Assurance Intern

Assurance Intern – Winter 2028 (Madison) | BDO USA The Tone: This is a temporary internship at BDO USA, located in Madison, WI. BDO is a company that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally, and they are seeking energetic self-starters who can think like entrepreneurs. This role matters because it offers interns a unique hands-on perspective on the firm’s practices and people, allowing them to gain experience, forge critical relationships, and contribute to client success by assisting in problem-solving and fact-finding. Interns will work alongside experienced team members, receiving direction, coaching, and learning opportunities. The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person Madison, WI
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Mission: Assist in problem solving and fact-finding, contributing to client growth and confidence through assurance services.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do

• Participate: Engage in a structured on-the-job training program to become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Support: Become familiar with BDO’s specific audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process.
• Assist: Provide various support functions to the audit staff during engagement activities.
• Communicate: Interact with clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and related parties concerning audit issues.
• Document: Prepare and organize work in working papers using BDO specific tools and templates.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, with an entry-level career focus.
• Experience: No prior professional experience required.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting; leadership experience; actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to follow instructions as directed; ability to work effectively in a team setting; positive attitude and willingness to learn.