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www.bdo.com New York, NY 1000 to 5000 Employees
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71% Approve of the CEO

BDO USA CEO Jack Weisbaum

Jack Weisbaum

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59% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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San Francisco, CA

Former Employee – worked at BDO USA full-time for more than 3 years

ProsGreat people, decent work life balance.

ConsLess exposure to large company clients.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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New York, NY

Former Employee – worked at BDO USA full-time for more than a year

ProsSoftware - Benefits - Salary (Depending on your experience)

ConsOverly aggressive - no training - ethical behavior has non existent - sweat shop - a point the finger environment - no sense of a team - you are just a number - no feedback whatsoever - shady - put rules to the side with your signature - scheduling is a mess - unfriendly environment.

Advice to Senior ManagementFollow your own rules. Get rid of management and start over.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Boston, MA

Former Employee – worked at BDO USA full-time for more than 7 years

ProsNice people, clients are not very demanding

ConsTerrible management, no strategic focus, by-passed frequently by more capable, nimble firms

Advice to Senior ManagementBust up the boys club

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Miami, FL

Current Employee – been working at BDO USA full-time for more than a year

ProsGood opportunity for growth and to take on responsibility

ConsLong hours, lot's of travel, management lacks vision

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Grand Rapids, MI

Current Employee – been working at BDO USA full-time

ProsWide variety of clients and fun culture. Meaningful responsibilities from your first day.

ConsCompensation appears to be below some of the larger firms and busy season seems to drag on longer than you might find elsewhere.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Dallas, TX

Current Employee – been working at BDO USA full-time for more than 3 years

ProsGreat learning experience regarding difference types of industries

ConsChunks of unflexable time during the year due to nature of business

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Charlotte, NC

Current Employee – been working at BDO USA full-time for more than 10 years

ProsI like the people I work with.

ConsThe hours are long well pasty tax season.

Advice to Senior ManagementBe more transparent when it comes to compensation.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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San Diego, CA

Current Employee – been working at BDO USA full-time for more than a year

ProsWork less than at big 4, more responsibilities with less experience, faster advancment, good benefits

ConsNot enough public clients, small messy jobs are frustrating, too many out of town jobs, favoritism, low salary and crappy raises

Advice to Senior ManagementStop playing favorites

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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San Jose, CA

Current Employee – been working at BDO USA full-time for less than a year

ProsVery affable and friendly environment.

ConsA lot of sitting down in the cubicle, and excel work. Was expecting more teamwork, client interaction, and management feedback.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Troy, MI

Former Employee – worked at BDO USA full-time for more than a year

ProsExperience, great colleagues for the most part, great training.

ConsExpectations were not always clear, lack of respect from management, and not the best work life balance atmosphere, even during non busy season hours.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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