London Audit Group intern Review
at BDO
Internship (1 Month+)
Accounting
Baker street
Review Submitted: August 2022
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I got the same type of work that would be assigned to a trainee. Before starting a client, I would have to inform them of my involvement with the engagement, and request access to the audit file.
During client work, They would give me work to do, and answer any questions I had (from a specific section in the workbook, to getting a walkthrough on how to do the paper).
During client work, They would give me work to do, and answer any questions I had (from a specific section in the workbook, to getting a walkthrough on how to do the paper).
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes. all the audit work I done contributed towards the audit. I looked at actual client data, and filled out workbooks in the actual audit file, took part in meetings with the client and even went to client site to do work. I was treated as an employee by both the business, and the employees.
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 learned how to truly be reliable. You learn faster by being open about what you are good at and what you are bad at. BDO has a culture which puts you (as an individual) first, and that is echoed by the employees. They will be happy to help you if you are struggling, and even happier to see you succeed!
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
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?
I received a full week of introductions and training, this gave me an idea of what to expect. During client work, I received as much as I asked for. Whenever I had a problem, I had to ask. This is because in an engagement, everyone has work to do, so you wont have someone shadowing you 24/7, so if you need help, ask and they will be happy to help.
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?
They embody their core values. The office is really relaxed, and you can pretty much have a casual conversation with anyone (from trainees to partners). BDO has a work hard, play hard mentality where everybody does their best at work, but also has regular socials every week (which is usually at a bar). During my time there, I never really felt like an intern, I felt like I was apart of the company!
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?
There was nothing I didn't enjoy really. The client work was interesting, the office (Baker street) is amazing, the work culture is amazing! The only thing I would say is that if you do take part in the internship, you have to be prepared to learn. It isn't easy, but if you go in prepared to learn and be yourself, then you will enjoy your time at the company!
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
BDO has a work hard, play hard mentality. The work life balance is amazing, however, you have to be prepared to learn, to ask questions, to engage with the internship, to talk to other interns and employees, to be yourself, else you wont enjoy your time there. If you go in prepared to learn and work hard, you will be more than compensated for your efforts!
