FALL 2023 | 11 Josh describes his internship as a collaborative experience. He says he was nervous going into it, however he quickly learned that everyone was there to help him. Working on many projects, he applied accounting skills he learned in the classroom to actual clients. Taking more accounting courses this semester, Josh also credits KU for teaching him the accounting skills he needs for continuing his internship this summer. “The College of Business has great professors that truly care about students and their success. All the classes I have taken so far have added something to the table for me to bring to my employer,” he said. He is thankful for accounting professor Dr. Kaufinger, who has made a huge impact on him. ACCOUNTING CLUB As Vice President of the Accounting Club, Josh is passionate about bringing the accounting profession to campus. He describes the club as bridging the gap between the student and professional world by hosting low pressure, effective campus events. “For most people, networking is their “Mt. Everest”; it’s their toughest challenge. Students graduate, take a step into the real world, and realize they don’t know anyone. So, our goal is to organize events where we bring the profession to campus and give students the opportunity to network and meet people.” As Vice President, Josh coordinates with other officers and offers help wherever he is needed. LOOKING FORWARD After graduating, Josh plans on earning his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. If offered to him, Josh hopes to accept a full-time job at KPMG. He knows his time at KU has prepared him for entering the workforce. “I don’t really know where I’m going to end up in life, but I know KU has armed me with the tools necessary to do whatever it is I set my mind to.” Entering his junior year, Josh knows how one opportunity can change your entire path. Last year, looking for an internship, a family friend told him about an internship at KPMG International, a tax and advisory firm. After reaching out to KPMG, he secured a Tax Intern position. After completing his internship last year, the firm invited him to intern again in Summer 2024. Looking back, Josh is humbled by the opportunity to intern there twice. “I come from a small town, a small school, and I never thought I’d be at one of the largest accounting firms in the world.” INTERNSHIP Once Josh was hired, he spent a few days at the KPMG Lakehouse in Orlando, Florida, where he completed his intern training. While there, he met people from all over the country, and when he came back to Pennsylvania, he was ready to start his summer internship. JOSH NORRIS STUDENT INTERN Josh Norris is an Accounting major, Vice President of the Accounting Club, and an intern for KPMG International.
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