Tax Intern, Business Tax Services – Korean Practice | Multiple Locations Summer 2026
About this internship
KPMG US is hiring a Tax Intern in Business Tax Services (Korean Practice) for Summer 2026 in Los Angeles, CA with an on-site work model. This internship is geared toward students pursuing a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in fields such as accounting, finance, taxation, or other related quantitative or technical programs. The role is intended for candidates working toward CPA licensure academic requirements in the state where the office is located, with the expectation that you’ll still have additional credits to complete after the internship.
Qualifications
Required
- Enrolled in university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: Bachelors and/or Masters in accounting, finance, taxation, mathematics, economics, information technology, data and analytics, engineering (financial, industrial or systems), or equivalent program
- Pursuing educational requirements for CPA licensure in the principal place of business (the state in which the office is located) for this position (completion of academic credits required prior to starting as a Tax Associate)
- Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements
Nice to have
- Interest in business tax services and a willingness to learn how tax work supports client businesses.
- Coursework exposure to accounting, taxation, finance, or quantitative analysis that you can apply to internship assignments.
- Comfort working with data and analytics concepts from classes (e.g., organizing, checking, and interpreting data).
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating in an on-site office environment.
- Ability to manage deadlines alongside ongoing university coursework and remaining CPA-related credit requirements.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, map your remaining academic credits against your state’s CPA education requirements for the office location, and be ready to explain your plan for completing them after the internship. In your application, note your major/program area and expected graduation timeline so it’s clear you’ll still be enrolled with additional credits to complete post-internship.