I am wondering how likely it is to get a job in public accounting (NOT Big 4) corporate, or government if you don't do any internships. I am currently in the undergrad accounting program and already have a bachelors degree in a different area. I do have some general corporate work experience (not really accounting related besides helping to file payroll taxes), a good GPA of 3.7 and I plan on joining an accounting organization next semester. I will be going through recruiting this fall and hope to land a full-time offer for fall 2010.

Honestly...what are my chances?

grad_2009 when I was in college I got an interview/offer from an accounting firm through the college's career development center. 

Marie

Your internship hours would be during the day, so if you take night classes you might be ok.  But then again, they may expect you to work overtime.  That would be a good question to ask during the interview.  I'm sure there are firms that would accomodate you. 

Also, keep in mind that many firms will interview in Sept 2009 to start in Sept 2010, so if you are planning an internship for summer 2010 it won't help you for Sept 2010 unless you get an offer from that firm.