BDO USA, P.C.

Tax Intern

January - April 2017 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

Everyone was very easy going and collaborative. The team environment was wonderful and I learned a lot. I was using some of the top accounting software in the industry.

What I wish was different

I truly loved the experience.

Advice

If you don't understand, ask questions, but keep personal notes on how to prepare the different types of returns for reference. This helps keep you from asking the same question twice.

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Transfer Pricing Intern

June - August 2019 • McLean, VA

What I liked

The work was valuable with insight into a large number of industries, and the experience developed writing as well as technical skillsets. The team and wider company culture were friendly and fantastic to work with.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Audit Intern

June - August 2019 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

Pay

What I wish was different

Amount of Work and Office Culture

Advice

Make sure you take note of cultures because they can differ from office to office.

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Assurance Intern

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I learned so much about the day-to-day tasks of an auditor. Through this internship, I solidified my choice of focusing on audit in my accounting career.

What I wish was different

Nothing. It was an amazing experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions. Be open to learning new things. Keep a positive attitude.

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Actuarial Intern

February 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Excellent support from the Actuarial Audit team. Always available for any questions and very much supportive of my professional development as well as training.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Tax Intern

June - August 2018 • McLean, VA

What I liked

The people

What I wish was different

Responsibilities were put on interns but they didn't want to overwhelm us--I felt i could have taken on more!

Advice

A lot of fun with the work environment. Enjoy the experiences and utilize the networks of people you meet.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Fantastic culture, pay, and location. I learned SO much!!

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Be as hard working and eager to contribute as possible - go to all the networking events offered to you and make the most of your experience.

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Assurance Intern

January - March 2017 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

During my internship at BDO I was able to connect with people, not only on a professional level, but also on a personal level. The people at BDO were willing to take the time to get to know me, while keeping a good work environment. In regards to the work, I chose audit - which has its challenges. However, I was able to successfully complete my internship, leading into a full time offer with the firm.

What I wish was different

The one thing I wish was different would be the duration of the internship. I wish the internship would have lasted longer because I thoroughly enjoyed the work I was doing, alongside the people who worked there.

Advice

Be yourself, ask questions, and don't be afraid to stand out.

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Assurance Intern

July - August 2017 • Costa Mesa, CA

What I liked

I had the opportunity to work on clients in different industries and experience hands on audit field work. The office was smaller so there was a lot of interaction with employees and partners. I was never afraid to ask questions and there were many social events to immerse us in the culture of the firm.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was longer.

Advice

Never be afraid to ask questions if you get stuck or unsure how to do a task. Always look for more work as it shows your eagerness to learn.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

Experiencing the workplace and connecting with other companies when i was sent out on clients

What I wish was different

The offices were very quiet most of the day and there was not much interaction.

Advice

Try something new everyday and always ask questions because that is the only way you learn.

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Tax Intern

January - July 2018 • Anchorage, AK

What I liked

I got some good experience.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more variety in the work, and better training. I also wish I had received feedback of any kind on my work. I never knew how I was doing.

Advice

The stress is real.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Great environment to work in - the people were great, friendly, and helpful. I learned a lot about the work that is done.

What I wish was different

I wish I had met more interns.

Advice

Great company, great time! You'll learn a lot!

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Accounting Intern

June 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

We were given actually tasks as soon as we started

What I wish was different

It would have been great if there was a more stuctured training session

Advice

The work is definitely applicable to real job

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Audit Intern

January - August 2018 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

- I got to go to different clients to perform audit procedures - Training in Chicago for a week is useful and fun - I was given a large amount of responsibility - The work was not repetitive at all

What I wish was different

- I wish there was more feedback from management on what I should work on and what I was doing well

Advice

- Learn quickly! So many different tasks or procedures have to be done, you will rarely do the same thing twice

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Logistics and Inventory Intern

June - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I liked working at a large partnership that took care of their employees. Everyone was nice and wanted to make sure everyone had everything they needed to get the job done.

What I wish was different

I wish I was taught more technical skills, at times I felt like I was just doing meticulous things and wasn't learning beneficial skills.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask your boss to explain something more in-depth for you. It's best to understand what you're doing fully so you can do it to the best of your ability.

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