July 30, 2024 Eddie Wang

Student Opportunities (Co-op/Internship) – Public Company Audit, Tax, and Private Enterprise

About Us

Davidson & Company LLP is proud to be a leading regional accounting, audit, tax and advisory firm, located in Vancouver, British Columbia.   Clients turn to Davidson & Company LLP because of the people we hire.  That’s why we make finding and hiring the best in our profession a top priority – and then retain them by being a great place to work, grow and advance. No matter your plans for the future, at Davidson & Company LLP, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

We offer career paths for internships, recent graduates, and experienced professionals.  Want that global feel?  We have it here!  We are members of  Nexia International,  a leading global network of accounting and consulting firms which allows us to serve clients around the world.

Job Description

Davidson & Company is searching for Student (Co-op/Intern) to join our Audit, Tax, and Private Enterprise practice areas for four month to eight month periods with flexible start dates throughout 2025.

Your responsibilities as a Student includes:

Audit:

  • Develop and apply technical skills in public company audits, including IFRS and Canadian Auditing Standards, across a variety of industries.
  • Obtain, assess, and review audit evidence, and collaborate with clients and engagement teams to resolve audit issues.

Private Enterprise:

  • Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, bookkeeping, and tax for privately held companies in various industries.
  • Prepare tax returns and compute taxes owing for corporate, personal, and other tax returns, applying knowledge of ASPE and related legislation.

Tax:

  • Develop and apply knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and corporate tax compliance, preparing tax returns and computing taxes for various entities.
  • Utilize various tools and software throughout tax engagements, collaborating with the engagement team to build strong relationships.

Candidate Profile

  • Candidates working towards completion of the prerequisites for admission into the CPA PEP with the intention to pursue the CPA designation are preferred
  • Previous accounting related office experience is considered an asset 
  • Customer service and/or client service experience is considered an asset

What’s in it for you?

  • Both mentorship and career guidance
  • On-the-job learning that will provide you with continued technical skills development and diverse business experience;
  • Opportunity to work on a broad range of engagements in a variety of industries;
  • A professional working environment, with an active social and culture committee that regularly organizes firm-wide initiatives and events

Salary

At Davidson & Company we like to maintain full transparency regarding compensation. The annual salary for this position is $50,000.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload (in one PDF document), your cover letter, resume and your transcript(s). 

NOTE: Please mention the practice area (Audit, Tax, Private Enterprise) and ideal start date (January, May, September) on the top line of your Cover Letter.

Example: Applying for January 2025- Audit

Please note applications without transcripts or not meeting the above specified criteria will NOT be considered.

We’re eager to learn more about you!Stand out and leave a lasting impression by sharing a short video telling us about yourself and why you want to be a part of our team. You can send your video to recruiting@davidson-co.com.  

To Learn More:

We are much more than just an accounting firm!!   Explore the Davidson & Company culture by visiting us at Life at Davidson & Company. Additionally Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for a closer look at the exciting happenings within our dynamic team!

Job Category: CPA Student Auditor Tax Private Entity
Job Type: Full Time Internship Co-Op

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