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Assurance Intern – Assurance Practice
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Assurance Intern – Summer 2027 (Richmond) | BDO USA
The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at BDO USA, located in Richmond, VA. BDO is a professional services firm that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally. This role offers energetic self-starters the opportunity to gain unique hands-on experience, apply their academic knowledge, and build critical relationships within the Assurance practice. You will contribute to client service and firm success by assisting experienced team members with problem-solving and fact-finding.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Richmond, VA
• Pay: $34–$38 hourly
• Mission: Assist in problem-solving and fact-finding within the Assurance practice to support the firm’s dynamic client base.
• 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 (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Audit Process Support: Apply BDO’s specific audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process.
• Engagement Support: Provide various support functions to the audit staff during engagement activities.
• 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.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, pursuing an entry-level career in assurance.
• Experience: No specific professional experience is required; this role is for students actively pursuing an accounting degree.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team setting.
• Bonus: Pursuing a master’s degree in Accounting; demonstrated leadership experience; actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA; possessing a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
