Internship leads to smooth transition to grad school

Interning at one of the top ranked public accounting and business consulting firms not only served as an impactful learning experience for two Bloomsburg University accounting majors but also prepared them for their journey into BU’s Master of Accountancy program.

Adam Zalewski and Kassondra Frew got a firsthand glance into the lives of today’s accountants through their internship with Boyer & Ritter. By inputting trial balances and auditing paper work, they got a preview of their future career aspirations.

“I learned A LOT from B&R,” Frew said. “Having an internship after graduation is a little tricky, because you can’t tell if you are really going to like what you are going to be doing the rest of your life or not, but for me it has all worked out. I really enjoy the work.”

In addition to handling the paperwork side of the career, they also had the opportunity to communicate face to face with clients.

“My favorite part thus far is working with the forensics group and meeting with client,” Zalewski said. “This internship has not only impacted what I think about my major but allowed me to gain experience in an area I would very much like to work. I have learned more about life in public accounting through this internship.”

Both Frew and Zalewski began the M.Acc. program this fall. Post completion, Frew hopes to pursue a career in public accounting by becoming a certified public accountant and certified fraud examiner. Zalewski aspires to either join an accounting firm or work for a government organization that helps individuals affected by fraud.