Experience is similar to all other public practice firms with focus on non-public clients - Senior Accountant BDO Employee Review

1.0
Oct 3, 2011
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Pros

Few to none public company clients (excluding Calgary/Edmonton, Toronto, and Vancouver) This allows employees to gain valuable experience on smaller files.

Cons

Following are not representative of all offices across Canada, but apply to many: Less than average work life balance (as with all public practice) Compensation package not competitive to other public practice firms or industry Poor benefits package Poor focus on staff retention Poor employee policies Poor overtime policy Poor CA student support policies (compared to other public practice firms)

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

great team with great leadership and fun office vibes

Cons

accounting just wasn't my thing, but this was the best

3.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Consultants were not overworked, and people are generally staying in their own lane. Strong knowlegeable teammates and lots of internal resources to grow. Work life balance was good.

Cons

I left during a time of transition, since the top practice director retired and the EBA leader took over as interim leader. This interim guy seemed to be waiting for something to take any action with current resources, and he was not too interested in rallying or figuring things out as a team. If he had expectations, they were never communicated to me. The lack of clarity was very challenging for me personally, and it came off as a lack of support. I think others in the team probably feel similarly.

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