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Equity Methods · 1 month ago

Spring 2026 Externship (Illinois/Indiana)

Equity Methods is a consulting firm that specializes in financial reporting and data analytics. They are offering a Spring 2026 Externship where students will gain hands-on experience in forecasting and budgeting for stock-based compensation expenses while networking with professionals in the field.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial Services
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Spend a few hours of online training prior to the start of the externship. Topics will include stock compensation theory, SAS programming tutorials, and insight into the industry landscape
Work toward solving a capstone case in forecasting, which was an actual initiative Equity Methods performed for a Fortune 100 client after senior management demanded lower forecasting-to-actual variances
Lessons in explaining and presenting results from experienced Equity Methods presenters
Spend two days of in-office time, which will be split between training with Equity Methods managers, working on the case, and coaching on your progress
Enjoy lunches and dinners with different Equity Methods professionals of all levels and tenure, giving you a feel for the culture, day-to-day challenges, and practical realities of a career in consulting

Qualification

SAS programmingData analyticsAccountingFinanceIntellectual curiosityResourcefulnessInterest in consulting

Required

Strong academic track record (please be sure to list your GPA on your resume)
Current students at the Sophomore, Junior, Senior and Graduate level pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related analytical field
Not yet committed to a permanent position with another company at graduation
Resourceful in learning and intellectually curious
Interest in the role of technology in disrupting finance and accounting
Interest in obtaining a consulting position upon graduation
Ability to spend 2-4 hours of pre-externship preparation (baseline tutorials so that you can hit the ground running on day 1)

Company

Equity Methods

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Equity Methods is an accounting firm that provides financial reporting and equity compensation services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2025-04-28Acquired

Leadership Team

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Takis Makridis
CEO
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