Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working in teams, initially the role is completing testing on audits. This includes sample ticking, inventory stock takes and talking to the entity. This is alongside studying.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I have learnt many new skills such as networking, applying professional scepticism to information provided, how to present information in an understandable manner, accounting / audit and tax treatments.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the programme and the team makes the experience better.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Overall it is well structured. There were some last minute changes due to a change in the ICAEW syllabus which meant that we are now being pushed through exams rapidly which is a bit stressful. However, it has been well communicated and there is support from the team.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Provided with study leave in the lead up to exams.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • A lot, there are taught sessions, online forums, revision periods.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It helps me understand what I am looking at and thinking about how things can be tested or why things are treated in a certain way from an accounting perspective.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes there are social groups you can join and socials.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I think the company is a good one to work for. Currently I have felt supported .

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?

    • Be yourself, the team is friendly.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Audit

Guildford, Surrey

April 2025

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