BDO | Global news

An overview of BDO global news:

Canada

BDO hires Jeff Howald as partner in tax practice BDO, a mid-market accounting and consulting firm, has hired Jeff Howald as a partner in its tax practice.
17 March 2026
Australia

BDO appoints Willem Olivier and Kerry Atkinson to C-suite Accounting and consulting firm BDO has further refreshed its C-suite following other recent changes, with Willem Olivier appointed as Chief Risk Officer and Kerry Atkinson as Chief HR Officer.
13 March 2026
Canada

BDO unveils AI strategy ‘AI Vision 2030’ National accounting and consulting firm BDO has unveiled its new AI strategy – AI Vision 2030.
12 March 2026
United Kingdom

Young people still face unequal access to careers guidance and work experience Britain’s youth are being forced to consult with technology for careers advice, with only one in three having access to human career advisers, a new study has found.
10 March 2026
South Africa

BDO South Africa partners with German practice for 2026 Cape Epic ride Members of the South African and German branches of accounting and advisory firm BDO are partnering on an unusual project: the gruelling eight-day Absa Cape Epic mountain-bike race.
08 March 2026
United Kingdom

BDO and Enactus expand partnership to boost social mobility BDO has expanded its partnership with Enactus UK&I, and its Next Gen Leaders programme.
06 March 2026
United Kingdom

BDO UK and BDO Ireland exchange contracts on merger proposed merger. Brian McEnery, managing partner at BDO Ireland, commented, “We have worked side-by-side for decades on cross-border engagements, client collaborations and talent exchanges.
19 February 2026
United Kingdom

Third of UK charities saw losses to fraud in 2025 Over a third of charities reported incidents of fraud or attempted fraud in the last year, posing serious financial problems for the UK’s third-sector.
16 February 2026
United States

BDO USA appoints new leaders for assurance and tax BDO USA, a Chicago-headquartered mid-market accounting and consulting firm, has appointed Demetrios Frangiskatos as managing principal of assurance and Mat DeMong as managing principal of tax.
12 February 2026
Australia

BDO makes CEO and senior leadership appointments in New Zealand The New Zealand business of professional services firm BDO has appointed Jordan Cole to the newly-created role of chief executive overseeing strategic direction and day-to-day operations.
06 February 2026
Australia

BDO builds Perth partnership with three new members Professional services firm BDO has added further former Big Four partners to its team in Perth.
06 February 2026
Canada

BDO hires Brenda Toles as partner in business services outsourcing BDO, a mid-market accounting and consulting firm, has hired Brenda Toles as a partner in its business services and outsourcing (BSO) practice in Winnipeg.
05 February 2026
Canada

BDO acquires government grant consultancy GrantMatch BDO, a mid-market accounting and consulting firm, has acquired GrantMatch, an Oakville, ON-based government grant advisory services firm.
27 January 2026
South Africa

Agricultural sector is critical to ensure supply of food to FMCG sector The growth of the agricultural sector will always be critical not only for national food security in South Africa but to ensure uninterrupted supply of manufactured food products to the Fast-Moving C
26 January 2026
Australia

BDO adds six new partners in Australia to kick off the new year Accounting and consulting firm BDO has added six new partners in Australia to begin the year, including four internal promotions and two new recruits in Chris Richardson and Ella White.
08 January 2026
United Kingdom

Andrew Howson named national head of private equity for BDO BDO has appointed Andrew Howson as its new UK head of private equity. He takes on the role having joined the firm eight years previously.
19 December 2025
Australia

BDO joins Netball Queensland on regional social impact initiative Professional services firm BDO has teamed up with Netball Queensland on a program which promotes the sport’s social impact through community initiatives as to accessibility and inclusion.
19 December 2025
United Kingdom

BDO announces appointment of three new partners Accountancy and business advisory organisation BDO has announced the appointment of three new partners.
16 December 2025
United States

BDO launches government services subsidiary BDO USA has launched BDO Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary serving state and municipal clients in the continental US and Puerto Rico.
12 December 2025
Canada

BDO hires Elaine Hultzer as assurance partner BDO, a national mid-market accounting and consulting firm, has hired Elaine Hultzer as a partner in its assurance practice in Toronto.
09 December 2025
Australia

BDO boosts Australian C-suite with Tiffany Wong and Nicole Aman Accounting and consulting firm BDO has made two external additions to its C-suite, bringing in both Tiffany Wong as CIO and Nicole Aman as chief client officer.
24 November 2025
United Kingdom

BDO promotes almost 2,000 people in end of year development cycle In its annual end of year performance development cycle, BDO has promoted almost 2,000 staff across its 18 UK offices. Over half of the promotions are in regions outside of London.
21 November 2025
Canada

BDO hires Ratan Verma and Herbert Wong as assurance partners BDO has hired Ratan Verma and Herbert Wong as partners in its assurance practices in Toronto and Vancouver, respectively.
18 November 2025
United Kingdom

UK and Ireland member firms of BDO in advanced merger discussions BDO’s UK wing is in advanced merger discussions with BDO Ireland. The move is subject to a partner vote – but could create a combined firm of more than 8,000 staff.
18 November 2025
United Kingdom

Mark Sykes named head of consulting at BDO BDO has installed a new head of consulting, with immediate effect. Mark Sykes takes on the role on a permanent basis, having worked in an interim capacity since the summer.
06 November 2025
Australia

BDO Australia chief executive Tony Schiffmann steps into global chair role Global accounting and consulting firm BDO has appointed Australian chief executive Tony Schiffmann as its new global chair as part of a ‘strategic reset’ and highest-level long-term succession planni
30 October 2025
South Africa

Siyabonga Mthembu (BDO) shares sustainability trends in South Africa’s automotive sector South Africa’s automotive and mobility sector is undergoing a profound transformation, with sustainability emerging as a key driver.
27 October 2025
Canada

BDO adds Matthew Westphalen as partner in BSO business BDO, a mid-market accounting and consulting firm, has hired Matthew Westphalen as a partner in the financial reporting and insights practice within the business services and outsourcing (BSO)
07 October 2025
Canada

BDO Canada launches brand refresh BDO Canada, a mid-market accounting and consulting firm, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity. The firm’s new tagline is “Do more together.
01 October 2025
United Kingdom

BDO welcomes annual intake of 600 trainees Professional services firm BDO has welcomed over 600 graduates, school leaver apprentices and industrial placements to the organisation.
01 October 2025
South Africa

South African mining sector set to become a key enabler of energy transition South Africa is attracting the attention of investors in the mining sector as the continent rapidly becomes a key target for critical commodities like copper and lithium.
26 September 2025
Australia

BDO appoints Anders Magnusson as inaugural chief economist in Australia Accounting and consulting firm BDO has appointed Adelaide-based partner Anders Magnusson to the newly-created chief economist role, following in the footsteps of its fellow Australian mid-tiers.
18 September 2025

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