Vanguard University · Costa Mesa, CA

Grow. Connect.
Lead in Accounting.

The VU Accounting Society prepares students for careers in public accounting through networking, professional development, and community.

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About us
Who we are

Membership is open to everyone

All accounting majors are automatically members of the VU Accounting Society — no sign-up required. We also welcome any business major interested in learning about public accounting, networking with firms, and building their career. Come to any event and get involved!

Community

A tight-knit group of accounting students supporting each other through coursework and recruiting.

Career readiness

Resume workshops, LinkedIn reviews, and networking events to prep for Big 4 and local firm recruiting.

Firm connections

Meet professionals from regional and national CPA firms through panels, site visits, and sponsored events.

CPA pipeline

Resources and guidance for students pursuing CPA licensure and public accounting internships.

Events
Fall 2026 calendar
Sep
2

Fall Kickoff & General Meeting

Seymour · Ice Cream Social · Wednesday, Sept. 2 · 12:00 – 3:00 PM

Kickoff
Sep
9

Pre-Meet the Firms Prep Session

Great Commission Hall · Wednesday, Sept. 9 · 7:30 – 8:30 PM

Workshop
Sep
14

Meet the Firms 2026 ⭐

Biola University · Talbot East Plaza Hall, Andrews Banquet Room · Monday, Sept. 14 · 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Meet the Firms
Leadership
Meet the team
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Rosalie Granados

President

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Nathaniel Stahmer

Vice President

CE Photo coming soon
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Carly Estes

Social Media Relations

IM Photo coming soon
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Isabella Mahdi

Communication Relations

Position open
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Firm Relations

Now accepting applications

Resources
Scholarships & programs

Public accounting firms recruit early. The sooner you get on their radar, the better your chances going into junior-year internship recruiting. Programs are organized by class year — deadlines move fast, so start in the fall semester.

Freshman Priority programs — apply fall semester of your first year
KPMGPaid Internship
Embark Scholars Program
8-week paid internship rotating through Audit, Tax, and Advisory. Multi-year program with a 95%+ full-time offer rate — one of the strongest freshman pipelines in public accounting.
Apply: Dec–Jan Diversity-focused
KPMGLeadership Program
Rise Leadership Conference
1–2 day experience at KPMG Lakehouse in Orlando. Networking with professionals and a potential internship interview pathway for first-gen, veteran, LGBTQ+, and students of color.
Apply: Jan–Feb First-gen, diversity
EYVirtual Program
Expedition EY
Virtual app-based learning experience running March–May. Educational modules and networking with EY professionals. Scholarship prizes available. Open to all first-year students.
Apply: January Open to all
PwCPaid Internship
PwC Start
6–8 week paid summer internship confirmed open for the 2027 cycle. One of two Big 4 programs with verified freshman eligibility. Diverse candidates especially encouraged to apply.
Apply: Dec–Jan Diversity-focused
Grant ThorntonLeadership Program
GT Early Insights
Virtual one-day program built specifically for college freshmen and sophomores. Exposure to audit, tax, and advisory. Sign-ups for the 2027 program are open now on their website.
Sign up now Open to all
BDOLeadership Program
Pathway to Success
Designed specifically for freshmen and sophomores. Explore career paths, connect with BDO leaders, and gain one-on-one mentorship before internship recruiting begins.
Rolling Open to all
Sophomore Your most important recruiting year — firms are watching
PwCLeadership Program
Destination CPA
3-day immersive experience for accounting majors. Rolling deadline — one of the few programs open to all students regardless of background. Strong pipeline to junior internship offers.
Rolling deadline Open to all
PwCLeadership Program
Career Preview
3-day immersive event in Orlando — travel, lodging, and meals covered. Preferred pathway to PwC internship consideration. Open to all sophomores.
Apply: March Open to all
DeloittePaid Internship
Discovery Internship
Sophomore-only paid internship with mentorship, professional training at Deloitte University, and real-world project exposure. Rolling deadline around May.
Apply: March–May Diversity encouraged
Eide BaillyLeadership Program
Summer Leadership Program
1–2 day immersive program with deep dives into assurance and tax, networking with staff and partners, and a direct look at internship opportunities. Open to all years.
Apply: Feb–March Open to all
KPMGPaid Internship
Embark Scholars (Year 2)
Sophomores who completed Embark as freshmen return to intern in their chosen service line. Haven't started yet? Sophomore year is your last entry point into the program.
Apply: Dec–Jan Diversity-focused
Grant ThorntonPaid Internship
Financial Due Diligence Intern – Summer 2027
Join Grant Thornton's Advisory practice working on financial due diligence for M&A transactions. Strong exposure to deal work and client interaction.
Apply now
Risk AdvisoryPaid Internship
Risk Advisory Intern – Summer 2027
Summer 2027 risk advisory internship. Gain exposure to internal controls, risk assessments, and advisory engagements across industries.
Apply now
BDOPaid Internship
Tax Intern, Core Tax Services – Summer 2027 (Los Angeles)
BDO's Core Tax Services internship in Los Angeles. Work on tax compliance, research, and planning for a diverse client base.
Apply now Los Angeles, CA
JuniorTargeted roles for juniors — apply fall semester
PwCPaid Internship
Los Angeles – Tax Intern – Summer 2027
PwC Tax internship in LA for Summer 2027. Work on compliance, advisory, and planning engagements alongside experienced tax professionals.
Apply now Los Angeles, CA
PwCPaid Internship
Los Angeles – Tax Intern – Summer 2028
PwC Tax internship in LA for Summer 2028. Ideal for students who want to lock in their offer early.
Apply now Los Angeles, CA
PwCPaid Internship
Los Angeles – Audit Intern – Summer 2028
PwC Audit internship in LA. Exposure to financial statement audits across industries with a strong pipeline to a full-time associate offer.
Apply now Los Angeles, CA
PwCPaid Internship
Irvine – Audit Intern – Winter 2027
PwC Audit winter internship at the Irvine office. Winter terms are less competitive and a great way to get your foot in the door at a Big 4.
Apply now Irvine, CA
PwCPaid Internship
Irvine – Audit Intern – Winter 2028
PwC Audit winter internship at the Irvine office for Winter 2028. Apply early — winter roles fill quickly.
Apply now Irvine, CA
PwCPaid Internship
Assurance – FMRE Intern – Winter 2028
PwC's Financial Markets & Real Estate assurance internship. Niche practice with strong deal flow — great for students interested in real estate or financial services.
Apply now Los Angeles, CA
PwCPaid Internship
Transfer Pricing Intern – Summer 2027
PwC Transfer Pricing internship — a highly specialized area of international tax. Strong differentiator for students interested in tax advisory or multinational clients.
Apply now Los Angeles, CA
Walt Disney CompanyPaid Internship
Accounting & Finance Rotation Program – Summer 2027
Disney's prestigious A&F Rotation Program. Interns rotate through multiple business units gaining broad exposure to entertainment finance and accounting.
Apply now Burbank, CA
Junior / Senior Full internship recruiting — this is what all the early prep leads to
Big 4 & Regional FirmsInternship
Tax & Audit Internships
Full internship recruiting opens August–October for the following summer. Attend Meet the Firms in September and apply directly through firm portals and Handshake.
Apply: Aug–Oct Open to all
Eide BaillyPaid Internship
Tax Intern – Long Beach (Spring 2027)
Spring 2027 tax internship at Eide Bailly's Long Beach office. Hands-on experience in tax preparation, research, and client work. Apply directly through their careers portal.
Apply now Long Beach, CA
ArmaninoPaid Internship
Summer 2027 Tax Intern – National Office (SALT)
Armanino's State and Local Tax (SALT) internship at their national office in Century City. Specialized exposure to multi-state tax issues — a standout on any resume.
Apply now Century City, CA
ArmaninoPaid Internship
Summer 2027 Audit Intern – Southern California
Armanino's Audit internship across their Southern California offices. Work directly with managers and partners on financial statement audits for diverse clients.
Apply now Southern California
AEG / GoldenvoicePaid Internship
Fall Intern, Accounting – Goldenvoice Venues
Accounting internship at Goldenvoice (an AEG company) — one of the world's premier live music promoters. Hands-on experience in entertainment accounting. Apply fast, these go quickly.
Apply now Los Angeles, CA
EisnerAmperPaid Internship
2027 Tax Winter Intern – Private Client Services (Los Angeles)
EisnerAmper's winter tax internship focused on high-net-worth individuals and family office clients. Strong PCS practice in LA — excellent exposure to complex individual returns.
Apply now Los Angeles, CA
EisnerAmperPaid Internship
2027 Tax Winter Intern – Private Client Services (Pasadena)
Same role as the LA position but based in EisnerAmper's Pasadena office. Great option if you prefer a slightly smaller office environment with the same quality of work.
Apply now Pasadena, CA
Finance RolesFinance-focused internships open to accounting students
PIMCOPaid Internship
2027 Summer Intern – Client Solutions & Analytics Analyst
PIMCO's prestigious summer analyst program in Newport Beach. Work on client analytics and solutions for one of the world's largest fixed income investment managers.
Apply now Newport Beach, CA
BMOPaid Internship
Credit Analyst Internship – Summer 2027
BMO's Credit Analyst internship in Los Angeles / Newport Beach. Analyze credit risk for commercial and corporate clients. Excellent entry point into banking and corporate finance.
Apply now Los Angeles / Newport Beach, CA
GreystarPaid Internship
Summer Development Analyst
Summer analyst role at Greystar, one of the largest real estate development and management firms in the world. Exposure to real estate finance, underwriting, and deal analysis.
Apply now
StrykerPaid Internship
Summer 2027 Internship – Statistical Programming (California)
Stryker's summer internship in statistical programming, based in California. Combines finance and analytics skills — great for students interested in healthcare finance or data-driven roles.
Apply now California
The Wonderful CompanyScholarship / Internship
Wonderful Scholar Summer Internship – Finance
The Wonderful Company's Scholar Internship in Finance. Competitive paid program for high-achieving students. Exposure to corporate finance, FP&A, and strategic planning at a major consumer brand.
Apply now California
General resources
Resume template LinkedIn guide CPA exam info Recruiting calendar
Open position
Apply: Firm Relations Officer
Firm Relations Officer

Help us connect students with firms

The Firm Relations Officer builds and maintains relationships between the VU Accounting Society and public accounting firms — coordinating events, managing firm communications, and helping members land opportunities.

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Application timeline
1
Applications open
2
Application deadline
3
Interview invites
4
Interviews
5
Decision announced

Dates TBD — check back soon or follow our social media for updates.

Why apply?

Direct firm access

Build real relationships with recruiters and professionals at Big 4 and regional firms before internship season.

Resume differentiator

Leadership in a professional organization is one of the most valued signals for public accounting recruiting.

Impact your peers

Help fellow students land internships and connect with the firms that will shape their careers.

Grow as a leader

Develop project management, communication, and relationship-building skills that translate directly to public accounting.

Application process
1

Submit your application

Fill out the form below or email your resume and a brief statement of interest to the society. Tell us why you're interested in firm relations and what you'd bring to the role.

2

Interview with the officer team

Selected applicants will be invited for a brief conversation with society leadership. Expect questions about your interest in public accounting, your ideas for firm engagement, and your availability.

3

Decision & onboarding

All applicants will receive a response. The selected officer will be onboarded before the Fall Kickoff and introduced to the team and members.

Application form

Takes about 5 minutes. All accounting and business majors are welcome to apply.

Frequently asked questions
No prior experience is required. We're looking for someone motivated, organized, and genuinely interested in helping members connect with firms. You'll be supported by the full officer team.
Expect around 3–5 hours per week on average, with busier periods around events like Meet the Firms. Officer meetings are held regularly throughout the semester.
Yes! The society is open to all business majors. If you have a genuine interest in public accounting and firm recruiting, we'd love to hear from you.
All applicants will receive a response. Interview invitations will go out within one to two weeks of the application deadline. We'll communicate the timeline on our social media as dates are confirmed.
Reach out to us at accountingsociety@vanguard.edu and we'll get back to you.
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