Accountancy Summer Internships

Cian92

I'm currently in my 2nd year of a 4 year Accountancy course in University. I was wondering does anybody know of any companies besides Deloitte who would do a summer internship in Cork? The rest of the big 4 don't seem to offer any summer internships in Cork.

What are these internships like?

Dellboy2007

If you got into one of them internships you would almost be guaranteed a contract or possibly even sponsorship to do a Masters. I think Ernst & Young do internships in Cork as well, if you were interested in working for them (not 100% of that). If it was me I would apply to the Dublin offices. When I was younger I wasn't so keen on Dublin but now that i'm here I regret not coming sooner.

EDIT: Plus, a lot more chances of getting into Dublin as there will be more places.

Cian92

Dellboy2007 wrote: »

If you got into one of them internships you would almost be guaranteed a contract or possibly even sponsorship to do a Masters. I think Ernst & Young do internships in Cork as well, if you were interested in working for them (not 100% of that). If it was me I would apply to the Dublin offices. When I was younger I wasn't so keen on Dublin but now that i'm here I regret not coming sooner.

EDIT: Plus, a lot more chances of getting into Dublin as there will be more places.

E&Y used do one in Cork, but apparently not this year. I wouldn't be so sure about going to Dublin, my life is in Cork I wouldn't want to leave that for a job. Also there is the cost aspect of going to Dublin, I'll prob be taking a pay cut working with one of the Big 4 so I'd prefer to stay in Cork.

Could you tell me more about them financing a masters?

ted2767

Cian92 wrote: »

Dellboy2007 wrote: »

If you got into one of them internships you would almost be guaranteed a contract or possibly even sponsorship to do a Masters. I think Ernst & Young do internships in Cork as well, if you were interested in working for them (not 100% of that). If it was me I would apply to the Dublin offices. When I was younger I wasn't so keen on Dublin but now that i'm here I regret not coming sooner.

EDIT: Plus, a lot more chances of getting into Dublin as there will be more places.

E&Y used do one in Cork, but apparently not this year. I wouldn't be so sure about going to Dublin, my life is in Cork I wouldn't want to leave that for a job. Also there is the cost aspect of going to Dublin, I'll prob be taking a pay cut working with one of the Big 4 so I'd prefer to stay in Cork.

Could you tell me more about them financing a masters?

If it's just for a summer why not come to Dublin?
You can always apply for a grad position in Cork.
If your heart is stuck on Cork then go for Deloitte.
As regards sponsoring a masters all the big 4 offer this service as of this year they pay most of your fees and give you a book allowance and a used lap top for the year.
You should talk to some trainees though as many believe that you might be better off sitting cap 2 through the institute as it gives you a chance to familarise yourself with how the institute run exams which is different from college exams.

Dellboy2007

Cian92 wrote: »

I wouldn't be so sure about going to Dublin, my life is in Cork I wouldn't want to leave that for a job.

No, your friends are in Cork. Your life could very easily be in Dublin in the future if you're looking for a Big 4 position.

Also there is the cost aspect of going to Dublin, I'll prob be taking a pay cut working with one of the Big 4 so I'd prefer to stay in Cork.

How do you mean you'll be taking a pay cut working with the Big 4? There is plenty of people who go up to Dublin and survive on the wages they get in the internship.


Look, if you want it bad enough you won't care where you go. Simple as!

Cian92

Dellboy2007 wrote: »

No, your friends are in Cork. Your life could very easily be in Dublin in the future if you're looking for a Big 4 position.




How do you mean you'll be taking a pay cut working with the Big 4? There is plenty of people who go up to Dublin and survive on the wages they get in the internship.


Look, if you want it bad enough you won't care where you go. Simple as!

Ara I know, but I don't want it badly enough to uproot myself from Cork. I have commitments in Cork.

Well I believe the big 4 pay minimum wage - 39 hour week so about €337.

In my factory job I generally end up earning €450 a week including a small bIit of overtime during the summer. (tbh this isn't that much of an issue though, but if I want to save for College Fees I would be better staying in Cork)

Now I would love to work in any accountancy based position but I will not be leaving Cork. I have already been offered a position in Dublin, if I wanted it but I was just wondering what companies take on in Cork.

Legwinski

I did a Big 4 internship in Dublin last summer. At the end of the 12 weeks I requested a masters and job in the Cork office so had that before the milkrounds came which was class!

It's good for showing you what life in the Big 4 is like as you'll be doing the same work as a trainee. PwC even do half tax half audit (well they did last year) if you're not sure what you want.

I barely broke even over the summer though which was a pain!

Definitely way easier to get Dublin internship btw!

SantryRed

I'm in the 2nd year of my DCU AF course. Is there any internships in the likes of the US for this year or next?

Cian92

Aha Shake wrote: »

I did a Big 4 internship in Dublin last summer. At the end of the 12 weeks I requested a masters and job in the Cork office so had that before the milkrounds came which was class!

It's good for showing you what life in the Big 4 is like as you'll be doing the same work as a trainee. PwC even do half tax half audit (well they did last year) if you're not sure what you want.

I barely broke even over the summer though which was a pain!

Definitely way easier to get Dublin internship btw!

Ah that soundsd good, I didn't realise that by going to Dublin you could get more of a chance of getting into the Cork branch.

Thanks.

Gael23

I have applied for Deloitte in Dublin. I like the idea of being able to progress into a training contract and possibly masters as well. I think. that having the internship on your CV will look great even if you never work for a Big4 company again.
Does anyone know what you are paid. I thought it was about €350 a week but I dont really know.

mccarthyaden

Yes, doing an internship with one of the big four can be very rewarding. First you may get a job offer for after you are finished your studies or they may pay for you to do a masters. The vast bulk of the opportunities are in Dublin, Belfast is good also. As a previous poster said, if you do an internship in Dublin and they are happy with you, they may facilitate a job for you in Cork afterwards.

Cian92 wrote: »

Ara I know, but I don't want it badly enough to uproot myself from Cork. I have commitments in Cork.

Well I believe the big 4 pay minimum wage - 39 hour week so about €337.

In my factory job I generally end up earning €450 a week including a small bIit of overtime during the summer. (tbh this isn't that much of an issue though, but if I want to save for College Fees I would be better staying in Cork)

Now I would love to work in any accountancy based position but I will not be leaving Cork. I have already been offered a position in Dublin, if I wanted it but I was just wondering what companies take on in Cork.

I am a bit taken aback by some of this. If you are really committed to this you have to consider Dublin - As I said the bulk of the opportunities are in Dublin. I do not know what specific commitments are keeping you in Cork, given you are 2nd year you are probaly in the 19/20 age bracket? At that age you should be free and single - your career really has to come first. (except of course if you have important commitments regarding family or something) You need to be realistic too, you may have to emigrate when you are finished college, If you have such a problem with going to Dublin for the Summer then I do not know what you will do. I know of a lot of people who turned down some great opportunities further afield when I was in your position just to stay with girlfriends, friends etc. Unfortunately most of the relationships are long finished, the jobs would still be here. A lot of people would give their right arm to get an internship in one of the big four, regardless of where it is.

My God, I am shocked at that amount of money you seem to be earning. You would get over 300 euro a week in the big four on an internship and you seem to want to reject it on that!? One should be grateful to have it. There are a lot of families living on less then what you are earning. It baffles me why a student would need so much money especially when your post would imply you did not have to move away to go to college. I went through college with a job in the summer only, out of that I was able to mostly cover my year round expenses, the registration fee (although it was much smaller then) and my parents gave me a small amount of money then when required. The money students seem to have these days is amzing, especially when you consider the amount spent on alcohol,holidays, laptops, phones etc. The traditonal idea of a student was someone with very little money, studying hard to be able to have a good job afterwards, and running up debts to pay costs, Many would of been living off the likes of 20 euro a week and managed. It really is crazy in my mind. Every student seems to be able to pick up jobs very easily - you really are so so lucky, just ye do not realise it at all.

Tebowtime

Cian92 wrote: »

Ara I know, but I don't want it badly enough to uproot myself from Cork. I have commitments in Cork.

Cian its your life.. Live it as you choose. It takes serious courage to reject a job opportunity in Dublin. You seem to be a hard working lad. Hopefully things will work out for you in the end!!