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Assurance Intern - Winter 2027 (Detroit) at BDO USA in Detroit, MI
InternshipHybridFull-timeDetroit, MI$67k–$94k/yr
Skills
accountingaudit methodologymicrosoft office suiteleadership experiencewillingness to learn
Job Description
Summary: BDO USA is a dynamic accounting and advisory firm seeking an Assurance Intern for Winter 2027. The intern will assist in various stages of the audit process, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to problem-solving and fact-finding alongside experienced team members.
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: Accounting, Audit methodology, Microsoft Office Suite
Important Skills: Leadership experience
Nice-to-Have Skills: Willingness to learn
Internship Start Date: Start in 2027 Winter
Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement