BDO USA, P.C.
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BDO USA, P.C. is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients. BDO is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where an individual feels like there are no limits to what they can achieve by being their authentic self.
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BDO USA is ideally looking for hardworking, motivated, smart, ambitious, personable, confident, adaptable candidates who are eager to learn. For students, BDO runs a valuable and rewarding internship program. Interns get hands-on experience, access to senior professionals, and an accurate look at what a full-time position with the firm looks like. For its full-time professionals, BDO offers extensive career development opportunities, including excellent formal mentoring (every professional has the opportunity to have a ‘buddy’ and ‘career advisor’) and solid technical and soft skills training. Promotion policies also get good reviews, and insiders say people are empowered to ask questions.
Although the busy tax season typically requires long hours (55 to 60 per w...
About the Company
BDO USA, P.C. is the U.S. member firm of BDO International Ltd., one of the world’s largest accounting and advisory organizations serving the middle market, with more than 119,600 people working out of more than 1,800 offices across 166 countries and territories. BDO USA is the sixth-largest accounting firm in the U.S., measured by annual revenues. It has more than 70 offices and 12,000 employees. In 2024, BDO USA booked revenues of $2.89 billion. The previous year, BDO USA became an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) company, the largest of its kind in the accounting industry. BDO’s ESOP provides participating professionals with a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership.
BDO USA, with roots dating back to 1910, provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held c...
Employee Reviews
- “The best part is the use of flex time, which helps a lot when you have something going on and then can work extra on a day and use that time later on in the week. The worst part is busy season, as work/life balance becomes harder during that time because you’re just a lot busier. However, that’s just part of the job.”
- “During regular non-busy season hours, I feel the firm has excellent flexibility. However, busy season lasts approximately 14 to 15 weeks of the year where we are requir...
- “The best part is the use of flex time, which helps a lot when you have something going on and then can work extra on a day and use that time later on in the week. The worst part is busy season, as work/life balance becomes harder during that time because you’re just a lot busier. However, that’s just part of the job.”
- “During regular non-busy season hours, I feel the firm has excellent flexibility. However, busy season lasts approximately 14 to 15 weeks of the year where we are required to work a minimum of 55 to 60 billable hours. This is an extremely challenging time to find work/life balance and has a negative impact on the quality of life. Additionally, there has been an industry shortage of CPAs/qualified individuals to work at the firm and in public accounting in general. This impacts the workload. However, the firm makes significant efforts to try and make up for the intense demand of busy season. They do this through happy hours, other firm events, and allowing ample flexibility. Additionally, management (all the way up to principal level) have continuously encouraged us to speak out if we’re feeling burnt out/need help. There has always been an open-door policy at our office that I appreciate when the challenges of this industry feel overwhelming.”
- “With any job in the accounting industry, there are busier seasons. The first few months of the year we are required to work 55 hours a week, which can be difficult to manage. With preparation and taking time for exercise and meal prepping, it is possible. My office also tries its best to help by providing lunches twice a week. They also throw an after-busy season party, which is always great. The summer and non-busy season times are very flexible and allow for longer vacations. Overall, they try to help you out at the firm with the busier times and have a great culture in general.”
- “The firm does its best to make the office a pleasant place to work in and encourages camaraderie with community lunches, open-door policies (managers and up), and occasional social events. The office itself is beautifully laid out with open plan desks near large windows so the floor feels spacious and light-filled. Busy season is always the hardest time, but management does its best to ensure work is equitably distributed and staff are taking care of themselves. Directors and principals are in the trenches with us, just at a higher level.”
Why Work Here
BDO’s core purpose is our core promise: “Helping people thrive, every day.” This mindset powers our growth by supporting the development of our people, the success of our clients and the betterment of our communities.
BDO creates an environment that nurtures and develops its talent, offering meaningful experiences where you can thrive personally and professionally. Throughout your career with BDO, you can expect access to comprehensive training, dedicated mentorship and coaching, exposure to a diverse range of industries, opportunities to explore various career paths, global connectivity, and the ability to develop essential leadership skills.
Getting Hired Here
- “The firm's interview and callback process is competitive. There are several campus recruiting efforts and hiring through referrals. The ideal candidate at BDO has ample business acumen, a strong work ethic, confidence, and emotional intelligence. The ideal candidate obviously must have general accounting knowledge and a strong educational background, but the firm believes technical knowledge can be taught and is more concerned with finding individuals who are eager to learn.”
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- “The firm's interview and callback process is competitive. There are several campus recruiting efforts and hiring through referrals. The ideal candidate at BDO has ample business acumen, a strong work ethic, confidence, and emotional intelligence. The ideal candidate obviously must have general accounting knowledge and a strong educational background, but the firm believes technical knowledge can be taught and is more concerned with finding individuals who are eager to learn.”
- “My interview process was through on-campus recruiting, where I first met with local firm members, and then went through a formal interview process after submitting a resume and working with BDO recruiters. The process is competitive but not overly intensive. BDO is searching for highly motivated individuals who are able to learn quickly and think through client needs and problems.”
- “Some positions may involve panel interviews with multiple BDO team members, providing a comprehensive evaluation from different perspectives. Successful candidates receive a callback with feedback and, if selected, an offer of employment. The firm typically communicates promptly and transparently throughout the process. BDO values candidates who are adaptable and open to innovation, capable of navigating a rapidly changing business environment. Collaboration is key at BDO, so the ideal candidate should be a team player who can work effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team dynamic. A willingness to engage in continuous learning and professional development is important for growth within the firm.”
- “We’re looking for smart, ambitious, personable individuals who are highly qualified, particularly as it relates to auditing and data analytics positions. We’re looking for individuals eager to learn and willing to put the work in to be the best. We’re looking for individuals not just looking to come and earn a paycheck but also to have a career. We’re looking to have folks join our firm who want to belong to a work family—one that cares about them and invests in them, as they are expected to do the same."
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