Assurance Intern - Summer 2024 (Los Angeles)

BDO USA, LLPLos Angeles, CA
Paid Internship

9 days ago

Description

Job Title

Intern - Assurance Practice

Job Location

Various locations in the United States

Job Overview

At BDO, we are seeking energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. As an Intern in our Assurance practice, you will have the opportunity to utilize your educational background and organizational skills to serve our dynamic client base. Working alongside experienced team members, you will assist in problem-solving, fact-finding, and gain hands-on experience and valuable relationships.

Compensation

Salaries for interns are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location.

  • California Range: $31.00/hr - $39.00/hr
  • Colorado Range: $22.00/hr - $30.00/hr
  • New York City/Valhalla Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
  • Washington Range: $31.00/hr - $36.00/hr

Responsibilities

  • Participate in a structured on-the-job training program and become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
  • Assist with various stages of the audit process using BDO specific audit methodology
  • Provide support functions to the audit staff during engagements
  • Communicate with clients' customers, creditors, banks, and related parties regarding audit issues
  • Prepare and document work utilizing BDO specific tools and templates
  • Contribute ideas and opinions to the audit teams and actively listen and respond to other team members' views
  • Complete an assigned accounting or audit related research project and present findings to a panel of Assurance professionals
  • Perform other duties as required

Requirements

Education:

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting, required
  • Pursuing a Master's degree in Accounting, preferred

Experience:

  • Leadership experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

  • Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA

Software:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • 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

We're excited for you to apply!

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Career Paths

People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs

Top majors

That get hired for this type of internship

  • Accounting66%

  • Business Administration Management And Operations11%

  • Economics4%

  • Business Commerce3%

  • Management Science2%

  • 169 other majors11%

People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies

  • KPMG
  • Deloitte
  • PwC
  • Ernst & Young
  • Grant Thornton
Typical benefits offered for paid internships

(National average offered by employers)

59.4%

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Relocation Assistance

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65.1%

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Housing Assistance

(avg. $2,892)

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43.8%

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Travel Stipend

(avg. $978)

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4.7%

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Tuition Reimbursement

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17.5%

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Medical Insurance

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25.7%

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401(k) Company Match

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49.7%

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Paid Holidays

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Average internship hourly pay

For West region

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Typical pay range:

$20.14 - $25.90

Estimated Monthly Living Expenses

For Los Angeles, CA | $5,264/mo

  • Housing/Rent$3,180

  • Miscellaneous$950

  • Food$486

  • Transportation$339

  • Utilities$309

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