Assurance Intern - Summer 2027 (Orange County)At — BDO USA

Job Summary:

BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs.  As an Intern in our Assurance practice, you will begin to utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you serve the firm's dynamic client base. You will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working side-by-side with more experienced team members who can provide you with direction, coaching and learning opportunities. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm’s practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career.

Job Duties:

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Participates in a structured on-the-job training program and become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Becomes familiar with BDO specific audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process
• Provides various support functions to the audit staff during engagement
• Communicates with the clients' customers, creditors, banks and related parties concerning audit issues 
• Prepares and documents work in working papers utilizing BDO specific tools and templates
• Contributes ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members’ views
• Completes one assigned accounting or audit related research project and able to present findings to a panel of Assurance professionals
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting, required 
• Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting, preferred

Experience:

• Leadership experience, preferred 

License/Certifications:

• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA 

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting 
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

Tasks:

Testing and documenting internal control systems in a variety of industries

Participating in the review of internal controls

Assisting in the preparation of reports and recommendations associated with work performed

Preparing work papers in accordance with BDO policy

Developing and maintaining relationships with engagement team and client personnel

Applying educational background to work performed

Other duties as required

Training:

First 2 weeks are reserved for training. Training will be given by local campus recruiter, and then will consist of several days of assurance-specific learning in groups, overseen by local audit professionals. Standard firm new hire trainings will be completed throughout internship.

Learning Outcome:

*Display a growth mindset by maintaining curiosity, motivation, and an interest in applying new knowledge in all aspects of work.
*Establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
*Adheres to firm quality and risk management standards.
*Conducts self-reviews of work, uses available digital tools, and avoids negligent errors.