2009 Internship Testimonials
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“My
internship experience at DOZ
was career changing for me.
I had never desired to go
into public accounting, but
I thought I would at least
give it a try for 3 months
at DOZ. After my
internship, I have
completely changed my mind
and will begin my career in
public accounting at DOZ
very soon! The biggest
impact on my decision was
the enjoyable atmosphere and
the friendly people. Also
impacting my decision was
the work I was exposed to
complete as an intern; I was
able to complete many audits
all the way through the
audit process. This allowed
me to take my in-class
learning and apply it hands
on to actual client work. I
would highly recommend an
internship with DOZ to any
accounting student, even if
they think public accounting
is not for them. “
Carrie -
Indiana State University - 2009
Spring Audit Intern |
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“These
three months spent at DOZ have
been more rewarding than
anything I have ever done. I
came to DOZ in hopes of getting
a taste of the real world
outside of school and the
experience was one of the best I
could have asked for. DOZ
offers its interns hands on
experience from the beginning
stages of an audit until the
report is out the door. I feel
now that I'm done with my
internship that I have so much
more knowledge and opportunity
going back to school and for the
years ahead. I am more than
grateful for the opportunities DOZ has given me.”
Molly -
IUPUI - 2009 Spring
Audit Intern |
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"The chance to intern at DOZ was
one of the best opportunities I
have been given. The staff is
very welcoming and helpful. The
staff with which I worked
ensured that I thoroughly
understood the work I was trying
to complete and allowed me to
consistently meet my goals. The
internship is structured so that
each intern can succeed and make
a positive impact on the Firm.
Working a lot of hours during
busy season and being given the
chance to complete full audits
is the best way to prepare for a
career in accounting. The
internship allowed me to improve
my time management skills and
has given me the confidence to
thrive in my remaining
upper-level accounting courses.
The experience and the people I
have met from working at DOZ has
changed my life. It is the best
internship around. "
Cory -
Indiana University - 2009
Spring Audit Intern |
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“I cannot
say enough good things about
this internship. I have heard
others talk about their
internships at other places, and
they definitely did not get the
type of experience I did at DOZ.
As an intern, I gained valuable
experience that I would not have
gotten anywhere else. The fact
that I was able to complete
entire audits and compilations
on my own is something that
makes DOZ stand out above the
rest. Everyone is so friendly
and helpful. As an intern, I was
able to work with people at
every level in the firm, from
new staff to Principal. Through
this internship, I have gained
more confidence in my work and
have a much clearer idea of what
I would like to do after
graduation.”
Jessica -
Indiana State
University - 2009
Spring Audit Intern |
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“My
internship at DOZ was an
excellent experience which has
verified that accounting is the
correct career choice for me.
After one week of training the
interns were put on actual jobs.
The staff was very helpful in
teaching me all of the ropes of
DOZ, and - - with the size of
the Firm, you get to know
everyone, making for a
comfortable working environment.
I was also given the chance to
work on a wide variety of
clients, which really gave me
the full experience of the
internship. DOZ is not afraid to
challenge the interns with
different responsibilities and
this allowed me to learn so much
more! At first, the hour load
seemed intimidating but the days
seemed to fly by at the end and
I actually enjoyed coming into
work. The environment and the
staff really make DOZ a great
place to work!”
Dan -
Purdue University - 2009 Spring Audit Intern
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“Doing a
spring internship at DOZ was a
great experience. I would have
never imagined I could learn so
much in such a short period of
time. Within the first week on
the job I was completing full
audits all by myself. The staff
is great, and they are more than
willing to help out with any
questions or concerns. I really
enjoyed the “work hard, play
hard” atmosphere at DOZ, which
included Office Olympics,
Saturday lunches, and my
personal favorite, an Intern vs.
Staff basketball game. Overall,
I am very satisfied I chose to
do an internship at DOZ.”
Thomas -
Indiana State University - 2009 Spring
Audit Intern |
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“My
internship at DOZ has been a
rewarding one! Coming in, I was
a bit nervous that I wouldn’t
know what I was doing and that I
wouldn’t feel welcomed. The
culture at DOZ enabled me to
learn as much as I could, while
having fun. I didn’t run into a
single person, regardless of
their position in the Firm, who
was not willing to help me solve
and understand any problems. The
smart and fun people I met at DOZ really made the long hours
go by quicker than I ever
expected. I’ve made many friends
here that I will continue to
keep in touch with even after
this internship ends and I
strongly recommend this
internship experience! There
will be zero regrets!“
Victor -
Purdue University - 2009 Spring
Audit Intern |
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“My
internship at DOZ was one of my
best professional experiences.
During my internship, I got a
true feeling for what public
accounting is really like. I was
not only able to experience it
first hand, but the entire staff
was more than eager to share
their experiences. I was able to
learn exactly what goes into an
audit, first hand, by doing
several audits from start to
finish. I was part of the
planning; I did all the
work-papers; and I wrote the
report. Few other places provide
Interns this type of
opportunity! In 3 months, I
completed 22 audits and helped
on over 25 other audits. At DOZ,
they are very intent on getting
their interns as much experience
as possible. “
Shayne -
University of Southern Indiana - 2009 Spring
Audit Intern |
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“The choice
to take a semester away from the
classroom and spend it at DOZ
has been the most impactful part
of my college career. Every
college student needs to take
such an opportunity during their
graduating process to create
relevance in their classroom
learning. Although, while in
class, key aspects are learned,
every facet of the process is
learned and applied while taking
part of such an exciting
internship. The DOZ family is
here for one reason and that is
to help each other grow along
the path that leads to great
things in the end for everyone.
The DOZ family works very hard
to work with you and understands
every student’s knowledge level
and personal life experiences.
The chance for students to
travel, work with partners, and
finally apply their knowledge in
the real world, creates an
appreciation to the hard-work
that has been put in for the
past three or four years. Do not
miss such a chance to test
yourself, beyond belief, in the
world of audit or tax at DOZ,
during the busiest three months
of the year - you will never
forget the experience. "
Ryan -
Indiana State University - 2009 Spring
Audit Intern |
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“Through
these intense three months of
working at DOZ, there’s a lot to
say. I’ve learned so much that
will benefit me in the years to
come in both school and life. If
I were to go back in time and
decide whether or not to do this
again, I most definitely would.
I was able to meet a lot of
wonderful people, interns and
staff alike. Currently, DOZ is
the perfect size to learn and
experience a broad range of
things within the
accounting/auditing field. These
three months will help you learn
a lot about yourself as well-
such as working with teams,
stress and time. I would
encourage any student in the
accounting field to take on an
auditing internship at DOZ to
let them know if this is really
what they want to do. It’s a lot
of hard work, but worth every
minute. I will not take this
opportunity and experience for
granted. “
Melissa -
Purdue University - 2009 Spring
Audit Intern |
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“DOZ
provided me the opportunity to
understand what busy season is
all about. With hands on
experience and direct
interaction with staff, seniors,
managers, and even Partners, I
was able to complete over 30
audits and grasp a better
understanding of the basic
concepts of what I was doing and
why I was doing it. I was also
given the opportunity to travel
to Virginia Beach for a week and
work with a client at their
office. All the employees at DOZ
were open to answering each and
every question in order to help
me learn and progress in my
work. This was a great
experience and the people are
what make DOZ a great place to
work!”
Jon -
Purdue University - 2009
Spring Audit Intern |
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“This
internship provides for
tremendous growth opportunities
in accounting. I have learned so
much about auditing, and I have
yet to even take an auditing
class! The information that I
have learned will definitely
make my life easier when I go
back to taking accounting
classes. Besides learning way
more about accounting, I feel
that this internship has helped
me grow as a person. It is a
great experience to live in the
professional world for 3 months,
and I would recommend this
internship to anyone who wants
to further their accounting
career.”
Dave -
Purdue University - 2009
Spring Audit Intern |
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“The
experience offered by DOZ
provided real-life experience in
a very friendly environment. We
were expected to complete audits
from start to finish, with the
guidance of the knowledgeable
team of professionals at DOZ.
Being assigned meaningful and
challenging work set the stage
for a great learning experience.
The opportunity has really
helped me develop a broader base
of knowledge in both the field
of accounting and the business
world in general.”
Jenna -
Miami University (Ohio) - 2009
Spring Audit Full Time |
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“Doing an
internship with DOZ has been one
of the best decisions of my
college career. Everyone from
the staff to the Partners was
very helpful and friendly. The
positive feedback I received
from my supervisors let me know
that my work was appreciated and
is something I can use in the
future. It was very helpful to
see the entire audit process!
There is a lot of work that goes
into busy season, but it is an
experience that will help me in
the future in the accounting
industry. DOZ was a great
experience and a great place to
work. The experiences I had at
DOZ are something I will never
forget.”
Jonny -
University of Southern Indiana - 2009 Spring
Audit Intern |
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“My only goal in interning at
DOZ was to see what public
accounting was really about. I
was amazed to see how much more
this internship had to offer. I
worked on audits from start to
finish, wrote the financials,
and even spoke with clients
directly. One of the best
experiences I had during the
internship was traveling to work
with a client first hand in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was
great to be treated as a full
time staff member and everyone
at DOZ took pride in teaching me
as much as possible. I learned
so much more in this internship
than I could have ever learned
in a semester at school.
Interning at DOZ was truly an
excellent experience.”
Brandon -
University of Southern Indiana - 2009 Spring
Audit Intern |
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“My experience at DOZ was exactly what I was looking for in
an internship. I learned a lot, was challenged daily,
and was treated with respect. Over the course of three
months I have changed from a timid, inexperienced intern into
a person who is confident in his own ability and eager to move
forward with his career goals. I would encourage anyone
to take this internship opportunity if given the chance.”
Robert -
Purdue University - 2009 Spring
Audit Intern |
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“Being an intern at DOZ is a learning experience that doesn't compare
to any other internship I've heard about. Everyone is helpful and
encouraging, which gives you the confidence needed to take on more
challenges and maximize what you are able to learn in a short time.
Although everyone works hard, they also know how to have fun as well,
and I think that balance is what makes DOZ such a unique place, one
that I am sad to leave!”
Mallory -
IUPUI - 2009 Spring
Tax Intern |
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“When I was given the decision to intern at DOZ, I was a bit apprehensive.
Having to leave school for a semester, moving three hours away from home,
and the amount of work hours required seemed daunting. Now looking back,
there would not have been any hesitation in my decision. The work environment
at DOZ was unlike anything I have ever experienced. The staff, managers, and
even the partners were so eager to answer any questions that I had! This
allowed me to make an easy transition into the public accounting atmosphere.
The experience and knowledge received during the internship will benefit me
for the rest of my career!”
Jake - University of Southern Indiana - 2009 Spring Tax Intern |
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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