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Specialty Tax Services Intern, International Tax Services - Summer 2025 - Detroit

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BDO USA

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Detroit

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation, enrolled in relevant program, leadership experience, pursuing CPA credits, proficient with Microsoft Office, good communication skills, team player, eager to learn, and seek guidance when needed.
  • You will assist with international tax consulting, research, compliance, and specialization, working on cross-border transactions and utilizing tax technology to provide clients with critical tax advice.

Requirements

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferred
  • Enrolled in a Bachelors or Master’s program in Accounting, Taxation or Master of Laws (LLM ) degree program other relevant field, required
  • Experience:
  • Leadership experience, preferred
  • License/Certifications:
  • J.D. or pursuing credits towards a CPA, preferred
  • Software:
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
  • Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred
  • Language:
  • N/A
  • Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to follow instructions as directed
  • Ability to work effectively in a team setting
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance

Responsibilities

  • Tax Consulting:
  • Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing critical thinking to provide clients with tax advice on international tax issues
  • Gains exposure to the development of work plans for all assigned clients
  • Learns about international tax law relevant to particular clients and how that law can be appropriately applied to client facts
  • Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a daily basis
  • Coordinates with BDO non-US colleagues in approximately 160 countries on how US tax rules align with foreign tax law to impact client transactions
  • Tax Specialization:
  • Begins to develop an understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding International taxation and explores specializing in one or more international tax areas
  • Research:
  • Identifies when research is necessary and frames issue to be researched; identifies sources of all reliable and relevant information including information tending to contradict preferred positions; accesses those sources and retrieves that information; analyzes facts and authorities; understands their weight; and reports on analysis
  • Assists in preparing Written Tax Advice (WTA) on international tax and cross-border transactions
  • Tax Compliance:
  • Assists in obtaining required client information to utilize in the preparation of international tax compliance forms and US international informational reporting
  • Begins to develop a basic level of understanding of tax compliance as evidenced by:
  • Ability to use Firm tax compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax preparation process
  • Understanding international tax compliance topics such as Subpart F income, Earnings and Profits adjustments and foreign tax credits and analyzing cross-border transactions for tax return impacts, including Section 351 and Section 304 transactions, liquidations under Sections 331 and 332, and reorganizations under Section 368
  • Tax Technology:
  • Utilizes tax research databases such as RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis
  • Utilizes Go Systems, and other tax-related software with some supervision
  • ASC 740-10 Begins to develop a basic understanding of ASC 740-10 as it applies to international tax issues.
  • Understands and applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual
  • Other duties as required

BDO USA

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Employees
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Mission & Purpose

BDO USA, LLP is a professional services firm that offers a wide range of assurance, tax, and advisory services. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality, tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of its clients across various industries. BDO focuses on helping businesses navigate complex challenges, optimise performance, and achieve their strategic objectives. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, BDO strives to build long-term relationships and deliver value through deep industry expertise and a personalised approach.

Culture & Values

  • Empowerment Through Knowledge

    Be curious. Listen intently. Be direct. Share what you know.

  • People First

    We before me. Care. Earn trust and be trusting. Be respectful.

  • Exceptional Every Day, Every Way

    Model excellence. Have integrity. Be a true professional. Everyone is a client.

  • Embrace Change

    Move to improve. Be forward thinking. Lead the way. Grow and help others grow.

  • Choose Accountability

    Do what you'll say you'll do. Take personal responsibility. Be humble. Mind the bottom line.

Benefits

  • Growth

    Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to empower your career journey

  • BDO Flex

    Flexibility at BDO is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We encourage our people to collaborate with their teams to achieve work+life fit

  • Personal Satisfaction

    A culture that allows you to love what you do and where you do it

  • Family

    Options that help you put your family first. Including: parental leave, pet insurance and long-term care benefits

  • Paid Time Off

    A culture that encourages employees to rest and recharge, with 12 holidays celebrated annually, including a week off at the end of the year

  • Wellness

    Programs designed to help you reduce stress and improve overall health and well-being

  • Retirement Benefits

    Plan for your future with a competitive 401k plan and a defined benefit plan offered through BDO’s ESOP

  • Benefits Program

    From day one, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA and prescription insurance for the whole family