Tyrus L. Burton Jr
Audit Intern
Tyrus Burton is an Audit Intern who joined the firm in 2026 and began his professional career in accounting the same year. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Mississippi State University and is expected to graduate in December 2026. Tyrus previously earned an Associate of Arts in Business and Finance from Pearl River Community College in 2023.
Tyrus resides in Starkville, Mississippi, and is originally from Pascagoula, Mississippi. Prior to joining the firm, he gained valuable industry experience through internships with Huntington Ingalls Industries and Bollinger Shipyards. At Huntington Ingalls Industries, Tyrus served as a Cost Estimating and Pricing Intern, where he assisted with financial modeling, estimated labor and material costs for contract changes, and prepared pricing data supporting defense contract change proposals totaling more than $200,000. At
Bollinger Shipyards, he worked as a Program Management Intern, supporting program managers in the planning, execution, and monitoring of government shipbuilding and repair projects.
Bollinger Shipyards, he worked as a Program Management Intern, supporting program managers in the planning, execution, and monitoring of government shipbuilding and repair projects.
Tyrus was inspired to pursue accounting after transitioning from college athletics and focusing on building a long–term career path. While initially exploring business and finance, he found accounting to be the best fit due to its strong career outlook, versatility, and flexibility to pivot into related fields as his goals evolve.
A defining influence in Tyrus’s life has been playing football, which instilled a deep appreciation for teamwork, accountability, and servant leadership. He values working toward shared goals and believes in leading by example prioritizing the success of the group over individual recognition. His favorite quote, “Nothing changes, if nothing changes,” reflects his belief in taking action and being the change needed to achieve meaningful progress.
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Mississippi State University
– Bachelor of Accountancy – Estimated December 2026