Pros
-good learning environment -supportive team, great colleagues and peers were nice to work with -some fun and social activities from time to time -interesting work for the right partner
Cons
-strategic vision all over the place -BDO is not innovative and are very slow to adopt new technology, BDO feels like a dinosaur -compensation is poor -hours can be very long with no regard for the personal lives/work and life balance of staff (not what young people want anymore) and with no thanks, appreciation or recognition for hard work -BDO benefits don't compare with similar sized companies -morale and engagement very low in some offices (many staff describe it as toxic) and BDO does little to improve the situation -newly qualified accountants cut and run as soon as they're able, BDO can't retain staff, high turnover