Audit Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Even though accountancy has a boring stereotype, each day was varied and throughly enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was really friendly and helpful. There are a lot of graduates in the firm so it was very sociable and there was a very relaxed atmosphere in the office.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My programme was well structured and I had continual appraisals and feedback. I was given a 'buddy' and 'counselling manager' who made sure that I was okay and had things to do.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There is always something to do, even if it isn't the most exciting of jobs. Generally the work is very enjoyable and the people around you make it a very social atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was able to complete sections of accounts on my own, talk to clients and conduct stocktakes. It was great to be given a lot of responsibility straight away.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I knew nothing about accounting before this placement and I now know enough to conduct a fairly substantial part of an audit and preparation of accounts.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone is very sociable, there are always cakes and sweets from peoples holidays and birthdays. There are social drinks provided by the firm on the first Friday of each month and there is a big basket of fresh fruit in the office to help yourself.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • This was the first year that BDO had run the scheme. We were given a week's training in London with all the interns from across the country and provided with our own laptops. When I got to the placement I had a schedule planned for me and there was also another week in London. The firm pays for hotels and travel as well as a #20 a night meal allowance.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot, due to the fact we were in London for two weeks in total and all provided with laptops.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are so many areas to become involved in; audit, corporate finance, business restructuring and tax and also international locations to choose from. The fact that BDO is not a Big 4 firm means that you are more important to them and have more immediate opportunities.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes, we went to London for two weeks which was very sociable. Even though there were only 2 interns in Birmingham we quickly built up relationships with the graudates.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home so I only had to pay for my train travel. In London the firm pays for return travel, a nice hotel, meals and travel while you are down there. You are also paid 40p a mile if you have to drive to a client.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Birmingham city centre, what more can I say?!?

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a national BDO football tournament where all the staff from around the country went and stayed in Nottingham for the weekend. The firm provides drinks once a month and people are often popping out for lunch, dinner and drinks, particularly on a friday. Social e-mails are always sent to evryone in the office and everyone is always welcome.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting

International

September 2008

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