BDO Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 63 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BDO.
BDO
Risk Management
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Group Presentation
So we had this written and group interview, all in one go. The first bit was translation and essays. Then we moved on to discussing social issues, speaking in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. After that, there was a final round interview, but they invited me and then just ghosted me.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you translate an article about AI or technology from Chinese into English?
BDO
Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Other
The first round was an onsite interview with the director. Before meeting them, I had to complete 5 written tests, including grammar, translation, and some unrelated parts due to HR errors, all within a 2-hour limit. Then, I had a 40-minute interview with the director, who was late from another meeting. The second round involved meeting with a partner. They focused heavily on my past experience at a Big 4 firm, inquiring about their business practices, partnerships, and systems, seemingly more interested in competitor intelligence than my qualifications.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about yourself.
- Can you describe your previous work experience?
BDO
Senior Manager
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process involved three interviews with one director and two partners. They assessed my technical skills, ability to work collaboratively, and strategies for team building. Communication was great, and they were easy to connect with, showing they genuinely believe in the brand they are building.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your strategies for expanding the practice?
BDO Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BDO interview reports.
“What are the impairment provisions according to IFRS 9?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what deferred tax assets and liabilities are?”
Read reports →“Are there any recent financial/economic crime news that you find interesting?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the differences in how IFRS and FRS UK GAAP handle certain treatments?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on IFRS 9?”
Read report →“Can you walk me through how to make journal entries?”
Read report →“Could you translate an article about AI or technology from Chinese into English?”
Read report →“What's your understanding of the three lines of defence in managing a compliance program?”
Read report →“Could you explain how the current economic climate impacts audit practices?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 63 BDO interview reports.