BDO reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(10,321 total reviews)

Pat Kramer and Peter van Laer

73% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

BDO has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 10,321 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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10K reviews
1.0
Sep 25, 2025

Unforgettable Experience with Lasting Impact on Mental Health

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Highly recommended to work at BDO Digital Advisory in Singapore (department with highest turnover rate) if you are a fan of being on the receiving end of frequent scolding through no fault of your own. Bonus points if you enjoy having your work dismissed repeatedly as the brief changes more often than the weather — all under lovingly impossible deadlines that are, of course, "urgent" by default. Take this as an opportunity to test the limits of your resilience. Meanwhile, if you're allergic to critical thinking and prefer to bask in the warm glow of perpetual ego-stroking with strong alignment to groupthink, BDO Singapore Admin/MARCOM departments are a dream come true. Here, personal ego reigns supreme, and the echo chamber is sacred. Best part? Gross overcompensation for expertise in gossiping. However, you cannot say anything remotely intelligent to threaten their egos - otherwise you will be shut down during meetings and swiftly become the subject of their gossip. Ideal qualifications? A1 in Gossip & Office Politics.

Cons

It can be challenging for individuals who prioritise substance and strategic thinking to thrive - especially when the culture seems to be driven more by personal ego than genuine collaboration. Visionaries and independent thinkers will not appreciate a culture which thrives on insecurity, power-tripping, and preserving fragile egos at all costs. However, it is a great place - if intellectual capacity is not your strong suit. A truly unforgettable experience with a lasting impact on mental health.

1.0
May 12, 2024
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Pros

Pay ok, famous in Malaysia (self declare big 4 for listed co)

Cons

1. Poor resource management (just want to remain the name of self declare big 4 of listed co and accepting everything from client) 2. Messy promotion system (first year junior got promotion not because of the capability but duration of joining (taking in big 4 internship experience even though poor performance) 3. Poor quality of work (ridiculous timelines agreed with client by management / so firm figure with work not being properly reviewed 4. Not employees benefit at all 5. No free time for staff to take leave but cannot b/f (so the days of leaves given is just a figure for fun) 6. Back to back big engagement chartered and chartered out all key staffs when the job is not even 75% completed (expected junior to clear / ask senior not to sleep) 7. Some ppl get good/easy jobs for whole years / some peak 24/7 . Pls rationale the job arrangement. 8. Drag forever for claim. 9. Some managers are good but too busy to help out on ur engagement

1.0
Apr 4, 2024
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Pros

Looks good on resume, as one of the top public accounting firms in the world. Good resources and availability of some highly experienced professionals.

Cons

Pay is below market. Company is comprised of multiple purchased regional/local practices. This results in inconsistencies and a lower level of clients than most other large public accounting firms. The benefits are not at the level of Big4 and expenses are highly micromanaged. Budgets on engagements are tight, while billable expectations are high. The use of outsourcing is a huge factor in the economics of the company, which creates significant frustration for employees. The "people first" mission statement is as fake as they come, and culture is patchy and highly dependent on the office/ region/local leadership. Employee satisfaction reflects it and it shows, starting with some of the leadership, all the way down to lower level managers and seniors.

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