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Internships and Careers
Internships
Most accounting students at the Zimpleman College of Business gain valuable experience during their time here, with many completing multiple internships. Organizations where students have interned include:
Public Accounting
Public accounting firms that Zimpleman students have interned at:
- Andersen
- CliftonLarsonAllen
- Deloitte
- Denman & Company
- Ernst & Young
- KPMG
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- RSM
- UHY
Corporate Accounting
Corporate accounting firms that Zimpleman students have interned at:
- Athene
- John Deere
- Meredith Corporation
- MidAmerican Energy
- Nestlé Purina
- The Principal Financial Group
- Rockwell Collins
- Wells Fargo
Career Services is a great place to start your internship search. The career services staff offer assistance and tools for finding internships and professional development.
Careers
Accounting stands out as one of the most versatile degrees in the business, with promising job prospects projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Zimpleman accounting alumni have established successful careers across the country and globally.
Upon graduation, you might choose to remain in Des Moines, where Drake's location offers abundant opportunities for internships, professional growth, and careers. Des Moines is renowned as a hub for insurance and financial services, hosting Fortune 500 companies, and diverse industries.
Des Moines boasts a strong economic outlook and is celebrated for its supportive environment for young professionals. Forbes has recognized the city as the “No. 1 best place for business and careers,” while SmartAsset ranked Des Moines among the top 10 U.S. cities for new graduates.
Distinguished Zimpleman Accounting Alumni
Distinguished Zimpleman Accounting Alumni
Mark Witte, BN’78: Executive Director, Ernst & Young (Des Moines)
Anita Bales, BN’83: Director, Defense Contract Audit Agency (Washington, D.C.)
Drew Denning, BN’85 G’90: Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo (St. Louis)
Travis Rabe, BN’94: Partner, KPMG (Minneapolis)
Mick Kane, BN’96: Partner, Deloitte Tax (Chicago)
Zimpleman News
October 1, 2024
