Sample cover letter for Internship position at Ey

Dear Mr. XXX:

I am writing to share with you my interest in applying for the Accountant position with Ernst &

Young as recently advertised through the Accounting and Business Department at Manchester

College. Not only is Ernst & Young a recognized leader in the accounting industry, but has an

impeccable reputation. It comes highly recommended as an outstanding organization in which

to work by the Department Chair for Accounting and Business, Professor Jan Fahs.

I am especially interested in working for Ernst & Young because of your international

accounting work, and hope that one day I will be working abroad in the accounting field. I

have excelled in basic and intermediate level accounting courses and I feel confident in my

abilities as an accountant. I gained practical work experience this past summer working in the

audit department of another accounting firm. I also worked in the accounts receivable division

for an agricultural company two summers ago. In addition, as a result of my academic

accomplishments and leadership, I was asked to serve as a Graduate Assistant in the

Accounting Department offering assistance in various ways to first-year accounting students.

As a result of these experiences, I am certain that my accounting knowledge and experiences

will benefit your firm.

I am currently finishing my Master’s degree in Accountancy and will sit for the CPA exam in

May. Enclosed with this letter is my résumé which summarizes all of my educational

achievements, career-related experience, diverse leadership experiences, and honors and

activities. If any other information is needed, please contact me.

I would like the opportunity to discuss with you in person my background, qualifications, and

how I believe I can make a significant contribution to Ernst & Young. I will call you within

the next 10 days to discuss when such a meeting would be possible. In the meantime, feel free

to contact me at XXXXXXXX or my email at [email protected] if you have any

questions. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

XXXXXXXX

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Sonia