Assurance Intern - Summer 2028 (Fort Lauderdale)

BDO USA • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

As an Intern in BDO’s Assurance practice, you will apply your educational background and organizational skills while supporting the firm’s client base. You will assist with problem-solving and fact-finding alongside experienced team members who provide direction, coaching, and learning opportunities. The internship offers hands-on exposure to the firm’s practices and people and opportunities to build professional relationships.

The role includes structured on-the-job training in accounting and auditing principles and BDO’s audit methodology. Interns support audit engagements, prepare and document workpapers using BDO tools and templates, and complete an accounting- or audit-related research project to present to Assurance professionals.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Accounting.
• Actively pursue school credits to become a CPA.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to follow instructions as directed.
• Be able to work effectively in a team setting.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Be pursuing a master’s degree in Accounting.
• Have leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured on-the-job training program and become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Become familiar with BDO’s audit methodology and assist with various stages of the audit process.
• Provide support functions to audit staff during engagements.
• Communicate with clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and related parties concerning audit issues.
• Prepare and document work in working papers using BDO tools and templates.
• Contribute ideas and opinions to audit teams and listen and respond to other team members’ views.
• Complete an assigned accounting- or audit-related research project and present the findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern