Terrible firm - Senior II BDO Employee Review

1.0
Jan 30, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Brand name, decent collegaues and client-base for exposure

Cons

Poor remuneration relative to the competitors, Pathetic increments, terrible benefits ($100 in dental and basically nothing else), terrible management, Terrible HR practice (Staff below the AM level are bonded for 20 months: 18 months + 2 month notice period) company tries to increase market share by offering low fees and this in turn affects staff remuneration

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5.0
Apr 16, 2026
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Pros

Learn good accounting concepts and people are nice.

Cons

Boring work unfortunately but it’s a job

3.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Not everyone will be your person, but the ones who are, you'll keep them for life. The intensity of the work forges real bonds. When you go through the grind together, those friendships/mentorship stick long after you've moved on. Same goes for upper management.

Cons

During busy season (approx Jan to April), 40 hours is a floor, not a ceiling, and that's pretty standard for firms of this type. On the consulting side, you're constantly juggling multiple clients with overlapping deadlines, so if time management isn't your strong suit, you'll feel it fast. Compensation is solidly middle-of-the-road; don't expect it to wow you.

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