PKF O'Connor Davies Ranked #1 on Vault's 2020 Best Accounting Internship List

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax and advisory firms, announced today its internship program is ranked number one on the Vault's 2020 Best Accounting Internships, a ranking of the highest-rated internships among accounting firms. The Firm jumped from number eight to the top ranking this year based on a review of the internship program, ratings and interviews with current and former interns. PKF O'Connor Davies' internship program was also ranked number 10 on Vault's Best 100 Internships list and number three on Vault's Best Internships for Employment Prospects.

"Our internship program has been a point of pride for the company for a long time, but to see it ranked as the very best in the accounting industry this year is particularly rewarding," said Kevin J. Keane, Managing Partner. "Our summer and winter internship programs are a critical component of our recruiting and talent strategy. The fact that these rankings are based on reviews from actual interns demonstrates how meaningful our internship opportunities are for the impressive young professionals looking to jumpstart their careers."

The 2020 Vault Top Internship Rankings analyzed information from more than 400 organizations and 14,000 current and former interns. Organizations provided details of the programs and interns offered comments and rated internship experiences based on factors including application process, compensation and perks, quality of life, meaningfulness of assignments and training, diversity and full-time employment prospects.

"We make it a priority to recruit the best and brightest interns and offer them a glimpse of what it's like to work for one of the nation's top accounting and advisory firms," said Dawn Perri, Chief Human Resources Officer. "Our interns are partnering with our team of experts, interacting with clients and discovering parts of the accounting industry that they want to build a career out of."

PKF O'Connor Davies offers two distinct internship programs that offer meaningful exposure to critical specialities within the accounting industry and constitute essential services offered by the Firm.

• Winter Tax Internship – For undergraduates who want to explore a career in public accounting and secure valuable hands-on experience at the same time. Interns work directly with clients as an active member of one the Firm's industry group teams, assisting with tax scanning and tax return preparation. This takes place during the mid-February to mid-April tax season.
• Summer Audit Internship – For undergraduates seeking real-world audit experience along with immersion in the Firm culture. As a team member in an industry group, interns assist in executing actual audit projects for key clients and conduct a market research project for presentation to Firm leadership. Interns build their professional networks through community service and Firm-sponsored events and undergo specialized training and collaboration with an Intern Advisor.

PKF O'Connor Davies has 11 offices in five states as it continues to expand through organic growth and acquisitions on the East Coast. It has supported this growth with a strategic combination of promoting from within coupled with tactical external hires.

About PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP

PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP is a full service certified public accounting and advisory firm with a long history of serving clients both domestically and internationally. With roots tracing to 1891, 11 offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Rhode Island and more than 800 professionals led by over 100 partners, the Firm provides a complete range of accounting, auditing, tax and management advisory services.

PKF O'Connor Davies is a top-ranked firm according to Accounting Today's 2019 "Top 100 Firms" list and the Firm is also recognized as a "Leader in Audit and Accounting," a "Pacesetter in Growth" and one of the "Top Firms in the Mid-Atlantic." In 2019, PKF O'Connor Davies was named one of Vault's Accounting 50, a ranking of the 50 best accounting employers to work for in North America and ranked among the top 50 most prestigious accounting firms in America in a complementary Vault survey. The Firm is the 12th largest accounting firm in the New York Metropolitan area, according to Crain's New York Business, and the 10th top accounting firm in New Jersey according to NJBiz's 2018 rankings.

PKF O'Connor Davies is enrolled in the AICPA Peer Review Program and has central memberships in the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS), the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC), Government Audit Quality Center (GAQC) and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).

By consistently delivering proactive, thorough and efficient service, PKF O'Connor Davies has built long-lasting, valuable relationships with its clients. Partners are closely involved in the day-to-day management of engagements, ensuring a high degree of client service and cost effectiveness. The Firm's seasoned professional staff members employ a team approach to all engagements to provide clients with the utmost quality and timely services aimed at helping them succeed. Continuity of staffing and attention to detail in all client engagements make the Firm stand out among its competitors.

PKF O'Connor Davies is the lead North American representative of the international association of PKF member firms. PKF International is a network of legally independent member firms providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services in over 400 locations in 150 countries around the world. With its tradition, experience and focus on the future, PKF O'Connor Davies is ready to help clients meet today's ever-changing economic conditions and manage the growing complexities of the regulatory environment. For more information, visit http://www.PKFOD.com.

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