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      Great place to learn the ropes - Core Tax Services Intern BDO Employee Review

      5.0
      Feb 21, 2011
      Core tax services intern
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      Pros

      I received heavy exposure in the preparation of all tax returns (1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120s). The tax group I worked in was decently sized, and I interfaced with all levels of the higher ups, from Tax Seniors to the lead partner of International Tax. The experience I received is highly transferrable, as I used a software system which is commonly used in all other accounting firms.

      Cons

      I worked during busy season, and was at the same time a full-time student. I am aware of how rigorous the busy season could be, but some Senior Managers expected me to miss my once a week night class to stay late. The turnover at BDO is high, but it seems like that’s similar to all other public accounting firms.

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      5.0
      Jun 2, 2026
      Intern
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      Pros

      Strong team culture and they offered great flexibility throughout the internship.

      Cons

      High workload during busy season (although that is expected)

      2.0
      Jun 5, 2026
      Specialist
      Recommend
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      Pros

      There actually are great people, but you play manager roulette.

      Cons

      BDO is notorious for promoting people who just never leave. The middle of the road, not great, not awful, people get promoted over and over again. There have been changes every 3 seconds since the ESOP. Terrible communication around change (non-existent). My manager's favorite term was "We are building the plane as we fly it". After 4 years, I was hoping to have more plane built. It was never built.

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