GAINESVILLE, Ga. (April 2021) — Five tax and audit interns recently completed their internships at Rushton, one of the region’s largest business accounting and consulting firms.

Hunter Finch, Jordan Gooch, Katie Rump, Francisco Gonzalez and Madison Moore were chosen for the Rushton internship program based on their academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement and a formal interview process.

Rushton designs its program to give accounting students real-world experience and insight into the daily tasks and responsibilities of a staff accountant in the firm.

“During my internship, I’ve learned how different every client and engagement can be and how accounting can be a constant learning experience. It can really keep you challenged and engaged,” Gonzalez said.

Finch, who will graduate from the University of North Georgia in May, scanned, verified and indexed documents, updated the firm’s online record-keeping system, and completed individual 1040 tax returns and processing payroll forms.

Gooch is set to graduate in May from the University of North Georgia. He created client binders for individual 1040 tax returns, completed tax returns and preformed various tasks.

Rump, who will graduate from the University of North Georgia in May, prepared individual tax returns during the internship.

Gonzalez, a University of North Georgia graduate, worked as a commercial audit intern. His duties included learning and applying audit procedures and processes, and reconciling projects for clients. 

Moore, a graduate of Piedmont College, worked in the governmental and nonprofit auditing divisions. 

Founded in 1981, the Rushton firm provides businesses throughout North Georgia with a wide variety of accounting services including auditing, tax planning and return preparation, management consulting, payroll services and business valuation. Rushton is one of the region’s largest business accounting firms with over 40 staff professionals. In addition to general business operations, Rushton offers financial expertise in a number of specific industry fields such as construction, agribusiness, government, healthcare, not-for-profit organizations, professional services, manufacturing and distribution. For more information, call 770-287-7800 or visit www.rushtonandcompany.com. 

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