Audit Trainee Review

by BDO

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

The role is challenging, motivative and rewarding, which involves planning, execution and finalisation of audit assignment, assisting other teammates by obtaining audit evidence, actively engaging with client while gathering evidence and studying towards professional qualification.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I learnt quite a lot technical skills regarding audit, for instance, different testing methods.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really appreciate the trust and flexibility that BDO gives to me and feel proud to work for BDO.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme I'm attending is very much about balancing the study and work at the same time, in this case BDO offers lots of flexibilities to support.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

There is massive support available I would say to settle me in this organisation and study towards my professional qualification.

9/10

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

BPP is quite accountable and responsive for every queries we have. There is a dedicated mailbox available for all BDO trainees.

9/10

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

What I studies is very much linked to my daily tasks, so I have a good opportunity to practice what I learnt.

9/10

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.)

At the moment due to Covid-19, all these physical social activities have been postponed, but we do have some virtual social connections to help people feel less isolated.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend BDO to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

BDO is a really good employer who cares about employees' wellbeing a lot, especially during this pandemic, BDO always ensure the health and wellbeing remain at the forefront of every decisions they made. Apart from this, working at BDO you will be encouraged to be yourself, that's really important for a good working experience.

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

Be yourself and give it your best shot.