Assurance Intern: Hands-On Audit Training & CPA Prep

BDO USA, PC; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

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 education and organizational skills as you serve our firm’s client base.

You will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working with more experienced team members who provide direction and learning opportunities. This internship offers hands-on experience with audit processes and the chance to build valuable relationships that will help

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, required.
• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting, preferred.
• Leadership experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a structured on-the-job training program and becomes familiar with GAAP and GAAS.
• Becomes familiar with BDO audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process.
• Provides support functions to the audit staff during engagements.
• Communicates with clients' customers, creditors, banks and related parties concerning audit issues.
• Prepares and documents work in working papers using BDO tools and templates.
• Contributes ideas to audit teams and responds to team members’ views.
• Completes an assigned audit research project and presents findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor/Master in Accounting

Pursuing Masters preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 education and organizational skills as you serve our firm’s client base.

You will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working with more experienced team members who provide direction and learning opportunities. This internship offers hands-on experience with audit processes and the chance to build valuable relationships that will help