Auditing & Assurance Intern — Hands-On CPA Prep

BDO USA, PC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, PC is seeking an Assurance Intern to apply classroom knowledge in a hands-on client-facing environment. You will work alongside experienced team members, gaining coaching and opportunities to learn the firm's audit practices and methodologies.

You will support audit staff, develop familiarity with GAAP/GAAS, and contribute to work papers using BDO templates while pursuing CPA credentials and building essential professional relationships for future success.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting.
• Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting, preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Actively pursuing CPA credits.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Participates in a structured on-the-job training program and become familiar with GAAP and GAAS.
• Becomes familiar with BDO audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process.
• Provides various support functions to the audit staff during engagement.
• Communicates with clients' customers, creditors, banks and related parties concerning audit issues.
• Prepares and documents work in working papers utilizing BDO templates.
• Contributes ideas to the audit teams and listens to other team members’ views.
• Completes one assigned accounting or audit-related research project and presents findings.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Accounting degree enrollment (Bachelor's/Master's)

Masters degree in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BDO USA, PC is seeking an Assurance Intern to apply classroom knowledge in a hands-on client-facing environment. You will work alongside experienced team members, gaining coaching and opportunities to learn the firm's audit practices and methodologies.

You will support audit staff, develop familiarity with GAAP/GAAS, and contribute to work papers using BDO templates while pursuing CPA credentials and building essential professional relationships for future success.