2. BDO.
Because relationships matter.
There are many world-class accounting
firms. Far fewer that offer a culture so rich
in professional opportunity, personal
fulfillment, and long-term growth.
At BDO, we understand that exceptional
service to our clients begins — and ends —
with exceptional regard for our people.
Because at its core, our business is not about
numbers or spreadsheets, dollars or pence,
but about people working with, for, and in
service of others. In short, because
relationships matter.
3. “I was even invited to sit in on the audit committee meeting”
Career Opportunities at BDO.
At BDO, you are not just another number
or face to us.
You can stand out and make a distinct impact.
Smaller client service teams and staff-to-partner
ratios create a supportive environment in which you
are acknowledged for the work you do by peers,
partners and clients. With over 100 locations across
the country in both large cities and rural centres,
we are committed to helping students reach their
professional career goals from coast to coast.
Our firm encompasses the many diverse backgrounds,
cultures and people that make up our country. We
pride ourselves on sustaining an environment that
embraces innovative thinking and fosters meaningful
relationships. From the start of your BDO career, we
encourage you to get to know your colleagues down
the hall, in offices across the country, and from BDO
Member Firms around the world.
4. “I figured it’d be a couple of years before
I got this kind of responsibility.”
Career Opportunities at BDO.
At BDO, you will find yourself doing work
that you love, that engages you and is
even fun.
The skills that you developed in university will not
go to waste, as you develop them in a variety of ways.
With a national team of more than 3,000 partners
and professionals in offices from Vancouver to St. John’s,
we are proud to offer new recruits the ability to work
where you live — making a seamless transition from
classroom to boardroom.
In your first year at BDO, you will gain unparalleled
knowledge working on an entire file from start to finish.
This unique experience will provide you with outstanding
preparation for your professional exams, as well as
exposure to a range of service lines. Our leaders offer
day-to-day technical guidance and ongoing feedback
so you receive an accurate assessment of your progress.
5. BDO is in a unique position as a Canadian
accounting firm.
As one of the leading accounting and advisory firms in
the country, we have the size and the staff to take on the
needs of our clients, no matter how small or wide-ranging
they may be. Along with what we can offer our clients,
we are also pleased at what we can offer our staff.
The benefits to our new hires are much the same to
them as they are to clients. We possess the size and
the resources of the Big Four firms, while providing the
personalized attention and guidance offered by smaller,
boutique practices.
“Yes, but it doesn’t feel like a big company.”
Career Opportunities at BDO.
6. “Audit first, Tax next. Then I’ll choose.”
Career Opportunities at BDO.
We recognize your personal career
objectives and are committed to providing
you with a wide range of opportunities.
Starting out as a junior staff accountant in our
assurance practice, you can build a solid foundation
of technical knowledge and develop the leadership
and relationship skills you need to advance your
professional accounting career.
As part of our national coaching program,
our experienced team members and partners are
committed to providing invaluable mentorships and
exposure to diverse work with clients in a wide range
of industries. You will be empowered to choose the
path that fits you as you become equipped with
essential industry experience.
