What is Berkowitz Pollack Brant?
- Established in 1980, Berkowitz Pollack Brant (BPB) is a certified public accounting firm with offices in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Florida.
- With more than 210 accountants, tax specialists and consultants, BPB is one of the largest accounting firms in South Florida.
- BPB is comprised of inter-disciplinary teams of certified public accountants (CPAs), offering audit, tax, consulting, estate and corporate planning, forensic accounting, litigation support, and business valuation services.
- Berkowitz Pollack Brant's clients consist of entrepreneurs, executives, and privately held and publicly traded companies in the eastern United States and Latin America.
- Led by Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Berkowitz.
Becoming a Professional
To Serve a Variety of Industries
- Real estate
- Construction
- Not-for-profits
- International trade
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Banking and financial services
- Professional service firms
- Governmental entities and municipalities
Berkowitz Pollack Brant provides professional services to a host of clients from a range of different industries, allowing me to see the accounting behind a multitude of companies.
To Thrive in a Collaborative Environment
- In Berkowitz Pollack Brant mission statement, they cultivate an environment that enhances work-life balance allowing firm members to pursue their own personal and professional goals.
- BPB also encourages camaraderie, teamwork and collaboration and values the contributions of team members of all levels.
One of the Best Places to Work
- Berkowitz Pollack Brant has been selected as one of Florida Trend’s Best Companies to Work For for five consecutive years (2011-2016).
- Recognized by both Accounting Today and INSIDE Public Accounting as one of the top 100 firms in the U.S. and INSIDE Public Accounting has named Berkowitz Pollack Brant one of the "Best of the Best" CPA firms in America 18 times.
To Find Work-Life Balance
BPB promotes flexible work arrangements, allowing staff to develop their own schedule, so I could pursue the professional and personal endeavors that matter most to me.
To Give Back to the Community
Berkowitz Pollack Brant volunteers their time, raises funds and serves on the boards of charities and other organizations that improves the communities they serve.
Growing with BPB
Benefits for Firm Members
- 401(k) plan
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Wellness programs
- Alternative work arrangements
- Tuition assistance
- Payment assistance for CPA exam review course
- In-house continuing professional education (CPE) and reimbursement for off-site CPE
Berkowitz Pollack Brant's benefits program gives value and rewards firm members for their work while providing safety for their families and future.
Opportunities with Berkowitz Pollack Brant
Summer Leadership Program
- Berkowitz Pollack Brant’s Summer Leadership Program offers college students an introduction to a career in the accounting profession in their Tax, Audit and Attest, and Forensic and Business Valuation Services departments.
- Over the course of two days, I can network with my peers, participate in hands-on learning activities and work on mock client engagements, while experiencing BPB's unique culture centered in professional collaboration and personal well-being.
- The program concludes with a luncheon hosted by one of BPB's clients, who will offer invaluable advice to help me on my path to career development and personal growth.
- Third-year students who are offered a Summer Leadership Program may be asked to attend an internship in the following summer.
Internships
Rotational Internship
- BPB's Rotational Internship Program, allows me to experience several accounting disciplines, working directly with a team of senior-level advisors across a diverse range of client industries.
- During the seven-week program, I can build a network of peers and mentors, practice the skills required to succeed in accounting and identify the steps to help me discover my future career path.
Departmental Internship
- A Departmental Internship in BPB's Tax, Audit and Attest, or Forensic and Business Valuation practices allows me to work with skilled advisors, while honing my technical skills and developing leadership strategies that can serve me throughout my career and professional life.
- As a departmental intern, I can become a part of Berkowitz Pollack Brant's collaborative culture and participate in their in-house training programs and community-service events.
- Departmental interns often transition to first-year associates after graduation.
First-Year Associate
- After earning my degree, I will have the opportunity to work as a first-year associate and begin my career. I believe Berkowitz Pollack Brant can provide me with the tools that I need to be successful in accounting because of their expertise and culture.
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