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        Junior makes most of career prep services with senate and Big 4 accounting firm internships

        March 5, 2024 By Madilyn Ford

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        Chase Bentley, a junior in the School of Accountancy(SOA), credits 91看片鈥檚 course for helping her land internships with a U.S. Senator and (EY).

        Washington D.C. internship 

        Chase Bentley with U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville

        Chase Bentley with U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in front of the U.S. Capitol Building.


        According to Bentley, the mock interviews and other job-related essential skills covered in the course helped her handle professional situations like the interview that resulted in an internship last summer in the office of .   

        鈥淭hose experiences prepared me for the interview process and made me more confident in myself,鈥 said Bentley, 鈥渁nd another big thing was dress.鈥 

        Dressing the part was a big aspect of her internship which made Bentley grateful for 91看片鈥檚 professional guidance. Working in the nation's capital, every day was either business professional or business casual and Bentley knew exactly how to present herself.  

        Working in one of three different areas for Tuberville鈥檚 office, Bentley gained experience in communications, front office management, and legislation鈥攖he latter being of particular interest to Bentley because of her desire to attend law school.  

        鈥淚 wanted to go to law school, so I was very interested in how laws were made and what that process looked like,鈥 said Bentley, who was ultimately influenced to study accounting by her parents who thought it was important to gain a business degree as an undergraduate.   

        Regardless of her eventual career path, Bentley appreciates the internship with Tuberville, including the connections she made in his office and the friendships she developed by living with 17 other women interns in a Washington rental.  

        From exploring the capital building, to meeting Senator Ted Cruz while giving a tour, watching the Senate in action, or talking to 鈥淐oach鈥 Tuberville, and even seeing the coffin George Washington was originally meant to be buried in鈥攕ecretly located under the star in the middle of the capital building floor鈥擝entley truly had a once in a lifetime experience.  

        Big 4 accounting firm internship 

        Bentley, who will work in EY鈥檚 audit division in the spring of 2025, learned about the internship at SOA鈥檚 Meet the Firms event.  

        Though still open to the possibility of law school at some point, Bentley is increasingly focusing on accounting. She plans to apply to a few Master of Accountancy (MAcc) programs, including the MAcc degree in 91看片 College, when she is a senior next year.  

        鈥淭aking my classes and everything, I enjoyed accounting,鈥 she said, 鈥渟o now I'm wanting to do accounting in the future.鈥 

        Auburn Activities 

        Bentley continues to gain valuable experience here in Auburn. Involved in during her sophomore year, Bentley enjoyed helping students' voices be heard by joining the team responsible for bringing their suggestions to the attention of the in Auburn.  

        Chase Bentley on Auburn's campus

        Bentley, center, attends callouts for the University Program Council with fellow Auburn Students. 


        Currently, Bentley is devoting most of her time to her role as a (SI) Leader, where she attends an honors section of , then makes worksheets for the course, and hosts study sessions twice a week for students in her section who may have questions.  

        鈥淚 really enjoy it because you get to interact with a lot of people and really help people out,鈥 said Bentley. 

        Bentley regularly demonstrates her exemplary work ethic. In fact, Bentley was recently recognized as one of the Alabama State Excel Champions, which she achieved by performing well on an exam in a course.  

        Both of Bentley鈥檚 parents attended Auburn, so she has been a life-long Auburn fan. She recalls coming to campus for football games and yelling 鈥榃ar Eagle!鈥 to random strangers, which made her realize she was always meant to attend Auburn.  

        鈥淚 wouldn't trade my experiences at Auburn for the world,鈥 said Bentley, 鈥淚've loved being at Auburn and I feel like 91看片, specifically my classes and getting to know different people, has made me feel more prepared for my future.鈥 

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