Launch Your Accounting Career with THF

Explore Internships, Leadership Programs, and Career Opportunities with One of Florida’s Top CPA Firms

Why Start Your Career at THF?

At Thomas Howell Ferguson (THF), we know your journey into public accounting is more than just a job—it’s about discovering your passion, building real-world skills, and connecting with professionals who care about your future. Whether you’re still deciding between audit and tax or you’re ready to dive into your first internship, we’ve created opportunities designed to help you thrive.

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Paid Accounting Internships

Real Work. Real Clients. Real Growth.

Whether you’re exploring your path or know exactly where you’re headed, our paid internships are designed to offer hands-on experience and mentorship in a dynamic public accounting firm. Choose the internship that fits your goals:

10-Week Divided Internship – Summer Only

Not sure if audit or tax is for you? No problem. This internship splits your time evenly between both departments, giving you practical experience in each.

The Divided Internship program provides real-world training, hands-on experience, and professional development in both Audit services AND Tax services. The program consists of 5 weeks working in the Audit Department and 5 weeks working in the Tax Department. This program is ideal for a student who is still undecided about their future career path in either audit or tax. The student will receive real-world training, hands-on experience, and professional development in both service areas, giving them the unique opportunity to work in both Audit and Tax during one internship experience.

Audit 

Your audit internship experience will allow you the opportunity to:

  • Practice your critical thinking and develop your creative skills
  • Undergo training to identify and resolve issues
  • Work closely with our clients’ personnel
  • Shadow client meetings
  • Receive mentoring from our audit professionals.

Tax

Your tax internship experience will allow you the opportunity to:

  • Participate in professional development opportunities
  • Experience a variety of service areas and industries before choosing a specialization
  • Build professional relationships
  • Receive mentoring from our tax professionals

10-Week Concentrated Internship – Summer Only

If you’re ready to specialize, this focused internship allows you to dig deep into either audit or tax—perfect for students with a clear career goal.

The Concentrated Internship Program provides real-world training, hands-on experience, and professional development in the area of your desired specialty in either Audit services OR Tax services. This program is ideal for a student who is definitive about their future career path in one of these service areas. During the concentrated experience, the intern will have an immersive professional experience fully dedicated to their specialty of choice in either the Audit Department or the Tax Department.

Intern Perks:

  • Mentorship from experienced CPAs
  • Networking with THF professionals and clients
  • Exposure to multiple industries and services
  • Weekly professional development sessions

Full-Time: Up to 30 hours/week
Part-Time: Up to 20 hours/week
📧 Apply: Email your cover letter and resume to recruiter@thf-cpa.com

“This internship gave me confidence in my skills and direction in my career. The team truly made me feel like I belonged.”
— THF Intern

Summer Leadership Program (SLP)

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the CPA Life

Our Summer Leadership Program (SLP) is a two-day immersive experience designed for rising juniors and seniors majoring in accounting. It’s your chance to see what it’s really like to work in public accounting—and discover what sets THF apart.

📍 When: May or June
Duration: 2 days
Who’s it for? Rising juniors and seniors majoring in Accounting with a GPA of 3.0+
📧 How to Apply: Send your resume to recruiter@thf-cpa.com

What You’ll Do:

  • Learn the difference between audit and tax
  • Shadow real CPAs and attend client meetings
  • Participate in fun team-building and networking activities
  • Get insights from professionals and THF leaders
  • Discover our vibrant firm culture
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“The SLP helped me visualize what life as a CPA looks like—it was exciting, encouraging, and honestly made accounting feel real.”
— SLP Attendee

Part-Time & Full-Time Employment Opportunities

Ready to jumpstart your career? THF offers both part-time and full-time CPA career opportunities for students and recent grads. We believe in building well-rounded professionals, and we provide mentorship, training, and a supportive environment to help you grow.

Let’s Get in Touch

Whether you’re interested in an internship, our Summer Leadership Program, or a full-time accounting career, we’d love to hear from you.

Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch!

📧 Or just email us at recruiter@thf-cpa.com