BDO USA Internship Program

BDO USA Internship Program

BDO is a global accounting and advisory firm and one of the most prestigious CPA firms in the U.S. Its internship program gives students hands-on experience while they work alongside all levels of leadership. Past interns say BDO has a people-first culture, and the pay was "pretty competitive." Regarding the internship's work, one intern said, "I was engaged on my assignments and felt like I was actually contributing."

Internship Program Stats

Interested students should apply on the firm's website. Interested students should apply on the firm's website.

Number Of Interns: 101 or more

Featured Rankings: Best Internships for Information Technology

Timing: Summer

Hours: Full-time

Min GPA: 3.00 - 3.49

About the Program

BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The firm offers multiple internship programs: core tax, specialized tax services, audit/assurance, advisory, BDO digital, and firm operations.

Core Tax Internship The Core Tax Services intern is responsible for utilizing their educational background as well as organizational skills to prepare returns and extensions under the supervision of more experienced Core...

About the Company

BDO is focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for its people, its clients, and its communities. BDO USA is a proud ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first.

Across the U.S., and in over 160 countries through its global organization, BDO professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients. BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms. BDO USA, P.C., a Virginia profess...

2026 Vault Rankings

#11

Best Internships for Information Technology

#23

Best Accounting Internships

#35

Best Internships for Employment Prospects

Intern Reviews

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"Work on assigned projects, including apportionment workpapers, other supporting workpapers related to returns, clearing review comments on returns, updating trial balances to reflect the correct amounts in the software, and completing education courses on a variety of tax topics when no billable work was assigned."

"My day-to-day during the internship was meeting with BDO professionals, learning about the different tasks they do, and attending trainings. We were given work for some cl...

Why Intern Here

At BDO, we believe in putting the right people in the right environment, positioning talented people in the places where they have the best chances to thrive. As an intern or associate, you'll get the chance to make a real impact the moment you arrive in the office. Our internships include a mentorship program where you're connected with experienced professionals who are invested in your development. You'll learn as you go with the full support of a team that cares about your progress and success. And if you are readying to take the CPA or other professional exams, we can even help you structure your schedule to balance work and study in a way that makes sense.

To explore our internship opportunities, visit our Internship Careers page.