Forensic & Valuation Intern

Job Description

Intern Forensics & Valuation Summer 2027 | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is an Internship at Forvis Mazars US, located in multiple locations across the country for Summer 2027. Forvis Mazars US is ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, forming an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network with over 7,000 team members. The company delivers assurance, tax, and consulting services, and this specific practice focuses on crucial forensic accounting, litigation services, fraud investigations, and complex valuation issues faced by clients. This role offers an opportunity to develop expertise, expand knowledge, and build collaborative relationships, providing meaningful support for substantial professional development in a supportive and respectful environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Multiple Locations
• Pay: $27–$39 hourly
• Mission: Support the Forensics & Valuation practice by providing services related to forensic accounting, litigation, fraud investigations, and complex valuation issues to clients across the country.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Valuation Modeling: Prepare comprehensive business valuation models and detailed reports, contributing to compliance, mergers & acquisitions, and financial reporting tasks.
• Economic Research: Research and analyze relevant industry, transactional, and economic information to support client engagements.
• Management Interviews: Prepare for and actively participate in management interviews, conducted either onsite or via teleconference, to gather critical information.
• Audit Support: Assist audit teams by reviewing and thoroughly testing fair value estimates used in financial reporting.
• Quality Control: Assist with mathematical testing related to internal quality control procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Forensic Engagements: Participate in investigations, litigation support activities, and forensic consulting engagements as part of the team.
• Financial Analysis: Perform detailed analysis of financial and legal documents, meticulously examine potentially fraudulent transactions, and reconstruct financial statements.
• Data Interpretation: Apply technical research skills to efficiently gather, organize, summarize, and interpret complex data to arrive at sound conclusions.
• Client Communication: Deliver Forvis Mazars’ commitment to an unmatched client experience through timely and responsive communication with both internal and external clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level intern pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college/university.
• Experience: Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher (in major and overall); possess a problem-solving attitude and a willingness to take initiative; some travel may be required, up to 20% of the time.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; strong oral and written communication skills; effective time management and close attention to detail; ability to work well with a team as well as independently and under pressure against deadlines.
• Bonus: Desire or the ability to sit for the CPA exam; desire to obtain professional credentials such as Accreditation in Business Valuation (ABV), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), and/or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).