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BDO audit intern Review

at BDO

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

Birmingham

Review Submitted: August 2022

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
The role involves working with clients and the audit team to complete audits. You are given the responsibility to contact clients regarding any outstanding queries, and then completing the relevant work on the audit. Throughout your time you are supported by other members of staff at the firm.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Throughout the internship, you are given lots of responsibility whilst working on the audits. You are responsible in contacting the client regarding any queries you may have, and are responsible for completing particular areas of the audit. However, despite having a lot of responsibility, you also have a lot of support from other colleagues which make the experience enjoyable.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed many new skills whilst working at BDO. Working as part of an audit team strengthens your team skill, as you are continuously in contact with clients and other employees whilst completing your work. As well as this, time management and organisational skills are strengthened as there are many tasks you need to complete in limited amounts of time, therefore you need to organise your time well.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Lots of support was received throughout the internship, and at no point did I feel like I couldn't reach out to another colleague to ask a question. Everybody is there to support you and will help you in the best way they can.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was great during my experience at BDO. The values of BDO were shown throughout my time at the company, and it's clear that the employees at BDO acknowledge these values and use them in their day to day work. Everybody at the company made me feel comfortable and welcomed, and I felt supported throughout my time here.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my placement at BDO a lot, as I feel as though I have gained a lot of experience throughout my six weeks here, which I may not have received at other firms. I was made to feel comfortable throughout my time here, and feel as though I fully understand what is included within an audit.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at BDO
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BDO
Be inquisitive and ask questions when applying, as people are here to help you and answer any questions you may have. Take a look at the values and see how they correlate with you and how you can incorporate them in your day to day work.
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