BDO Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 101 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BDO.
BDO
Tax Graduate
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Group Onsite Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Group Presentation
You start with your CV and answering some questions. If that goes well, you'll do an online assessment with a numerical/behavioural test and an interactive interview. The last step is the assessment centre, which has a group interview, a one-on-one interview, a presentation, and a written task. You may also have a background check before an offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
BDO
Graduate Student
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The initial phase involved a video interview where candidates were given a limited time to prepare responses to questions. The focus was on assessing interest in the position and understanding of the company. Due to the time constraints, candidates were advised to prepare for concise answers, with limited opportunities for retakes.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you explain your motivation for applying to this specific role?
- What is your understanding of our firm?
BDO
Graduate Student
Intern Easy Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Take home Phone screen Group Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process has 4 parts: an online test, a video interview, an assessment center, and an in-person interview with a partner. The whole thing takes about a month, but it could change depending on the office.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What motivates you?
- How would you approach a given scenario?
BDO Graduate Program Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BDO interview reports.
“Why is it important to adapt your communication style to your audience?”
Read reports →“For someone starting out at BDO, is it crucial to grasp commercial profit?”
Read reports →“How would you balance founder price expectations with market realities and institutional investor demands during valuation to ensure a successful IPO?”
Read reports →“When you're in a team, whose views do you tend to prioritize?”
Read reports →“What do you consider the three most critical factors, and how do you interpret the supplemental information provided?”
Read report →“Treating all colleagues and customers with equal respect is necessary. How would you show this at BDO?”
Read report →“Could you list the units you worked on and specify the name of each unit?”
Read report →“How would you manage if you had more work to do and you were already swamped?”
Read report →“When you are busy with both assignments and work, what steps do you take?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 101 BDO interview reports.