2026 IFEA Summer Internship - International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants
About The Position
The International Foundation for Ethics and Audit (IFEA) is a non-profit organization that supports high-quality, international audit, assurance, quality management, and international ethics and independence standards for professional accountants in the public interest. It does so through its two standard-setting boards, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA). These boards develop and issue their standards and related pronouncements independently and under their own authority. We are looking for a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student to work with IFEA full-time, for 8 weeks from June 1, 2026 to July 24, 2026. The intern will be working within our International Ethics Standards Boards for Accountants (IESBA) team. IESBA is an independent standard-setting board responsible for the development, establishment, and maintenance of ethical standards and other pronouncements relied upon by professional accountants worldwide. As an intern, you will gain valuable experience working in an international environment and learning from colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Requirements
- Obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and graduating in 2027 or 2028.
- Excellent research and analysis skills.
- Self-starter with an agile mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and communicating progress.
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage projects and work independently.
- Flexible, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom), as well as social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn).
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude, willing to take on projects and ask questions as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Accounting and/or Finance preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supporting IESBA staff on projects and other initiatives to support their departmental needs.
- Assist with development of podcasts, related guidance materials, and socializing of output.
- Supporting and conducting research and analysis for staff-driven standard-setting projects, and organizing information into clear, accessible formats for internal use or presentation.
- Assisting with budget-related matters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
