Your Journey Starts Here
Whitley Penn’s carefully crafted internship program is designed
to set you up for a future full of success.
Your Journey
Starts Here
Whitley Penn’s carefully crafted internship program is designed
to set you up for a future full of success.
Let’s Grow Together
Our goal is not only for you to learn valuable skills throughout your internship, but also to invite you to return as an Associate following the completion of your internship. Here’s what makes our internship program unique.
Let’s Grow Together
Here’s what makes our internship program unique.
Benefits & Perks You'll Love
Your wellbeing is important to us. That’s why at Whitley Penn, our employees are provided with an array of
resources to cater to their needs as well as their loved ones’.
Benefits & Perks You’ll Love
Your wellbeing is important to us. That’s why at Whitley Penn, our employees are provided with an array of
resources to cater to their needs as well as their loved ones’.
Hear from Previous Interns
A glimpse at the future
''My internship at Whitley Penn changed my life. My internship gave me a glimpse at what my future at Whitley Penn would include: great friendships, challenging projects, and a fulfilling career.''
Foundational skills
''I was able to rise to any challenge during my internship through the support received. I was then able to develop professional competence and use the foundation of my internship to feel confident in the quality of my work.''
A place to call home
''I began at Whitley Penn as an intern. It has been 19 years since, and I would not change my experience for the world. I am now the Partner in Charge of Consulting and lead the Houston office. Whitley Penn is definitely a place to call home.''
Whitley Penn at a Glance
Can we take a moment to brag about ourselves?
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*Accounting Today’s 2023 rankings
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Whitley Penn at a Glance
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Our Awards
We strive for excellence, not only for our clients, but for our employees as well. See a few of our accolades below.
Your Internship Roadmap
Explore your journey toward a successful, fulfilling career in accounting.
Meet Whitley Penn
Meet our recruiters at an event on your campus and learn about the opportunities we offer.
Internship
Join us for a Spring, Summer, or Fall internship. Meet the professionals and discover what it's like to work in accounting.
Graduate
Complete your education and get ready for the next chapter in your life.
Start Your Career at Whitley Penn
Return to the firm as a full-time associate and begin making your mark!
Your Internship Roadmap
Explore your journey toward a successful, fulfilling career in accounting.
Meet Whitley Penn
Meet our recruiters at an event on your campus and learn about the opportunities we offer.
Internship
Join us for a Spring, Summer, or Fall internship. Meet the professionals and discover what it's like to work in accounting.
Graduate
Complete your education and get ready for the next chapter in your life.
Start Your Career at Whitley Penn
Return to the firm as a full-time associate and begin making your mark!
Who Will You Meet On Campus?
Shannon Spees
Campus Recruiter
Shannon graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Accounting and began her career in Internal Audit and Consulting. A few years in, she transitioned into campus recruiting, a role that aligns with her passion for helping students find careers that fit them best. Shannon joined Whitley Penn in early 2024, bringing her expertise and excitement for growth to the team.
She is the campus recruiter for the following cities: Austin, Houston, Midland, Odessa, and San Antonio.
Outside of her professional life, Shannon cherishes spending time with her large family, staying active, and advocating for mental health. She loves traveling and in 2022, spent seven months living in Europe, enriching her perspective and eating some incredible food.
Meagan Kurosky
Campus Recruiter
Meagan kick-started her career journey as an intern with Whitley Penn after graduating from Abilene Christian University (go Wildcats!). She joined the Whitley Penn family fulltime in 2020 first with the Forensic, Litigation, and Consulting Services group. After being awarded the opportunity to take over the FLVS internship recruiting efforts, she quickly realized her passion for developing others’ career paths. This led to an opportunity to join the campus recruiting team in 2024. Meagan’s move to recruiting is an exciting path because it allows her to cultivate talent and transfer her energy and passion for connecting others to the Whitley Penn brand. She also loves how Whitley Penn allows its team members to grow and develop not only vertically, but make lateral switches in their careers.
Meagan looks forward to bringing creativity and energy to the already dynamic recruiting team. She can’t wait to journey alongside you to find your career home! Meagan is the recruiting contact for Dallas, Fort Worth, and Plano.
Outside of work, you can find her razzle dazzling a themed party, enjoying a pool day or some lake time on a boat, finding a new brunch spot or boutique, and laughing and having fun with family and friends, all while probably wearing the color pink!
Who Will You Meet On Campus?
Shannon Spees
Campus Recruiter
Shannon graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Accounting and began her career in Internal Audit and Consulting. A few years in, she transitioned into campus recruiting, a role that aligns with her passion for helping students find careers that fit them best. Shannon joined Whitley Penn in early 2024, bringing her expertise and excitement for growth to the team.
She is the campus recruiter for the following cities: Austin, Houston, Midland, Odessa, and San Antonio.
Outside of her professional life, Shannon cherishes spending time with her large family, staying active, and advocating for mental health. She loves traveling and in 2022, spent seven months living in Europe, enriching her perspective and eating some incredible food.
Meagan Kurosky
Campus Recruiter
Meagan kick-started her career journey as an intern with Whitley Penn after graduating from Abilene Christian University (go Wildcats!). She joined the Whitley Penn family fulltime in 2020 first with the Forensic, Litigation, and Consulting Services group. After being awarded the opportunity to take over the FLVS internship recruiting efforts, she quickly realized her passion for developing others’ career paths. This led to an opportunity to join the campus recruiting team in 2024. Meagan’s move to recruiting is an exciting path because it allows her to cultivate talent and transfer her energy and passion for connecting others to the Whitley Penn brand. She also loves how Whitley Penn allows its team members to grow and develop not only vertically, but make lateral switches in their careers.
Meagan looks forward to bringing creativity and energy to the already dynamic recruiting team. She can’t wait to journey alongside you to find your career home! Meagan is the recruiting contact for Dallas, Fort Worth, and Plano.
Outside of work, you can find her razzle dazzling a themed party, enjoying a pool day or some lake time on a boat, finding a new brunch spot or boutique, and laughing and having fun with family and friends, all while probably wearing the color pink!
Have a question?
Browse our Frequently Asked Questions below.
How do I apply?
Visit our Handshake page or click here to get your application started.
What should I wear to my first interview?
Dress to impress! We always encourage students to wear their business professional best to an interview to create a great first impression with our professionals.
Do you have consulting internships?
Yes! Our consulting team has a wide variety of internship opportunities. See what’s available by viewing our Handshake page or clicking below.
Is working remote an option?
While we encourage an in-person internship to promote collaboration and help build your network, we do have flexibility with remote options. To see if a remote internship is the right fit for you, fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we’ll be happy to discuss that option with you.
Do you offer summer internships?
Yes! In fact, we have internships year-round. View our Handshake page or click here to view our current opportunities.
What is the first step?
There is no ‘right’ first step! Depending on where you are in the process, you can contact our Campus team at the bottom of this page, reach out to a Whitley Penn professional that you met a recent recruiting event, or visit our Handshake profile (or click here) to see our current opportunities.
Do most interns come back full time?
Our internship program is designed to give you the full accounting experience, so it is a smooth transition to becoming a full-time associate!
How long is an internship?
It depends on each school’s requirements. Our spring internships generally last 10 weeks while summer and fall are sometimes 12. We are flexible to fit your schedule.
Can I intern more than once?
Absolutely! We have a plethora of service lines to intern with if you are interested in exploring another department.
What is the dress code like for an intern?
At Whitley Penn, we encourage everyone to ‘Dress for Your Day.’ This means depending on if you are meeting with a client, or holding internal meetings, we trust our professionals to dress appropriately for their day ahead.
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Thinking Beyond Your Internship?
The growth doesn’t stop there. The impact you can make at Whitley Penn extends beyond your internship. Here’s a glance at how you can be a part of something bigger with us.
NextGen Council
We are passionate about the future of the firm and believe all of our professionals deserve a voice. The NextGen Council is a selected group of junior employees leading a wide variety of firm-wide initiatives to help improve the firm experience.
NextGen Council
We are passionate about the future of the firm and believe all of our professionals deserve a voice. The NextGen Council is a selected group of junior employees leading a wide variety of firm-wide initiatives to help improve the firm experience.
