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BDO Graduate Scheme 2025

Hi All,

Decided to make this thread specifically for BDO Graduate Schemes that start in 2025.

I have been invited to an AC for London - Advisory, would be nice to hear from others who have also been invited/completed their AC and how they found it.

Also if you've applied let me know your role and location so we can keep tabs on what roles are progressing.

Good luck, everyone!

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Reply 1

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by Aali265
Hi All,
Decided to make this thread specifically for BDO Graduate Schemes that start in 2025.
I have been invited to an AC for London - Advisory, would be nice to hear from others who have also been invited/completed their AC and how they found it.
Also if you've applied let me know your role and location so we can keep tabs on what roles are progressing.
Good luck, everyone!

Hello. When is your AC ? I’ve applied to
Audit London and I’m waiting for AC invite or rejection

Reply 2

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by ayyyyyboi
Hello. When is your AC ? I’ve applied to
Audit London and I’m waiting for AC invite or rejection

My AC is on the 13th November, so two weeks from now.

Reply 3

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by Aali265
My AC is on the 13th November, so two weeks from now.

Hey I have had an email saying they are doing a final review, how long after this did you get an invite?

Reply 4

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by ic1012
Hey I have had an email saying they are doing a final review, how long after this did you get an invite?

Around two weeks

Reply 5

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by Aali265
Around two weeks

Seems like I'm up first then, I have an audit AC tomorrow- London.

Reply 6

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by BarnabyG
Seems like I'm up first then, I have an audit AC tomorrow- London.

Good Luck! do let us know how it goes

Reply 7

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by BarnabyG
Seems like I'm up first then, I have an audit AC tomorrow- London.

Also PM me i may be able to help

Reply 8

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by ic1012
Hey I have had an email saying they are doing a final review, how long after this did you get an invite?

Hi! Do you know what the email content is? My application is still in progress but i only receive the 'You’re one step closer to joining BDO'.

Reply 9

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by bubbz10
Hi! Do you know what the email content is? My application is still in progress but i only receive the 'You’re one step closer to joining BDO'.

Yeha that’s what I got

Reply 10

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by BarnabyG
Seems like I'm up first then, I have an audit AC tomorrow- London.

how was your audit AC. I have an AC on Tuesday the 12th for audit reading

Reply 11

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by BarnabyG
Seems like I'm up first then, I have an audit AC tomorrow- London.

How was your AC? Did you get the interview in the end? and is it okay if I DM you as I have mine on wednesday haha

Reply 12

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by Aali265
Hi All,
Decided to make this thread specifically for BDO Graduate Schemes that start in 2025.
I have been invited to an AC for London - Advisory, would be nice to hear from others who have also been invited/completed their AC and how they found it.
Also if you've applied let me know your role and location so we can keep tabs on what roles are progressing.
Good luck, everyone!

How did it go? How would you recommend preparing for it? Also did it involve an interview or not, not very clear on the email

Reply 13

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by BarnabyG
Seems like I'm up first then, I have an audit AC tomorrow- London.

How did it go? How would you recommend preparing for it? Also did it involve an interview or not, not very clear on the email

Reply 14

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by sam_martin01
How did it go? How would you recommend preparing for it? Also did it involve an interview or not, not very clear on the email

The AC went well and I was subsequently invited to a final stage interview.
The process is as follows:

Assessment Centre

Group Task

Individual Task

Q&A Session with a current graduate


You then get a feedback report a few hours after the assessment centre, and then you will either receive a rejection or an invitation to the final stage.

The final stage is the interview where you're able to showcase your motivations and passion for the role you have applied to, the AC is all about the tasks that they give you - no interview.

Reply 15

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by Aali265
The AC went well and I was subsequently invited to a final stage interview.
The process is as follows:
Assessment Centre

Group Task

Individual Task

Q&A Session with a current graduate


You then get a feedback report a few hours after the assessment centre, and then you will either receive a rejection or an invitation to the final stage.
The final stage is the interview where you're able to showcase your motivations and passion for the role you have applied to, the AC is all about the tasks that they give you - no interview.

Thanks appreciate it. Any competency based questions in the final interview or was it just motivation questions?

Reply 16

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by sam_martin01
Thanks appreciate it. Any competency based questions in the final interview or was it just motivation questions?

Not sure I am allowed to disclose what was discussed, however what I can say is there is a strong mix of questions - so they're definitely able to assess you on multiple parameters

Reply 17

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by Aali265
The AC went well and I was subsequently invited to a final stage interview.
The process is as follows:
Assessment Centre

Group Task

Individual Task

Q&A Session with a current graduate


You then get a feedback report a few hours after the assessment centre, and then you will either receive a rejection or an invitation to the final stage.
The final stage is the interview where you're able to showcase your motivations and passion for the role you have applied to, the AC is all about the tasks that they give you - no interview.

Would you say the group or individual tasks were difficult and do yo7 have any tips on how to prepare

Reply 18

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by Aali265
The AC went well and I was subsequently invited to a final stage interview.
The process is as follows:
Assessment Centre

Group Task

Individual Task

Q&A Session with a current graduate


You then get a feedback report a few hours after the assessment centre, and then you will either receive a rejection or an invitation to the final stage.
The final stage is the interview where you're able to showcase your motivations and passion for the role you have applied to, the AC is all about the tasks that they give you - no interview.

Was your email quite vague ?

Reply 19

Original post
by Aali265
The AC went well and I was subsequently invited to a final stage interview.
The process is as follows:
Assessment Centre

Group Task

Individual Task

Q&A Session with a current graduate


You then get a feedback report a few hours after the assessment centre, and then you will either receive a rejection or an invitation to the final stage.
The final stage is the interview where you're able to showcase your motivations and passion for the role you have applied to, the AC is all about the tasks that they give you - no interview.

What was the group task and individual task

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