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Cash Compensation ‡
BDO provides fair, equitable, consistent and competitive compensation. Compensation may include merit increases as well as opportunities for year-end and discretionary bonuses that acknowledge exemplary performance, contributions and excellence in our core competencies.
401(k) Retirement Plan ♦ ‡
Save between 1% and 75% of your compensation for your future retirement via convenient payroll deductions. Both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (after-tax) contribution options are available. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled on their date of hire and have the option to adjust their contribution rate at any time. Firm matching contributions begin after one year of service and are immediately 100% vested.
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ♦ ‡
Basic, supplemental, spousal and dependent life insurance coverage is available to provide financial security for you and/or your family in the event of death or disabling accident. BDO pays 100% of basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, and you can purchase supplemental coverage for yourself as well as your eligible dependents.
Short-Term Disability (STD) ♦
In the event of a qualifying injury, illness or pregnancy that prevents you from working, you can receive tax-free benefits of up to 70% of your weekly pre-disability earnings (up to a maximum benefit of $4,000 per week).
Long-Term Disability (LTD) ♦
In the event of a qualifying disability, you can receive 60% of your basic monthly pre-disability earnings (up to a maximum benefit of $20,000 per month), tax-free, for as long as you have a qualifying disability or until you meet the maximum benefit period as defined in the summary plan document.
Long-Term Care (LTC) ♦ ‡
Coverage for nursing home or home-based custodial care costs is available to you, your spouse/domestic partner, adult children, siblings, parents, in-laws, grandparents and grandparents-in-law, ages 18 to 80. Firm-paid benefit for employees is $1,000/month for up to 24 months.
Flexible Spending Accounts ♦
Five different flexible spending account options provide you with tax savings on eligible expenses, including:
- Dependent care
- Medical/dental/vision expenses
- Non-BDO-sponsored individual health premiums
- Adoption expenses
- Transit/parking expenses
Dynamic Rewards
Back-Up Child and Adult/Elder Care ♦ ‡
When your primary child care or adult/elder care arrangements are unavailable, BDO offers a support system that provides emergency back-up care via a national network of center-based child care facilities and qualified in-home child and adult/elder caregivers.
CPA Prep, Exam Reimbursement & Certification Bonus ‡
BDO pays Becker Professional Review or Roger CPA Review directly for eligible employees’ CPA study courses/materials, and will reimburse employees for CPA exam fees and related expenses following completion of all four sections of the exam. The firm also pays a CPA certification bonus to eligible employees who pass the exam within a specified timeframe.
Employee Referral Bonus (R.E.P.L.Y. Program) ‡
BDO rewards eligible employees for referring top talent for open positions within the firm. Earn bonuses up to $10,000 for each successfully hired referral, with no limit to the number of referrals you can submit or bonuses you can receive.
Identity Theft Resolution ‡
If you are a victim of identity theft, personal case managers will provide you with the guidance and support necessary to quickly resolve any issues related to identity theft.
Will Preparation ‡
Receive financial planning and will preparation assistance to protect your family’s future by helping arrange a last will and testament, a living will, power of attorney for health care and/or financial decisions, medical authorization for minors and funeral plans.
Education Reimbursement ‡
Education reimbursement is provided for courses that meet the needs of the business and are approved by the firm.
ConSern Educational Loan ‡
Employees, retirees and all family members are eligible to apply for fast, affordable and convenient education services.
Milestone Service Awards ‡
You will be recognized for each milestone service anniversary you celebrate with BDO. Awards vary depending on length of service.
Morningstar Retirement Planner ♦ ‡
Manage your retirement investments strategically, either on your own using, helpful goal-planning scenarios and proposed asset allocation strategies, or professionally, through a registered Morningstar Associates investment advisor.
Group Travel & Accident Insurance ‡
Blanket accident insurance is provided in the event of death or specified disabling accident while traveling on behalf of BDO. This benefit is 100% paid by the firm, with up to a $750,000 benefit amount for employees. Family coverage extension is also available.
Pre-Paid Group Legal Insurance ♦
Give yourself peace of mind with a network of attorneys who have experience in common legal matters such as wills, adoption, real estate matters and family matters.
Pet Insurance ♦
Protect your furry family members with insurance reimbursement coverage for your pet’s eligible medical treatments, surgeries, lab fees, X-rays, prescriptions and more, so that you can make optimal healthcare decisions for your pet based on your veterinarian’s recommendation rather than on the cost of treatment.
Employee Discounts ‡
BDO offers discounts to you and your family on items such as travel, cell phone service, computers, software, office supplies and portraits. UnitedHealthcare’s Health Allies program also offers discounts on wellness-related items.
Secure Travel Services ‡
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, you have access to trip planning services and emergency medical assistance when traveling more than 100 miles from home, in the U.S. or abroad.
Adoption Assistance ‡
Receive up to $5,000 reimbursement to assist with the costs associated with adopting a child under the age of 18.
Profit Sharing ‡
Support services professionals whose annual compensation is below the Social Security taxable wage base (as defined by the IRS) are eligible for annual profit sharing contributions to their BDO retirement plan, as determined by the firm each calendar year.
