What are Big Four Companies looking for in Accounting Interns

I haven't written for a while but this is the most updated post with up to date information what qualities Big Four Companies are looking for when hiring interns.

Most Important is Of course GPA
And I am not talking about your overall GPA but your Accounting GPA. Your Accounting GPA has to be high. Of course how it should be depends on the University which you attend.
But most of the Big Four companies won't even look at your resume if you don't have above 3.4
So get that GPA up if you really want to get accounting internships

Also important is the Leadership Skills.
Do you hold any officer positions in any student run organizations, if not, then you should.
Join Accounting organizations of your school, stay after organizational meetings and talk to the president of the organization or/and the adviser and ask them if you can become an officer. This will look really good on your resume.

Previous Work/Internship experience.
Of course if you interned with some really good company, then even if you don't have a high GPA, you might still get the internship. But if you worked as an accounting clerk for a small company, it is not as important as your resume. Still having some experience will look good on your resume.

Community involvement - is surprisingly also important.
Do some volunteering and make sure your bring that during recruitment events or in an actual interview.

I wish you luck on finding your accounting Internship