Forensic Accounting Intern - Summer 2022 (22910BR)

BDO’s Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.

As an Intern in the BDO Advisory practice, you will begin to utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you serve the Firm's dynamic client base. This position will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working side-by-side with more experienced team members who will provide direction, coaching and learning opportunities. This role provides the opportunity to gain an understanding of the business by working on various stages of engagements, including areas of damages & lost profits, fraud analyses, client industry research and other matters as necessary.

Essential Duties/Functions :

- Participates in the quantification of client matters including damages & lost profits claims, product recall matters, data breaches/cyber security incidents, and other matters as required

- Participates in engagement fact finding, including the review of financial records and discussions with client contacts

- Analyzes financial information to establish and support client claims

- Prepares financial schedules and client work products to demonstrate key findings and conclusions

- Researches new business opportunities at the direction of practice leadership

- Other duties as required

Qualifications :

Education:

- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, required

Experience:

- Professional client service experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

- Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, required

Software:

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to follow instructions as directed

- Ability to work effectively in a team setting

- Positive attitude and willingness to learn