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Kassouf's Summer Leadership Program - 2027 Forge Application

Ignite your accounting career at Forge, Kassouf's Summer Leadership Program. Forge will showcase our firm's award-winning culture and nationally-recognized service lines while students discover Birmingham's unique food scene.

Forge is designed for accounting students who expect to complete their undergraduate degree in December 2028 or Spring 2029 and want to learn more about careers in public accounting.

Forge will begin the evening of May 12 and continue during the day on May 13 in Birmingham, Alabama. Participants will meet Kassouf professionals, explore career opportunities at a regional public accounting firm, discover Birmingham's best spots, and learn about Kassouf’s internship pathway.

Forge is an important early step in our recruiting process. Many Forge participants become Kassouf interns, although participation does not guarantee an interview or internship.

20 students will be selected. Applicants may be invited to complete a brief interview for additional information. The Forge class will be finalized by March 31, 2027.

Due to the number of applications, only those who progress to the next step will be contacted.
1.Full name(Required.)
2.Preferred name(Required.)
3.Email address(Required.)
4.Mobile phone number(Required.)
5.Permanent home address (not your campus address)(Required.)
6.College or university(Required.)
7.Expected undergraduate graduation date(Required.)
8.Overall GPA(Required.)
9.Major GPA(Required.)
10.Which statement best describes your current academic path?(Required.)
11.Which accounting courses have you completed or expect to complete before Forge?(Required.)
12.Why would you like to attend Forge?(Required.)
13.Which statement best describes your current interest in public accounting?(Required.)
14.What are you most interested in learning about a regional public accounting firm? Select up to three.(Required.)
15.When you picture an accounting internship, which experiences sound most valuable to you right now? Select up to three.(Required.)
16.What is your current connection to Birmingham or central Alabama?(Required.)
17.What would you want to learn about building a career and life in Birmingham?(Required.)
18.Tell us about an interest, activity, responsibility, or experience that is important to you outside the classroom.(Required.)
19.Which type of environment helps you learn best? Select up to two.(Required.)
20.Forge is an early part of Kassouf’s internship recruiting process. After Forge, participants who remain interested may apply for a future Kassouf internship. Selected applicants may then be invited to an official interview. Forge participation does not guarantee an internship interview or offer, but it gives students an opportunity to learn about Kassouf before making an application decision. Many Forge attendees become Kassouf interns, and the event serves as the kickoff to the Spring 2029 recruitment process.(Required.)
21.If Forge is a positive experience, what would you want to understand before deciding whether to apply for a future internship?(Required.)
22.Forge will take place the evening of May 12 and during the day on May 13. If selected, can you attend the entire program?(Required.)
23.Would you like to request travel assistance for the evening of May 12? A complimentary hotel booking may be available to eligible Forge class members. Requesting assistance will not affect the selection decision.(Required.)
24.This application is a two-step process, including resume submission via BetterTeam and questionnaire submission via SurveyMonkey. I understand that I must complete both steps to be considered. If you need additional context, please read the full job description.(Required.)