Audit & Assurance Intern - Summer 2026At — Grant Thornton LLP

Opportunity Summary 

Audit Intern 

During your internship at Grant Thornton, you will be exposed to audit procedures in the areas of cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payrolls, and expense analysis.  You will have an opportunity to work alongside Partners, Senior Executives, and peers as a member of the engagement team.  Additionally, you will have an opportunity to learn new skillsets, be involved in office community activities, and build lasting relationships with members of the Grant Thornton team. 

  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Reviewing and auditing business transaction cycles including cash, treasury, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses  
  • Researching audit issues, utilizing electronic data bases, and review-tracking financial information utilizing audit related software  
  • Identifying, assessing, and informing senior staff members of audit related issues  
  • Collaboratively working with client team members while building rapport and strong client relationships  
  • Working closely with staff, managers, and partners on all phases of the project 
  • Working on a variety of client engagements in varying industries 
  • Networking with your peers  
  • Meeting with your mentor for regular feedback and professional development discussions 
  • Connecting with fellow interns and Grant Thornton staff at social events 
  • Participating in team-building exercises 
  • Giving back to the community through outreach activities 
  • Sharpening your leadership skills  
  • Other duties as assigned

Training:

Students will receive general orientation, job shadowing, workshops and skill training, CPE training, access to Becker CPA examination preparation materials, and continuous feedback from buddies, coaches, and PPMD mentors.

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the academic internship, the student will be able to get exposure to audit procedures in a variety of industries, learn to work with staff, managers, and partners on all phases of an audit, identify and assess audit related issues, and learn new skillsets related to accounting and audit.

Program 
Academic Internship
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
Newport Beach, California
United States
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
02/04/2026 to 05/22/2026