is entirely dependent upon you and your individual attitude.

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Audit/Tax Intern

January - April 2020 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

The blended experience of audit and tax, the culture of the office (professional yet relaxed).

What I wish was different

Due to COVID, we finished the internship working from home so I wish we had been able to finish in person.

Advice

ASK QUESTIONS, everyone was super helpful, and I learned so much more than I would've if I had not asked questions.

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Accounting Intern

January - April 2020 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

Very supportive environment to learn, great experience

What I wish was different

Wish I could have been an intern longer but COVID determined fate

Advice

It’s tough at first but most jobs should be, try to take away everything you can from the internship. Can ask any person a question, and always something to learn.

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Audit Intern

November 2021 • Lakeland, FL

What I liked

CLA is all about family and creating opportunities and it all starts on day one. I’ve never been so welcomed by another company in my lifetime.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Approach with an open mind and give it everything you’ve got!

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Business Operations Intern

September 2022 • Green Bay, WI

What I liked

The people are understanding and patient. Very great atmosphere and everyone is willing to help.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

I hadn't had an internship previous to this one and was very nervous about all the new types of work I was going to be getting into. But there was no reason to be. It's a learning curve but you are not alone and it's worth the risk.

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Assurance Intern

June - August 2022 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I loved the work, the people, and the experience.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have worked longer.

Advice

Work hard and invest in your time at your internship because you get what you put into an experience.

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Intern

June - August 2022 • Lutherville Timonium, MD

What I liked

I liked the fact that everyone was candid about their expectations and flexibility when it came to schedules and workload. While they made the comment of "never working over 40 hours," it didn't mean that they expected you to work 40 hours. I also appreciated the ability to do remote work to build upon those skills and that everyone was very open to questions.

What I wish was different

I wish I had taken more advantage of company get-togethers as it is a really good bonding experience amongst employees.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions. This firm prides itself on helping their employees thrive. They take their time to ensure that you fully comprehend what is going on and are enthusiastic when it comes to answering questions.

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