Summer in the City Intern-Audit, Privately Owned Businesses Review

Item: Summer in the City Intern-Audit, Privately Owned Businesses at Forvis Mazars
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Forvis Mazars

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Audit, Accounting

London

Review Submitted: July 2024

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Experience

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

As an auditor, my daily tasks would involve processing and reviewing financial statements. This includes conducting pre-dispatch checks, examining creditor and debtor accounts, and testing trial balances. I ensure that prepayments, wages, and all transactions have a clear financial trail. If any discrepancies arise, I communicate with clients and request evidence to support the transactions. Additionally, I manage client relationships and address any mistakes or errors that we identify during the audit process

What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

Understanding the business and exploring potential roles was incredibly fascinating. I enjoyed learning about various roles and engaging with colleagues from different service lines to understand the differences between our roles. This internship has solidified my desire to work in this field and company—whether it’s the vibrant culture, the city, the breadth of work, or the dynamic nature of the Privately Owned Business service line.

Please rate how insightful you found the insight

5/5

How would you rate the structure of the insight

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Over the course of my internship, I’ve not only honed my time management, organizational, and communication skills, but my attention to detail, patience, and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues have also significantly improved during audit engagements. Additionally, I’ve become proficient in using Excel, especially in conjunction with the data snipper software—a tool I hadn’t encountered before.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development

5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight

5/5

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Everyone was very friendly and happy to help out with whatever questions you had.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the networking opportunities?

5/5

Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?

5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

I really have thoroughly enjoyed this internship. It has allowed me to expand my skills and deepen my understanding of the sector. Moreover, I had the pleasure of connecting with a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds and experiences. Everyone I met was not only friendly but also genuinely eager to answer any questions I had about the firm.