Jacob Lynes, CatholicU '25, is an Accounting student from Reno, NV. He accepted a job as a Financial Services Audit Associate at KPMG.

Briefly describe your new job opportunity.

"I will be working at KPMG in NYC as a Financial Services Audit Associate. I will be working on and assisting with audits in the financial services sector - primarily for Private Equity and Real Estate firms."

How did your Busch School and Catholic University education help you find this career path?

"The Busch School curriculum honing in on business ethics and prioritizing the client over profit helped me align my values and led me to my position at KPMG. The Accounting professors played a vital role in helping me apply early to the Big 4 Accounting firms and nail the interview process."

What activities were you involved in during undergrad?

"I am the founder and president of the Real Estate Club and also the Communications Associate for the Accounting Society. I also interned for multiple companies in a variety of industries. And I played on the baseball team for two years."

What were some highlights of your time at Catholic University?

"I really enjoyed the CEO Lecture Receptions and I really value the relationships I made during my years at Catholic University."

What advice do you have for students during their job search? 

"My advice is to be proactive and never to burn any bridges with the relationships you establish especially with how connected the business world is."