Assurance Intern, Risk Advisory Services – Summer 2026 (Chicago)
BDO · Accounting, Business Development
About this internship
BDO is seeking an Assurance Intern for Risk Advisory Services in Chicago for Summer 2026. This on-site internship is geared toward students enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Accounting or Finance and offers pay of $20–$39 per hour. You’ll likely use Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) and apply strong business-focused communication and report-writing skills.
Qualifications
Required
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Accounting or Finance
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business and report writing
Nice to have
- Comfort with organizing and formatting data in Excel for clear analysis and reporting.
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing documents and preparing written deliverables.
- Ability to communicate updates and questions clearly in a professional setting.
- Time-management skills to balance multiple tasks and deadlines during the internship.
- Willingness to learn and apply feedback to improve business and report writing.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, update your resume to highlight Excel work (tables, basic formulas, and clean formatting) and include at least one example of business or report writing from class projects. If you have a short writing sample (like a memo or report excerpt), you may bring it up in an interview to demonstrate your communication skills.