Mariafe was an Audit Intern for Deloitte during Summer 2025.
Briefly explain what you did and the result of your internship.
I completed Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance Discovery 2 Internship, rotating through Audit, Tax, and Consulting service lines at Deloitte University. Contributed to an audit engagement for a financial services client, assisting with control walkthroughs, tie-outs, rollforwards, quarterly memos, and SEC filing reviews.
What did you learn on your internship that you were not expecting to learn?
I didn’t expect to be assigned to a real client during my internship, especially a financial services client in investment management. Working closely with the engagement team, I learned a great deal about how an investment firm operates, from reviewing SEC filings to understanding control processes and financial reporting. The experience not only strengthened my technical skills, but also showed me the importance of teamwork and adaptability in a client-facing environment.
How have your future plans changed because of what you learned from your internship experience?
My internship confirmed that I want to pursue a career in audit, especially in the financial services industry. Working with an investment management client and seeing how the team collaborated to solve problems and deliver quality work gave me a better picture of the type of environment I want to be in.
Please share how your experience led to personal inspiration or insightful revelation.
Being part of an audit engagement for an investment management client showed me how much a team can accomplish when everyone supports each other. I saw senior team members take time to explain complex tasks, share resources, and check in to make sure I felt confident in my work. That sense of mutual trust and willingness to help, even under tight deadlines, was inspiring and made me realize that audit is not just about technical accuracy but also about building a team culture where people feel valued and encouraged to learn.
Would you recommend this internship to other students?
Yes, I would definitely recommend this internship to other students because it gives you hands-on experience with real clients, exposes you to different service lines, and lets you work with teams who are supportive and really want to help you learn and grow.
Is there anything else you would like to say regarding your internship?
I’m really grateful for the opportunity to be part of Deloitte’s Discovery 2 Audit & Assurance Internship. I learned so much, got to work with an amazing team, and left feeling inspired to keep growing both professionally and personally
