Grand designs undone by internal politics - Audit Manager BDO Employee Review

2.0
Feb 8, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

BDO Australia is clearly the best structured (nationally) of the mid-tier, with clear national programs with a focus on learning and development, as well as overall quality. The strength of the brand is exceptional and is also clearly ahead of the rest of the mid-tier.

Cons

The leaders of the 'federation' of firms are small minded individuals who are clearly unable to look beyond their best interests; men who have been a part of the BDO brand for 30+ years and dominate the Brisbane market, but have no interest in allowing the firm to progress on a national basis unless they individually benefit from it.

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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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