BDO reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(10,362 total reviews)

Pat Kramer and Peter van Laer

74% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

BDO has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 10,362 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BDO employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

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4.0
Oct 12, 2025

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Recommend
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Pros

Young team with enthusiastic colleagues

Cons

The salary is not amazing

3.0
Oct 11, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to different domains: You are exposed to a variety of industries early in your career. Training structure: The firm provides clear procedures and guidance, after that brief period it's all up to you. Smart colleagues: You work alongside talented professionals who are knowledgeable. Resume value: BDO’s name carries weight in the accounting and finance world, opening doors for future roles.

Cons

Monotonous and exhausting workload: The job can feel relentlessly repetitive, with long hours spent on highly detailed, procedural tasks that drain motivation. Work-life imbalance: Busy seasons often demand personal sacrifices that make it hard to maintain energy or enthusiasm. Corporate rigidity: The culture can feel oppressive and depressing Emotional toll: The combination of stress, constant deadlines, and repetitive tasks leads you to wonder whether life in public accounting is truly fulfilling.

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