BDO Seidman is a decent place to work out out of college. - Assurance Senior BDO Employee Review

4.0
15 Apr 2009
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Pros

Management is great as they care about the employee's needs and concerns. The managers in my group have always looked out for me.

Cons

Long hours and travel is required but that is the nature of public accounting. I would have expected more third party technical training but most of the training is acquired on the job.

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5.0
16 Apr 2026
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Pros

Learn good accounting concepts and people are nice.

Cons

Boring work unfortunately but it’s a job

3.0
3 June 2026
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Pros

Not everyone will be your person, but the ones who are, you'll keep them for life. The intensity of the work forges real bonds. When you go through the grind together, those friendships/mentorship stick long after you've moved on. Same goes for upper management.

Cons

During busy season (approx Jan to April), 40 hours is a floor, not a ceiling, and that's pretty standard for firms of this type. On the consulting side, you're constantly juggling multiple clients with overlapping deadlines, so if time management isn't your strong suit, you'll feel it fast. Compensation is solidly middle-of-the-road; don't expect it to wow you.

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