Assurance Intern - Summer 2027 (Stamford) at BDO USA in Stamford, CT

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 while assisting the firm's dynamic client base. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting, required - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required - Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA Preferred Qualifications: - Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting, preferred - Leadership experience, preferred - 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 Required Skills: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Audit methodology, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, CPA certification pursuit Internship Start Date: Start in 2027 Summer Benefits: BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team., BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)., A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being., The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits• offerings., The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions., We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement., BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!, Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.