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Join one of Western New York’s largest public accounting firms and a Top 100 firm in the U.S. in an internship taken to a whole new level. In this real-world learning experience for accounting students you’ll learn, grow and equip yourself with the tools needed to accelerate your career.

The MAX program is about your goals, achievements and individuality, as well as your personal and professional development. We’re here to maximize your experience by encouraging questions and engaging you in real-world scenarios within the many service areas of the firm.

Your 6-week, fast-paced agenda includes rotations through several of our service areas including Accounting & Auditing, Tax, Consulting, Enterprise Advisory and Risk Advisory Services to name a few!

MAX interns are members of our engagement teams, working with our diverse client base and alongside our employee and management groups. They share the same responsibilities as our full-time staff members. One-on-one mentoring and regular evaluations provide immediate feedback and documentation on performance and progress. Interns share ideas, ask questions, and learn from the best in the industry.

Freed Maxick also provides our interns with opportunities for volunteerism, a clear expression of one of Freed Maxick’s core values: giving back to the community. Join us for a positive learning experience where you’ll gain insight to help you choose the career path that is right for you.

Program requirements

1) A completed application received by Freed Maxick no later than September 30, 2022. Find a link to our application at freedmaxick.com.

2) A minimum Accounting GPA of 3.3.

3) A minimum “B” grade average in Accounting Principles I and II.

4) Current transcript and resume.

5) Completion of two essays.

Candidates for our program must be on track to receive the required education credentials to become a Certified Public Accountant. They have completed their college senior year and will begin their 5th year of school in the Fall of 2023; OR are juniors entering their senior year in the Fall of 2023, when they will graduate with 150 credit hours in 2024.

To apply, students must complete the linked Summer 2023 MAX Internship application. Please click here to apply.

About Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C.

True talent opens the door to real freedom. As a university hire, we’ll give you the freedom to live your life and pick your career path. From mentoring to monthly social events, you’ll quickly become part of our team.

Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C. is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in Western New York and a Top 100 largest CPA firm in the United States. Serving closely held businesses, SEC companies, governmental and not-for-profit clients across New York as well as nationally and internationally, Freed Maxick mobilizes high-performance professionals to guide client growth, compliance, security and innovation. Freed Maxick specializes in the healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, banking, agribusiness and private equity sectors and has more than 300 professional and administrative personnel and offices in Buffalo, Batavia, & Rochester, New York.