"The MAX Internship allowed me to get real accounting experience in a short amount of time by working in the role of a first-year staff accountant. I worked with many staff members who were eager to help me along the way. The program had a good balance between work and fun with client tours and volunteer opportunities. I got to share this experience with the other interns I did not know at the start of the internship, but we created friendships along the way."
Student Opportunities
Jump Start Your Career
Learn how you can become involved with Freed Maxick while still pursuing your education. You’ll be part of Western New York’s largest public accounting firm and gain real-world accounting industry experience.
ADVANTAGES OF GETTING INVOLVED AS A STUDENT
- One-on-one mentoring
- Networking with Freed Maxick staff of all levels and directors
- Exposure to a variety of service areas, from an audit and tax perspective
- Volunteer opportunities
- Exciting and challenging client assignments
- Refined technical skills through Freed Maxick sponsored CPE sessions
- Real work experience in audit and tax practices
- Access to an engagement team to discuss client matters
- Evaluations and feedback throughout the internship
- A salary that is competitive with that of our first-year, full-time staff
Free to define your success.
Watch a few of our team members share their unique goals and explain how working at Freed puts them on a path to growth and fulfillment.
MAX Internships
Our MAX internships offer real-world learning for accounting students every June through August. Be part of Freed Maxick’s fun and fast-paced environment. You’ll learn, grow and equip yourself with the skills needed to jump start your career.
As a MAX Program intern, you’ll join Western New York’s largest public accounting firm, gaining real-world industry experience through a dynamic six-week program. You'll work closely with our staff and rotate through key service areas, including Accounting & Auditing, Tax, and Enterprise Advisory Services.
Review the documents below to learn more and apply.
Max Internships
Risk Advisory Services Internship
MAXIS by Freed Maxick Internship
Past Intern
perspectives
Rachel
Past Intern
perspectives
"The MAX program combines billable work, trainings, and exposure to staff and directors to create a truly unforgettable internship experience. During the internship I was able to help out on several engagements which allowed me to assist staff and gain a better understanding of work performed at the firm. When interning at Freed Maxick, you’re more than an intern, you are a valued member of a team who can make an impact."
Kyle
The Freed Maxick Leadership Experience
This selective, one-day program is designed for high-achieving accounting students eager to explore the world of public accounting. Students considering a future internship or career in public accounting who want a firsthand look at the profession are encouraged to apply!
A One-Day Immersive Event
- Converse with our Directors and learn about their different career paths
- Compete in interactive technical engagements with our employees
- Exchange ideas and interact with our staff about what it takes to provide world-class service
- Discover best practices for boosting your technical skills through ongoing education and training
- Network with our leadership group, learning hand-on skills for making contacts, and finding the right course for your career
WHEN & WHERE
August 2026
Freed Maxick Corporate Office, Downtown Buffalo, NY
Requirements
Eligible candidates are Accounting Majors on track to complete 50 hours, their MBA, or MS in Accounting in December of 2027 or May of 2028, and have a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Campus Events
We're looking forward to connecting with you on campus soon!
Be sure to check back in the Summer of 2025 for upcoming events.
INTERVIEWS
- University at Buffalo
- St. John Fisher
- SUNY Brockport
- St. Bonaventure
- Niagara University
- SUNY Oswego
- Canisius College
- SUNY Geneseo
- SUNY Fredonia
MEET THE ACCOUNTANTS
- St. John Fisher
- Le Moyne College
- Canisius College
- SUNY Geneseo
- RIT
- University at Buffalo
- SUNY Oswego
- Alfred
- St. Bonaventure
- SUNY Fredonia
- SUNY Brockport
- Niagara University