Assurance Intern – Assurance Practice

Job Description

Assurance Intern – Winter 2028 (Austin) | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at BDO USA, located in Austin. BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. As an intern, you will join a team focused on helping clients navigate complexity and achieve their financial goals. This role offers meaningful work, providing a unique hands-on perspective on the firm’s practices and people, and the opportunity to build critical relationships that will foster your career success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Austin, TX
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Team: Part of an Assurance audit team, collaborating with experienced professionals.
• Mission: Assist in problem solving and fact-finding for dynamic clients, gaining hands-on experience in audit practices.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learn Audit Principles: Learn and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) through a structured on-the-job training program.
• Support Audit Engagements: Provide various support functions to audit staff and assist with different stages of the audit process, applying BDO’s specific audit methodology.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and related parties regarding specific audit issues.
• Document Work: Prepare and document work in working papers utilizing BDO-specific tools and templates.
• Research & Present: Complete an assigned accounting or audit-related research project and present findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum qualification: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting. Career level: Entry-Level. Domain knowledge: Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience: No prior professional experience required.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), strong written and verbal communication, ability to follow instructions, and effective teamwork.
• Bonus: Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting, actively pursuing school credits toward CPA eligibility, and demonstrated leadership experience.