Audit Intern Review

by BDO

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my 6 weeks at BDO's audit department. I was given responsibility similar to a graduate trainee and was given a chance to intereact with clients very early on.

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

    • I felt trusted by my colleagues to carry out important work.

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

    • My manager was quick to find work for me and always made sure I had a variety of clients to work with.

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

    • Some days were busier than others but majority of the time I had work to do.

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

    • I felt like a very valued member of the team and trusted to do work similar to that of an audit trainee. Being out at a clients as part of a small team, I needed to learn various concepts and tests very quickly.

    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 have a much better understanding of auditing and the experience has made me certain I want to pursue the ACA. The skills I picked up during the internship will prove to be invaluable in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was friendly. A bit of banter going on.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Felt it was very well structured. Arranged to be at clients from day 1. Training week and last few days in London were very well organised as well.

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

    • Gave me a great understanding of audit which came at the cost of managers and trainees time.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Waiting to hear back whether I have a grad job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great nights out in London and Birmingham during training week and sending off party.

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

    • Great prices in Manchester, cost of accommodation is reasonable also.

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

    • Great night life in Manchester

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

    • National football tournament and North West golf competition took place while I was there. Drinks take place first Friday each month which is subsidized by the firm.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North West

August 2013

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