Forensic Accounting Intern – Forensic Accounting

Job Description

2027 Summer Forensics & Valuation Services Intern | Dean Dorton

The Tone:
This is a summer internship at Dean Dorton, located in Lexington, Louisville, or Fort Wright, Kentucky. Dean Dorton is a professional services firm dedicated to providing expertise in financial investigations, litigation support, and business valuation. This internship is designed to help you build real-world experience and develop crucial professional skills, laying a solid foundation for your career goals while working alongside experienced professionals. The program is built around your individual development, offering a stepping stone to a career with guidance from experts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (32-40 hours/week)
• Location: In-person, Lexington, Louisville, Ft. Wright, KY

• Mission: This role allows interns to apply classroom knowledge to real client engagements and assist with critical financial investigation and business valuation projects.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Apply: Apply and expand on your classroom knowledge in real client engagements.
• Assist: Assist with financial investigations, litigation support, and business valuation projects.
• Participate: Participate in specialized training on forensic accounting tools, methodologies, and valuation techniques.
• Receive: Receive mentoring from experienced professionals to develop technical expertise and professional skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. This role requires enrollment as a Junior or Senior in an accounting or business program at an accredited University or College.
• Experience: Candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this position.