Internships are offered during
the Spring and Fall at DOZ in order to provide the best fit for
the intern. Spring internships are January through April, and Fall internships are September through December.
The real benefit of any firm's accounting internship opportunity is that
interns are treated as if they are first year staff accountants. However, at
DOZ, because of the nationwide market area, the opportunity the intern receives
to perform "hands-on" work is without peer. The bottom line-the best way to
learn how to audit or prepare and consult on tax returns, is to simply "just do
it"-perform a lot of audits and tax returns! See the number of audits and tax
returns DOZ spring interns work on below.
In addition, weekly evaluations and
bi-weekly one on one Saturday morning busy
season meetings with a Principal make certain all interns are progressing and
receiving timely feedback.
Audit
Last year, Spring audit interns each worked over 600 hours and each had a hand
in completing about 50 audits. On some of these audits, the interns planned the
work, performed the work and wrote the final reports! The opportunity to work
on all areas of the audits better prepared DOZ interns for their
upcoming audit class and provided "real life" examples to help them better
understand the audit class already taken.
Audit interns performed work in some of the best and biggest cities in the USA
, including Las Vegas , New York , Los Angeles, Chicago , Seattle , Atlanta ,
Phoenix , and many more.
Tax
Last year, Spring tax Interns worked over 600 hours and completed an average of
200 tax returns in the 3 month internship period!
All this while working an
average of 54 hours per week!
Spring tax interns prepared partnership, individual, personal property tax and
corporate tax returns. Interns worked directly with Members as well as all
others in the tax department.
Internship Testimonials
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"DOZ
works mainly on very small clients, but don’t let that deceive
you! Working here allows you to see the entire audit process
that working on Fortune 500 companies just can’t offer. In
fact, during my time here I have completed about 30 audits from
start to finish, report and all. Not only that, I took on an
entire client’s work all by myself! From the first week of the
internship, you will be thrown directly into the line of fire,
but the last thing you need to worry about is not having people
there to help. The culture here allows you to walk into
anyone’s office and ask them anything. There isn’t a single
time while I was here where I came into contact with someone who
wasn’t willing to help. After the first few weeks, though, you
will have surpassed the initial learning curve and you will be
completely shocked at how fast the days go! I could not have
picked a better internship!"
Tom B., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"Everyone at DOZ is very friendly
and helpful! This made the work easier and less stressful. The
positive feedback I received from my supervisors let me know
that my work was appreciated; the weekly written feedback really
helped me improve with every assignment!"
Nick B., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"I had a great experience as an
audit intern for DOZ ! I had the chance to interact with not
only other interns and staff members, but also managers, seniors
and even Partners. Everyone took the time to make sure I
understood not only the basic concepts of what I was doing, but
also the meaning behind why things are done. I had the
opportunity to complete over twenty audits on my own from start
to finish - - this is something I thought would never happen
with me being only a third year student at the start of the
internship! I was also given the opportunity to travel to
Atlanta for a week to work one on one with a client out of their
office. And it definitely wasn’t all work at DOZ either!
Eating contests, relay races, bozo buckets and more took place
at the office, as well as many nights out with fellow interns
and staff members. The DOZ experience as well as the friends I
made will stay with me for many years to come."
Kristen J., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"Coming to DOZ and doing this
internship during busy season was a great learning experience.
You hear about busy season and all of the hours worked, but you
never really know what it is like until you experience it. DOZ
is great with helping you apply what was learned in the
classroom. All of the staff that I have worked with were more
than willing to take the time to help me understand a work
paper, or figure out an issue I was having. This was a great
experience, and I would encourage others to take this
opportunity if they have the chance. The staff of this firm
makes DOZ a great place to work!"
Peter H., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"The internship experience at DOZ
will become one of the greatest opportunities you could have
before starting a career! I never thought a Spring internship
would be beneficial because it is a semester away from school
and friends -- but at DOZ - - it has been well worth it! I have
had the opportunity to work with each level of staff and obtain
a better understand of what the field of accounting is really
like. In my three months at DOZ, I completed approximately
thirty audits from start to finish - - - and was able to do
work on many other audits and projects during that time span.
DOZ asked that I put forth time and effort to make this
internship whatever I wanted it to be, and believe me, my work
effort has paid off - - - I have learned so much! Having the
opportunity to travel to Atlanta and deal with clients on a day
to day basis is an experience that will definitely help me in my
future career."
Tom S., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"My work experience at
DOZ has exceeded any expectations I had before starting. First
of all - - there is the staff, who are always more than willing
to lend a hand, and to a person, are very understanding to
issues that new hires or interns may face. It is a young and
laid back environment that is still very hard working and
professional. There are also many opportunities to develop
professionally with evaluation meetings every other week.
Another unique aspect about DOZ is that it is a niche market
firm with a national presence, so there are opportunities to
travel all across the country. For any young person interested
in interested in accounting, I can’t imagine a better place to
start than DOZ!"
Reid R., Audit Full Time Spring '08 |
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"During my time at DOZ, I had the
chance to work on three different clients. The first two were
both returning clients and the third was a brand new client to
the firm. I traveled down to Memphis with one of the Partners
for a week which was the highlight of the internship. It was
great going out to dinner every day and not paying for a thing!
Everyone at DOZ was easy to get along with and you could ask
just about anyone a question and receive a great explanation on
how to fix the situation. DOZ was a great experience in
preparing audits and tax returns!"
Mark L., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"My
internship at DOZ gave me a fantastic opportunity to grow in the
accounting industry. Not too many internship programs will give
you the ability to experience what DOZ will allow you to
experience. As an intern you are given full audits and expected
to complete them from start to finish. This includes compliance
testing, completing the actual audit and workpapers, writing the
reports, etc. When you get stuck, the staff and supervisors are
more than willing to help you and make sure you learn throughout
the process. As an intern at DOZ you are basically a staff
employee in the way you are treated and the responsibilities you
are given. Sure - - you will be required to complete the
typical intern jobs, but it is kept to a minimum as everyone in
the firm pitches in to complete those odd jobs! The internship
program at DOZ does not just let you get your feet wet in the
accounting industry, as a DOZ intern you are immersed in the
accounting industry. You will not leave DOZ without getting a
sense of satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment!
Scott O., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"My internship at DOZ was a great
experience. I chose to do an internship at DOZ because of the
people and the opportunities available to me. Everyone at DOZ
made an effort to get to know me from the first day I started
training. It made it easy to come to work everyday when I
enjoyed working with everyone in the office. The people I worked
with gave me challenging assignments and they were always
willing to answer questions. I was given a lot of responsibility
as an intern. I began doing audits on my first day and by the
end of my internship I had worked on every part of an audit,
from start to finish - - 30 in total – all my
responsibility!…... Busy season is a lot of hard work, but it’s
also a great learning experience and a lot of fun!"
Ashlee M., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"Doing
an internship with DOZ has been one of the best decisions of my
college career. In a little more than three months, I was able
to experience my first busy season, travel for two out-of-state
engagements, and meet a ton of great people. As far as the work
goes, I was able to work under several different managers and
experience each of their unique strengths and management
styles. The broad variety of work kept me constantly on my toes
as it continued to challenge me and gave me several
opportunities to use the skills and knowledge I gained from my
college education. And the best part is that I received an
offer to start fulltime right after I graduate!"
Eric W., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"My internship at DOZ provided me
with an environment in which I was constantly learning and being
challenged while being exposed to new and interesting
situations. I gained confidence in my ability to learn and
master new skills along with invaluable information about the
auditing process. My internship allowed me to witness and
contribute to the entire process, from the first stages of
planning to the final audit report. The close interaction with
all staff levels not only enhanced my learning, but it also
enabled me to develop close friendships that created an
unforgettable internship experience."
Sarah T., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"I
came into this internship with little experience in accounting
and learned more than I thought possible in a few short months.
This experience will help me greatly in my future classes and in
my career. I would do it again in a heartbeat and if you are
looking for an experience to learn about accounting, then DOZ is
the place for you"
Tyler J., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"My experience at DOZ was very unique. I
was hired onto the tax staff, but trained in audit as apart of
the “Hybrid” team. Most firms make you to choose between tax and
audit, but DOZ allowed me to work from both sides. I worked
closely with the interns, staff, seniors, and managers providing
a great team environment. The ability to have close
interactions with everyone at the firm makes DOZ a great place
to work."
Marcus S., Tax Full Time Spring '08 |
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"I
was looking for an internship that would give me some idea of
what a career in public accounting would entail. I definitely
got it. Not only have I learned a tremendous amount about
accounting but I have acquired a better understanding of the
career possibilities within the field. Through my internship
I’ve gotten a clearer picture of what my plans post-graduation
will be."
Adria G., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"My
internship experience with DOZ was very rewarding. I was able to
work on nearly 30 different audits, and completed just over half
of them by myself. At first, I was worried that I would not be
able to meet the high expectations that the firm has for its
interns. My worries were eased as the helpful and friendly staff
was always there to answer my questions. The experience at DOZ
has taught me more than I could learn in any classroom and has
prepared me for a demanding job in the real world. Most of all,
I enjoyed working side by side with some amazing people. The
work environment at DOZ is unlike any other, and that is what
made my internship experience so great."
Tim G., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"The
difference between DOZ and other accounting firms is the level
of immersion into the profession. As soon as training is over,
you’re tossed into the fire and expected to begin completing
audits. I gained a lot of experience and also had the
opportunity to spend a week in North Carolina. The other great
thing about DOZ is the people you work with. The intern
class was really close and we spent a lot of time together
outside of work."
Eric L., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"I
am extremely grateful that I had the opportunity to be an intern
at one of the top accounting firms in Indianapolis. Over the
past three months at DOZ, I have gained valuable real world
accounting experience that I would not have been able to learn
just sitting in a college classroom. Not only was I able to
complete my own compilations and audits from start to finish, I
had the opportunity to travel to different cities across the
United States and directly interact with the clients. One of
the things that impressed me most about the firm was the amazing
work atmosphere and how the staff is always willing to help each
other. DOZ knew that I was looking to move to the city during
my internship, and the firm helped me find appropriate living
arrangements. Most firms leave it up to the individuals to find
their own accommodations, and the fact that DOZ took the effort
to help me out lifted a huge burden off of my shoulders.
Throughout the entire experience I not only broadened my
accounting knowledge, but I also learned more about myself and
gained confidence in my abilities. My internship at DOZ was a
once in a lifetime opportunity where I always felt like an asset
to the firm, and I was able to make unforgettable memories!"
Lisa S., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"My internship at DOZ was an
amazing experience. At first the audits were overwhelming, but
every level of staff at the firm was very eager to help me
understand the process and answer any of my questions. I was
given the opportunity to work directly for one of the Partners
on a brand new project that was unlike any other done before. I
was also given several opportunities to write new reports that
DOZ did not prepare in the prior year. These opportunities were
challenging, but educational and very rewarding. I have
developed a much greater understanding of financial statements
that I know will help me succeed back at school and in my
career. I managed to complete 34 audits from start to finish in
just three months and about 15 audits that I helped others
complete!"
Matt C., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"My
internship at DOZ was very interesting. The people here were
very friendly, and I gained a lot of experience. I worked on
the same project throughout the internship, and I got the chance
to complete over 40 compilations, which I am sure I wouldn’t
have done if I went somewhere else."
Katie S., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"My
internship at DOZ was one of the best educational experiences I
have ever had. I would have never learned as much as I did if
DOZ didn’t believe in their employees. As an intern, they put
the same responsibilities on me as they do to their full-time
staff. This allowed me to take on a workload that I never
thought I was capable of taking on and completing successfully.
The staff was extremely friendly and accepting of all of the
interns. I felt like I was part of the team within the first
week. I was also able to travel to Atlanta, Virginia Beach, and
Los Angeles to complete audits. I would have never had the
great experiences as a full-time staff member if it weren’t for
my internship at DOZ."
Tony R., Audit Intern Spring '08 |
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"When choosing the place I would
start my career after school, many things went into
consideration. DOZ appealed to me because every single person I
talked to throughout the interview process had a positive
attitude. I wanted to be part of a company that shared the same
values as I had and DOZ was a perfect fit. DOZ also appealed to
me because of the opportunity to be part of the “hybrid” team. I
was having a difficult time choosing between audit and tax. DOZ
was starting to implement a new concept of having a “hybrid”
team that would complete the audit of a certain client and then
prepare the tax return for the same client. I thought this was a
brilliant idea and wanted to be a part of it. DOZ proved to be
the right choice for me as I love what I do and enjoy the people
I work with."
Brittany W., Tax New Hire Spring '08 |
2007 Internship Testimonials!
What's
next?
If you are interested in doing an internship with Dauby
O'Connor & Zaleski, LLC, click on the link below to complete
a Background Information Sheet. Please attach both the Background
Information Sheet (BIS) and your resume and submit them to
Tim Doyle at tdoyle@doz.net.
Background Information Sheet
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