Overall Rating
3.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
2/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
I prepare tax returns for US and UK clients and occasionally assist with tax adviosry.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I enjoy it to some extent but I am beginning to get bored as it is very repetitive.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
New skills:
Professional communication
Tax knowledge
Developed:
MS Skills
Excel
Professional communication
Tax knowledge
Developed:
MS Skills
Excel
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Somewhat organised. The study days are very organised and set in stone.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support. We receive support for studies and for work so they are very supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A lot of support. We get study days and manuals from our provider before the exams which is very helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Somewhat better. It taught me a lot of basics but I learn a lot on the job as well.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, I am a part of the Diversity and inclusion group and the BAME group as well. I got involved in the charity week as well.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to start at as many people are supportive and the company is quite understanding.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
Know the qualification you're going in for before you start
