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BDO

Auditor Review

at BDO

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Southampton

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

3.7 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I will be part of the audit team supporting the audit senior in the execution of the audit.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy working at BDO and think that they are a very good employer.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes - I have developed my teamwork skills and my audit technical abilities.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Very well - I have regular organised trainings and my exams are spaced out well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
A lot - I get 1/5 days off for learning (although in chunks).
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We have been taught 3 out of the 12 exams I have studied for - but their learning material is very good as is their learning resources.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think that it is very applicable for my job and really helps in my day-to-day roll.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes, there are after work drinks, sports and other events throughout the year.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good employer and they support me well.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
If you are competent and are sociable it should not be too hard. Would definitely recommend them,
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