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Assurance Intern – Assurance Practice
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Job Description
Assurance Intern – Winter 2027 (Baton Rouge) | BDO USA
The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at BDO USA, located in Baton Rouge, LA. BDO is a professional services firm that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally, helping them navigate complexity and grow with confidence. This role offers an energetic self-starter the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Assurance practice, utilizing their accounting background and organizational skills to contribute to client service. Interns will work alongside experienced team members, learning firm practices and forging relationships crucial for a successful career.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Baton Rouge, LA
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Team: Assurance practice, working closely with more experienced team members
• Mission: To support the firm’s Assurance practice by assisting with problem-solving, fact-finding, and learning BDO’s audit methodology to contribute to client engagements.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
What You’ll Actually Do
• Training & Learning: Become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and BDO-specific audit methodology.
• Engagement Support: Provide various support functions to the audit staff during client engagements.
• Client Communication: Communicate with 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 & Presentation: 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 Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting. This is an entry-level internship position.
• Experience: No specific years required. Leadership experience is preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting; actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team setting; positive attitude and willingness to learn.
