Go For the Sure Thing: An Accounting Internship/Job-Seeking Discussion Case

Abstract

After the choice of college and major, the next significant decision for many accounting students is an internship. Through the experience of one of our students, this discussion case provides an opportunity for others to 1) determine what job attributes are important, 2) develop expectations for an internship experience, and 3) create a decision model for job/internship acceptance. Our student Jason made a choice between Tiny CPAs and Big Regional Firm. Both firms were located ideally. The deciding factor was the likelihood of a position being available at graduation. The internship experience was adequate, but the job offer fell through