Assurance Intern - Summer 2027 (NYC)
About The Position
As an Intern in BDO’s Assurance practice, you will apply your educational background and organizational skills while serving the firm’s clients. You will assist with problem-solving and fact-finding, working alongside experienced team members who provide direction, coaching, and learning opportunities. The internship offers hands-on exposure to BDO’s practices and people, and opportunities to build relationships that support career development. The role includes structured on-the-job training in accounting and auditing principles, exposure to BDO’s audit methodology and the stages of the audit process, and support for audit engagements. Interns also complete an accounting- or audit-related research project and present their findings to Assurance professionals.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Accounting.
- Actively pursue school credits toward becoming a CPA.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office, 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
- Pursuing a master's degree in Accounting.
- 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-specific 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-specific 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 findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership.
- Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
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Career Level
Intern
