At Berry Talbot Royer, we consider our internship program to be a very important part of what we do. Our interns typically start well before the beginning of tax season and receive paid training. In addition to hands-on work with practice returns, interns at Berry Talbot Royer are often invited to attend the same tax update seminars as the full-time professionals.
We belive that our comprehensive approach to training makes a tax season internship at Berry Talbot Royer both more rewarding and less stressful than the traditional, "sink or swim" approach.
One recent intern had this to say about her time at Berry Talbot Royer:
"My internship at Berry Talbot Royer was a challenging yet very exciting and rewarding experience. It not only gave me valuable practical knowledge but also motivation and confidence to pursue a career in public accounting. When I first joined the firm as an intern, all I had was classroom knowledge of taxation and a desire to learn more and by the time my internship was over, I have gained skills and experience necessary to advance my career. So, whether you are confident that public accounting is your field or whether you are still in doubt, I would definitely recommend Berry Talbot Royer and here is why.
One of the most apparent advantages is the amount and the quality of training offered at Berry Talbot Royer. My internship began with a month of training, where I had a great opportunity to get hold of the tax software by practicing on the prior year’s returns. I was also assigned a mentor who was always available and willing to answer my questions and explain technical issues that were new to me. Finally, the company arranged for me to attend a two-day tax seminar on the latest changes in the tax law. As a result, even before the tax season began, I was well prepared for it and there is no doubt that the training I had received not only reduced the amount of stress I would have otherwise experienced but also allowed me to be more efficient. Any time I had a question, I was able to get help and move on.
Another advantage of my internship was the scope of the exposure to the actual tax issues. During the course of my internship, I got a chance to work with pass-through entities, rentals, depreciation adjustments, farms and many more. All the topics that seemed abstract during my taxation class started to make sense once I saw them in practice. It is really amazing how each day brought something new and challenging.
Finally, my internship experience at Berry Talbot Royer was not only productive but also enjoyable and exciting thanks to the supportive and laid-back atmosphere at the firm. Since my first day there, I became a member of a great team and I knew I could always count on their support. Amazingly, there is much more to an internship than just preparing tax returns; I was lucky to be a part of an awesome team and I will remember that time, our lunches, jokes and fun breaks as one of the best experiences ever.
Looking back at my internship at Berry Talbot Royer I am very pleased with what I have been able to accomplish; I have gained valuable skills and got motivated to learn even more. I am very glad I have chosen Berry Talbot Royer because the training and support they provided me with have set me up for success, and now my success is my inspiration."
Another recent intern made these comments:
"One thing I can say about the internship that went above and beyond my expectations is the quality of people at the firm. I can’t say that all firms are like this, but, if they are, you’ll have a much easier time being happy with your career choice. A big part of job satisfaction comes from who you work with, so if a person has to go to work every day with people who make them miserable, it will inevitably bring them down.
Berry Talbot Royer didn’t disappoint. Everyone was intelligent, friendly, and helpful, which made the day go by much easier. I feel terrible for the person next to me who had to take an endless barrage of questions over the course of the season, but not once was a question answered with anything but a smile. It was the same no matter who I went to for help. It’s a small firm, but the quality of the management and staff would make you think they had the resources of a large one.
All in all, the internship experience was well worth it. It teaches you about the “real” world of accounting that you couldn’t get anywhere else. The people you work for typically know what it’s like to be in your shoes, so it’s a perfect way to get your feet wet without feeling like you aren’t keeping up—being “new” is expected of you. I’d strongly recommend to any student interested in this field that they have an internship before they graduate, and I’d go so far as to say it’d be stupid of them not to. Personally, if I was looking to hire someone, I’d most likely choose the one with the work experience. Like I said, a person can read all they want about golf, but unless they go out and play they’ll never be a good golfer."
