Co-op or Intern - Forensic Disputes & Investigations - Toronto - Summer 2027
BDO Canada · Toronto, Canada · 16d ago
Putting people first, every day
BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Your Opportunity
Our Toronto office is looking for aCo-op Student or Internto join the Forensic Disputes & Investigation (“FDI”) team from May to August 2027. This is a net new roleand the successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:
Be an integral part of our dedicated, high-performing national team providing investigative, litigation support and insurance advisory services
Support relationships with BDO's current and prospective clients
Activelyparticipatein discussions and meetings with engagement teams to plan and perform tasks and provide client service excellence
Together with the engagement team, execute on FDI engagements such as:
Forensic: Investigating fraud, corruption, money-laundering, and misappropriation of assets
Commercial insurance claims: Economic analysis of business interruption, product loss, and cyber claims
Litigation support: Accounting analysis related to shareholder disputes, breach of contracts, commercial and intellectual property, construction disruption, construction delay claims, and accounting and financial reporting disputes
Examine financial records and documentation, analyze financial data, construct financialmodelsand summarize observations
Conduct economic and industry research
Contribute to the preparation of financial and loss quantification models used by the team to conduct and support forensic analysis
Assistin drafting reports and presentations to clients
Develop relationships with peers within BDO and externally with current and prospective clients
Assistin business development opportunities
How do we define success for your role?
You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, anddeliveringhigh qualitywork
Youidentify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops,retains& attracts talent
You activelyparticipatein the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
You grow yourexpertisethrough learning& professionaldevelopment.
Your experience and education
You are enrolled in a post-secondary program specializing in Accounting, Finance,Businessor other related fields with the intention of pursuing the CPA designation
You have a strong interest in pursuing a career in Investigative and Forensic Accounting
You have a desire to provide outstanding client service
Youhave the ability towork independently but are also able to effectively contribute to a team environment
You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
You have excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas effectively in both oral and written format
Youhave the ability toprioritize competing deliverables with varying deadlines
You haveproficiencyin Microsoft Excel,Wordand PowerPoint
You have experience or a strong interest in learning andutilizingdata analytics tools. Anyexpertisein advanced data analysis, including working with tools such asPowerBIand Tableau, would be considered an asset .
The expected compensation for this role is between $48,000-$60,000.
Earn your CPA Designation
At BDO, we’re committed to the success of students pursuing their CPA designation. We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave in order for you to be successful.
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:
- We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
- We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
- We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
- We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
- We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm
Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.
Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.
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