Accounting & Advisory Cadet

CPA Club Inc. Accounting & Advisory Cadet Irvine, CA
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Are you a talented high school or college student looking to jumpstart your accounting career?

CPAClub is transforming how public accounting firms and companies meet accounting, advisory and assurance requirements by turning the traditional model upside down. Founded and led by one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and one of CPA Practice Advisor’s 20 Under 40 Top Influencers, CPAClub was recognized as the CalCPA Firm of the Year and a Top New Product by Accounting Today.

CPAClub offers onshore accounting, advisory and assurance solutions throughout the United States and abroad via its award-winning subscription model. Learn more .

Overview

CPAClub Academy is the first-of-its-kind program in public accounting, designed to inspire and develop the next generation of CPAs. Unlike a traditional internship, CPAClub Academy offers a year-round, part-time, on-demand role where you’ll work alongside experienced CPAs and professionals, gaining real-world experience while continuing your education.

Upon successful graduation from CPAClub Academy, cadets will have the opportunity to accelerate their careers by joining CPAClub as full-time Crew members at an advanced pay scale.

Location

While CPAClub maintains a physical office in Irvine, CA, we are committed to a remote-friendly work environment. However, cadets must reside within 50 miles of Irvine, CA and commit to working in our office on a regular basis.

The Role

As a CPAClub Academy Cadet, you will support our CPAClub professionals in delivering high-impact accounting, advisory, and assurance services. Your assignments will span a broad range of activities, including:

• Preparing assurance or advisory work papers for public and private clients
• Consulting and researching technical accounting, auditing, or advisory issues
• Conducting pre-issuance reviews and post-issuance inspections of assurance engagements
• Supporting CPA firms undergoing a PCAOB inspection or AICPA peer review
• Composing quality control policies and procedures
• Developing training materials on relevant accounting, auditing, or assurance topics

The Qualifications

We are looking for motivated, high-performing students who are eager to build a strong foundation for their CPA careers. Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• High school juniors or seniors, undergraduate accounting majors, or graduate students pursuing an accounting-related degree
• Strong interest in pursuing a CPA license
• General knowledge and interest in technical accounting standards, assurance and attestation standards, business process improvement and SOX 404 standards, professional practice standards (independence, ethics, attestation, and quality control) and financial reporting requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, solve problems, and work independently
• Ability to interact with senior professionals and executives
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Willingness to embrace an entrepreneurial culture and adapt quickly

The CPAClub Academy Advantage

Our goal is simple:
We want our cadets to be eligible for CPA licensure the moment they complete their 150-hour requirement. Exceptional performers will be commissioned as full-time CPAClub Crew members upon graduation at an accelerated career path and pay scale.

The Benefits

We know that great people make a great organization, and we invest in your future:

• Real-world experience with a team of CPAs and professionals supporting multiple CPA firms and companies
• Professional coaching and mentorship from former partners, directors, and college educators
• Hands-on exposure to technical accounting, assurance, and advisory work
• Access to leading technology tools
• Live and virtual CPE training opportunities
• A true work-life balance in action
• CPA licensure support to ensure you’re ready the moment you hit 150 hours