Whitley Penn Summer Leadership Program

Summer Leadership Program

Are you a college student eager to start exploring the opportunities of accounting? Whitley Penn wants to provide top students ways to discover their potential. During this two-day program on July 23rd and 24th, you will grow in your leadership skills, network with peers, and engage with firm leaders.

 

What to Expect:

• Experience our Whitley Penn Culture and why our professionals love what they do
• Learn about our service lines: Audit, Tax, and Advisory
• Develop your professional leadership skills
• Network with professionals at all levels

 

Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess a 3.4 GPA and above
• Candidate must be pursuing a degree in Accounting 
• Candidate must be a freshman or sophomore accounting major, on track to be CPA‑eligible by 2029 or 2030
• Candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and not require current or future sponsorship
• Candidate must possess good communication skills and professional presence
• Candidate must exhibit a high level of dedication with a positive attitude
• Candidate must be a team player who takes initiative and is willing to learn
• Complete a phone screen interview with our recruiting team

This is a highly competitive program with limited spots available. Selected applicants will have their hotel and flight/gas expenses covered for the two-day event. Please reach out to earlytalent@whitleypenn.com for any questions. The deadline to apply to this program is on Friday, March 27th. 

 

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Whitley Penn was established in 1983 by three founding partners: B. Glen Whitley, Jim Penn and Mark Topel. The firm has become one of the region’s most distinguished accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. The primary mission of Whitley Penn – from its inception to today – has been to provide an unmatched level of high quality service to our clients. This is accomplished in three ways: Hiring the best of the best Having a detailed knowledge of the intricate business of accounting Constantly innovating to refine our practice Focus on this mission ensures consistent improvement as our firm continues to expand, diversify and grow its clients, services, and professionals. Business accounting services we provide include, but are not limited to: Audit Forensic Litigation Valuation Services Risk Advisory Services Tax and Consulting Transaction Advisory Services Virtual Back Office Whitley Penn Financial Our steady growth over the past 30 years reflects our knack for hiring individuals with talent and integrity, and our ability to stay one step ahead of the issues our clients face in an ever-changing business landscape. Our unyielding commitment to quality services has helped us land on the “Best of the Best” list of INSIDE Public Accounting’s rankings of the top 25 accounting firms in the U.S., for more than a decade. Today with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston, 40 partners, approximately 325 exceptional employees, and a worldwide network affiliation via Nexia International, we are strategically positioned to grow and excel in the future.