Assurance Intern: Kickstart Your Audit Career

BDO USA, PC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, PC in Baton Rouge seeks an energetic intern for our Assurance practice. You will apply classroom knowledge and develop organizational skills while supporting the firm's client base under experienced guidance.

Typical duties include on-the-job training, assisting with audit procedures, preparing working papers, and communicating with clients. Enrolled in accounting—Bachelors or Masters—with CPA aspirations, you’ll gain practical exposure to audit methodologies and BDO tools.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting.
• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting is preferred.
• Actively pursuing CPA licensure or school credits toward CPA.

Responsibilities

• Participates in structured on-the-job training and learns GAAP and GAAS.
• Assists with audit processes and uses BDO methodologies.
• Provides support to audit staff during engagements.
• Communicates with clients and related parties regarding audit issues.
• Prepares and documents work in working papers using BDO templates.
• Contributes ideas and responds to team members’ views.
• Completes an assigned accounting or audit research project and presents findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

MS Office

Education

Accounting – bachelor’s or master’s program

Accounting master’s degree in progress

Tools

BDO tools & templates

Job description

BDO USA, PC in Baton Rouge seeks an energetic intern for our Assurance practice. You will apply classroom knowledge and develop organizational skills while supporting the firm's client base under experienced guidance.

Typical duties include on-the-job training, assisting with audit procedures, preparing working papers, and communicating with clients. Enrolled in accounting—Bachelors or Masters—with CPA aspirations, you’ll gain practical exposure to audit methodologies and BDO tools.