Audit & Assurance Intern Financial Statement Audit Summer 2026

Deloitte • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $26 - $51 • Hybrid

About The Position

The internship program provides an introduction to audit. As an intern in Deloitte's Audit & Assurance practice, you'll experience the auditing profession from a real-world perspective. You'll get in-depth exposure to the auditing profession and learn more about the day-to-day responsibilities of an auditor. You'll receive guidance and work closely with experienced audit professionals, as well as have the opportunity to participate in networking activities. You'll have exposure to issues shaping and affecting the profession today as well as topics related to your own career development. Your coach will serve as a vital source of information and advice, offering timely, constructive feedback on your performance. Recruiting for this role ends on February 22, 2026. Work You'll Do During your internship, you'll sharpen your analytical skills as you audit client financials, transactions and internal control processes . You'll work with audit team members and learn how to apply concepts of risk assessment and how to design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. You will execute these audit procedures using our cutting-edge audit tools and technologies that use artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, data visualizations and process flow automation to perform data interrogation and analysis of client data. The successful intern will have: Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities Proven experience working independently and managing multiple assignments in a dynamic environment Regardless of project type, your work will require: Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills essential to interacting with clients and teams Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects/assignments/ responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Problem solving and critical thinking skills in support of both innovative and operational enhancement opportunities Ability to collaborate and communicate across Deloitte team members and client stakeholders Ability to identify, learn, understand, and implement new concepts, frameworks and emerging technologies Ability to manage own personal and professional development; seek opportunities for professional growth and expansion of consulting skills and experience A strong understanding of Windows Based systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint The Team Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Audit & Assurance services are focused on engagements related to independent External Audit services, Accounting, Controls & Reporting Advisory, and Specialized Assurance & Sustainability. We bring together the diverse skills and industry experience of our people, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits of financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting, along with assurance reports and valuable advice and insights across the corporate reporting landscape. Learn more about Deloitte Audit & Assurance.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science/Business Administration in Accounting or related field
• Definitive plans to meet minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location prior to beginning full-time employment
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
• You can expect to co-locate on average 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the type of work you perform and the clients served
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Proven experience working independently and managing multiple assignments in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills essential to interacting with clients and teams
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects/assignments/ responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills in support of both innovative and operational enhancement opportunities
• Ability to collaborate and communicate across Deloitte team members and client stakeholders
• Ability to identify, learn, understand, and implement new concepts, frameworks and emerging technologies
• Ability to manage own personal and professional development; seek opportunities for professional growth and expansion of consulting skills and experience
• A strong understanding of Windows Based systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a Master of Science in Accounting or related field
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 of above
• Relevant work experience or work experience in a professional environment (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated recent leadership role(s), such as in a campus club, society, sports teams or other activity

Responsibilities

• sharpen your analytical skills as you audit client financials, transactions and internal control processes
• work with audit team members and learn how to apply concepts of risk assessment and how to design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks
• execute these audit procedures using our cutting-edge audit tools and technologies that use artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, data visualizations and process flow automation to perform data interrogation and analysis of client data

Benefits

• At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.
• From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees