About the role#
As an Assurance Intern, you will work alongside experienced team members to gain hands-on experience in our audit practice. This full-time summer 2028 position offers the chance to apply your accounting education to real-world client engagements while building professional relationships.
What you'll do#
- Participate in a structured training program to learn Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
- Apply BDO audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process.
- Provide support to audit staff during engagements.
- Communicate with clients, creditors, banks, and related parties regarding audit issues.
- Prepare and document work in working papers using firm-specific tools.
- Share ideas with your audit team and respond to the views of others.
- Complete an accounting or audit research project and present your findings to a panel of professionals.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting.
- Active pursuit of school credits required for CPA certification.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions.
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- A Masters degree in Accounting and previous leadership experience are preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- This is an on-site, full-time internship for Summer 2028.
- This is a paid position.
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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