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Assurance Intern – Winter 2028 | BDO USA
The Tone:
This is an internship at BDO USA, located in Madison, WI. BDO is a 11,077-person organization that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. The company aims to be the people clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. As an Intern in the Assurance practice, you will utilize your educational background and organizational skills to serve the firm’s diverse client base. This opportunity offers a hands-on perspective on the firm’s practices and people, allowing you to build critical relationships for a successful career.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Madison, WI
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Team: Part of the Assurance practice, working with experienced team members
• Mission: Assist in problem solving and fact-finding, while gaining hands-on experience in the firm’s practices and building professional relationships.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
What You’ll Actually Do
• Learn Audit Standards: Participate in structured on-the-job training to become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Support Audit Processes: Become familiar with BDO specific audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and related parties concerning audit issues.
• Documentation & Research: Prepare and document work in working papers utilizing BDO specific tools and templates, and complete an assigned accounting or audit related research project to present findings.
• Team Collaboration: Contribute ideas and opinions to audit teams, listening and responding to other team members’ views.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, at an Entry-Level career stage.
• Experience: Leadership experience is preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to follow instructions as directed, and ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Bonus: Pursuing a master’s degree in Accounting, actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, and possessing a positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
