Best firm in Grand Rapids, MI - Tax Senior Associate BDO Employee Review

5.0
15 Nov 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Extremely flexible and laid back atmosphere. Everyone works together as a team. Partners and management are approachable and willing to answer questions. The technical expertise in the office is vast and the willingness to develop and teach staff and seniors is clearly evident. The career advisor program works great. If you have an area of tax that you would like to focus on, management does their best to get you exposure and opportunities. The culture of the office is great and management is whole heartedly embracing the new core values, not just giving lip service. The office is growing and there is limitless opportunity. It is the best CPA firm to work for in West Michigan. Learning and growth focus with extremely intelligent and knowledgeable people to teach, broad client base, and a client service focus is making BDO the place to be. People who know, know BDO!

Cons

Naturally, the hours during busy season can be difficult. However, what is great is that management has recognized this and they are actually doing something about it. As the office has been growing like a weed, seating has been getting tight leading to creative solutions.

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Wow; thank you for sharing these fantastic comments. I suspect your optimism and energy is an important part of what is making BDO Grand Rapids a great place to work!

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