About the role#
As an Assurance Intern, you will apply your accounting education to real client engagements. You will work alongside experienced team members to solve problems and gather facts. This role provides a hands-on perspective of our audit practices and helps you build professional relationships early in your career.
What you'll do#
- Participate in structured on-the-job training to learn Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
- Gain familiarity with BDO audit methodology to assist during various stages of the audit process.
- Provide support functions to audit staff throughout engagements.
- Communicate with client contacts, including customers, creditors, and banks, regarding audit issues.
- Prepare and document work in working papers using firm-specific tools and templates.
- Contribute ideas to audit teams and complete an assigned research project for presentation to a panel of professionals.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting is required.
- Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Active pursuit of school credits to become a CPA.
- Leadership experience is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team setting.
Location & details#
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About BDO USA
BDO USA provides audit, tax, and advisory services to middle market businesses and global organizations. The firm operates as a partnership and functions as the U.S. member of the BDO International network. Headquartered in Chicago, the company maintains a large national presence with over 11,000 employees. It focuses on helping clients manage financial, regulatory, and operational challenges.
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