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Introduction

NYC-based Berdon is one of the 50 largest accounting firms in the U.S. It offers its interns significant hands-on experience and its full-time staff extensive training. At the staff level, the firm is very diverse with respect to women and minorities—many different cultures and nationalities are represented. In addition, the firm supports many nonprofits.

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Employer Type

LLP

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Size

101-500 Employees

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Major Office Locations

New York, NY
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Employment Contact

Karen Bennett - Chief Human Resources Officer

Vault Verdict

Berdon is looking for young candidates with good academic records and good communication skills. The firm offers an excellent internship program, giving students the ability to get hands-on experience while seeing what life is like as a full-time associate. For its full-time staff, Berdon offers ample career development opportunities, including solid formal and informal training; some insiders note that the firm’s promotion policies could be improved. Although insiders will work long hours during busy season, the firm goes to great lengths to ensure that its staff have a healthy work/life balance. Diversity as well as philanthropic activities receive good ratings by insiders. And business outlook is bright; employee morale is generally strong and the firm continues to grow.

About the Company

Berdon LLP, a full-service accounting and advisory firm, has earned its New York street cred by representing some of the biggest companies in the Big Apple for more than 90 years. The firm serves a variety of clients, including some of the nation's premier family-owned real estate companies, international law firms, and noted figures in the arts and entertainment industry. For 2020, Berdon booked $126 million in revenues. It is among the 45 largest accounting firms in the U.S. by annual revenues.

The company was founded in 1917 by David Berdon, who advised clients with a total financial picture in mind, weighing accounting, tax, business, economic, family, and sector-specific factors, among others. Using this approach, the firm expanded through the Great Depression, adding insolvencies and a litigation support group to its prac...

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Employee Reviews


  • “They understand that life happens outside of work. They are flexible when it comes to appointments and such, when you need to come in late or leave early. They are also very concerned with your well-being.”
  • “The overall quality of life is great! There is a nice balance between your work flow and personal life. Berdon does a great job keeping the employees satisfied, even during the busy seasons.”
  • “Business casual year-round would help boost morale. Busy season hours are very long and seem to increase every year. Increased focus on billable hour targets makes you feel like a machine.”
  • “Most clients are conveniently located within walking distance from the office. The office has a great location and is easy to commute to. The people are very friendly, easily approachable, at all levels.”

Getting Hired Here


  • “The firm is looking for good grades in college and a candidate that has either a master’s degree or has 150 credits to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam. The candidates should be enthusiastic and eager to learn.”
  • “I believe the firm’s interview process has been very well designed and implemented. Having interviewees go through multiple rounds including with a partner interviewer ensures a high quality staff. Ideal candidates include those that are motivated, educationally qualified, communicative, and agreeable.”
  • “I am involved in the recruiting process, which includes meet-and-greets, career fairs, on-campus events and recruitings, and interviewing. We also offer the prospective candidates lunch dates and coffee dates, along with office visits and tours. Communication is frequent and prompt.”
  • “Interview process is good.”

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