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Assurance Intern – Summer 2028 (Raleigh) | BDO USA
The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at BDO USA, located in Raleigh, NC. BDO USA is an ESOP company providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally. This role matters as interns assist experienced team members in problem-solving and fact-finding, contributing to serving the firm’s diverse client base. Interns gain hands-on experience and begin forging critical relationships that will support their career success within the firm.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Raleigh, NC
• Mission: To assist more experienced team members in serving clients by applying accounting principles and audit methodology to various stages of the audit process.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
What You’ll Actually Do
• Training: Participate in a structured on-the-job training program to become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Audit Support: Become familiar with BDO specific audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process and provide support functions to the audit staff during engagements.
• Communication: Communicate with the clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and related parties concerning audit issues.
• Documentation: Prepare and document work in working papers utilizing BDO specific tools and templates.
• Research: Complete one assigned accounting or audit-related research project and present findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting.
• Experience: No specific years required.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team setting; ability to follow instructions as directed.
• Bonus: Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting; leadership experience; actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA; positive attitude and willingness to learn.
