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    3.5
    68%
    Recommend to a Friend
    80%
    Approve of CEO
    BDO Global CEO Martin Van Roekel
    Martin Van Roekel
    150 Ratings
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    1. "Great company"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Administrative Assistant in Brisbane

      I worked at BDO full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Great working environment Fantastic colleagues & teams

      Cons

      Longer hours expected to meet billable targets

      BDO2019-10-03

    2. "Great culture"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Intern in Brisbane
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at BDO full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Supportive environment, everyday breakfast and Friday gathering

      Cons

      Less training compare with big 4

      BDO2020-02-24
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    3. "."

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      Current Employee - Accountant in Brisbane
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at BDO full-time

      Pros

      Investment in staff professional development

      Cons

      Typical big company red tape

      BDO2020-02-12

    4. "Awesome company"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Current Employee - Payroll Officer 

      I have been working at BDO full-time

      Pros

      Flexible working hour, friendly staff

      Cons

      Less opportunity compared to the big four

      BDO2020-02-04

    5. "Good firm with good culture"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Senior Corporate Finance Analyst in Brisbane
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at BDO full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Good culture with good senior management

      Cons

      Nothing really negative about the firm or culture

      BDO2020-01-16

    6. "Great opportunities for growth"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Accountant in Brisbane

      I worked at BDO full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Eager to adopt new models of business

      Cons

      Still some grinding in repetitive work

      BDO2020-01-07

    7. "Good"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Graduate 

      I worked at BDO full-time

      Pros

      Interesting clients, good job experience to move to different company

      Cons

      Not as flexible as BIG4 (e.g. work from home)

      BDO2020-01-01

    8. "Outdated"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Copy Boy in Perth, Western Australia
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at BDO full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Decent pay, ongoing technical training

      Cons

      Rigid, no innovation, lack of business growth.

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      BDO2020-01-14

    9. "Indirect Tax & Government Incentives"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Consultant in Sydney

      I have been working at BDO full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      - Very hands-on. Exposure to different fields

      Cons

      - Long hours and long career progression

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      BDO2019-11-16

    10. "Management is biased and unfair"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Senior Auditor in Sydney
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      I worked at BDO full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Good variety of clients Good graduate programs

      Cons

      -unrealistic expectations -partners are not approachable -poor planned audits

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      BDO2019-11-24

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