CPA Articling Student, Private

Start your CPA journey by working directly with the people behind the numbers.

As a CPA Articling Student – Private Company Audit and Assurance (January 2027), you’ll work with private businesses and NPOs and see firsthand how your work helps clients understand their financial picture. You’ll gain well‑rounded exposure across audits, reviews, compilations, tax filings, and year‑end engagements, all within a supportive, mentorship‑first environment.

At Manning Elliott, you’re more than a staff number — you’re a valued part of a collaborative, people‑first firm.

At Manning Elliott, we believe in the power of people. We’re a team of professionals dedicated to providing exceptional accounting, assurance, tax and advisory services, while building lasting relationships with our clients and within our communities. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and making a positive impact — for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your skills, work with supportive teammates, and build real relationships with clients, you’ll feel at home here.

As a CPA Articling Student in our Private Company group, you’ll build the core skills that set you up for long‑term success in public practice. You’ll work with a mix of owner‑managed businesses and not‑for‑profit organizations, giving you exposure to real financial stories and the people behind them. Your work will span audits, reviews, compilations, and year‑end engagements, and you’ll learn how each component fits together to support clients in understanding and managing their operations.

Throughout your journey, you’ll be supported by seniors, managers, and partners who take the time to teach, guide, and help you grow into a trusted advisor — one step at a time.

Student opportunities for the Pre‑Approved External Audit Path in our Private Company group are available starting January 2027.

• Work as a core team member on audit, review and compilation engagements for private companies and NPO's.
• Assist with year‑end financial statements and related notes for a variety of private businesses and not‑for‑profit organizations.
• Gain exposure to a variety of corporate, personal, and other tax filings, building practical experience that compliments your year‑end work.
• Communicate with clients to request information and clarify details as part of engagement workflows.
• Participate in client calls or meetings, seeing how partners and managers guide clients and NPO leaders through their financial information.
• Build a broad understanding of how the entire engagement fits together, from planning to file completion.
• Collaborate closely with your team, ask questions often, and participate in debriefs and coaching conversations so you’re always learning.
• Stay organized and manage your tasks so you can meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Participate in firm‑wide initiatives, training, and our Team Development and Performance Management Program.

• An undergraduate degree (completed or in progress) that meets the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) prerequisites.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and a willingness to ask questions when you're unsure.
• An interest in private businesses, entrepreneurship, and not‑for‑profit organizations — you’re curious about how businesses are built and run.
• A detail‑oriented, organized approach to your work— you take pride in doing quality work and understanding the "why".
• Enjoyment of working with people, not just numbers — you value relationships as much as results.
• Critical thinking skills — you like analyzing information, spotting patterns, and thinking through issues logically.
• A team‑first, positive attitude and a “let me try, and then I’ll ask for help” mindset.

• CPA‑Focused Support:
  From day one, you’ll have access to CPA and CFE mentorship, study support, and ongoing feedback to help you succeed in the program.
• Real Client Connection:
  Work directly with the people who own and run private businesses and NPOs, and see how your work supports their goals…