Broad exposure to middle market clients. - Assurance Senior Associate BDO Employee Review

3.0
9 Sept 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Ability to move up the ranks quick. Exposure to various, techincal accounting topics. Open door policy with upper management.

Cons

High turnover meaning high workload on remaining staff. Extended busy season that bleeds into May/June. Management style doesn't always provide the opportunity to teach. Compensation and performance reviews are not transparent.

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BDO Response
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Glad you are seeing the opportunity for career progresssion and technical development and importantly our collaborative open door culture. Good ideas come from everyone and you can't hear them with your door closed! We are focused on maintaining an environment where great people want to continue their careers with a strong fit of personal and professional time. We've also improved and accelerated our compensation and performance reviews. You deserve a candid explanation of performance to support your development.

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