What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Whitley Penn Risk Advisory Services Internship position at Whitley Penn?
More Than an Internship:
Whitley Penn has become one of the region’s most distinguished accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. The primary mission of Whitley Penn – from its inception to today – has been to provide an unmatched level of high quality service to our clients by:
- Hiring the best of the best
- Having a detailed knowledge of the intricate business of accounting
- Constantly innovating to refine our practice
As a Risk Advisory Services (RAS) Intern you will:
- Assist clients in maintaining and testing internal controls required in connection with the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002 (SOX 404).
- Assist Staff and Seniors to Conduct operational, compliance, financial and IT internal audits.
- Assist team in performing Business and IT risk assessments.
- Assist in all other types of risk advisory projects including (not limited to), SSAE 16 Examinations, Information Technology (IT) Audits and Consulting, Surprise Examinations for Registered Investment Advisors, Compliance Readiness Assessments, and Enterprise Risk Management Implementation and Maintenance.
- Produce clear, highly literate reports to convey findings and recommendations to management.
- Serve as a responsive resource for clients and team.
About our Internship Program:
Whitley Penn interns have the opportunity to learn, innovate and succeed while working collaboratively with all levels of leadership and management. Our internship program is designed to give you the opportunity to work in a public accounting firm and get a true experience of what the day to day responsibilities for Associate level professionals are.
Our culture is centered on promoting a healthy work environment and we encourage our interns to grow in both their professional and personal development skills. Interns are provided a mentor throughout the entirety of their internship as they begin to build their brand in the workplace. Interns also go through our professional development program, called DEVELOP at WP.
The goal of the DEVELOP program is to:
- Provide opportunities to expand in your leadership skills
- Network with peers and cultivate working relationships
- Engage with firm leaders and develop professional skills
You’re a great fit for a RAS Internship if you:
- Are pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Accounting
- Have an accounting and cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Will be CPA eligible upon graduation (within 18 months of internship)
- Are authorized to work in the U.S. and not require current or future sponsorship
- Possess good communication skills and professional presence
- Exhibit a high level of dedication with a positive attitude
- Are a team player who takes initiative and is willing to learn
Expected Graduation Date with a Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree (CPA Eligible):
- December 2026
- May 2027
Additional Application Requirements:
- Register with a non-university email
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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