Rating

6.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Personal tax compliance and tax advisory on individual clients

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I have improved my communication skills, especially my professional writing skill for tax advisory. I have also improved my technical knowledge in law and tax.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Extra apprenticeship works are required along with the exams. It is hard for time management.

    6/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Programme itself was well organised. However, I have experienced with poor organisation as the deadline was often not an actual deadline.

    5/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot of support from the employer and very quick response to questions.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Not many supports from the training providers.

    4/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The Technical knowledge acquired helped with my daily job. The communication skills helped me with the professional writing.

    5/10

  • 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.)
  • There were some events available but I was not actively participated in.

    5/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Very supportive employer and help with personal development.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BDO?
  • Make sure you understand the core value of the firm.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Accounting

Southampton

April 2021


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