Great People - Intern BDO Employee Review

4.0
21 Oct 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The people at BDO are very friendly and helpful. There tends to be some uppity people in accounting firms and I did not find this to be a problem at BDO. I felt very comfortable in asking questions and the associates offered a lot of help in assisting me. I did not sit in the office all day, but went out on many engagements and had the opportunity to speak to controllers and the like. I also was reimbursed for traveling which was nice.

Cons

If you do not enjoy traveling, this may not be the job for you. Nothing against BDO because this is an industry-wide issue. At the end I wish I received a more formal feedback, although associates are more than willing to let you know how you are doing if you just ask. Lastly, the firm expects you to do first-year level work so if you are not prepared to take on the responsibility and initiative, it might be a problem for you.

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Pros

Learn good accounting concepts and people are nice.

Cons

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3 Jun 2026
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Pros

Not everyone will be your person, but the ones who are, you'll keep them for life. The intensity of the work forges real bonds. When you go through the grind together, those friendships/mentorship stick long after you've moved on. Same goes for upper management.

Cons

During busy season (approx Jan to April), 40 hours is a floor, not a ceiling, and that's pretty standard for firms of this type. On the consulting side, you're constantly juggling multiple clients with overlapping deadlines, so if time management isn't your strong suit, you'll feel it fast. Compensation is solidly middle-of-the-road; don't expect it to wow you.

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