BDO

BDO is an accounting and professional services firm working with clients throughout the United States and internationally. Its work spans audit, tax and advisory, and the firm describes itself as an employee-owned business through an ESOP structure. It publishes regular research and articles for finance and business leaders.

What BDO does

• Audit and assurance: independent review of financial statements and related assurance work.
• Tax: tax planning and compliance, backed by an annual survey of tax leaders.
• Advisory: consulting on finance, risk, operations and strategy.
• BDO Digital: technology consulting, including ERP and AI readiness.
• Sustainability and ESG: guidance on reporting frameworks and greenhouse gas accounting.

Who it works with

Clients range across industries, including healthcare providers and nonprofit organisations, and the firm publishes sector-specific outlook reports for them.

Key facts

• Ownership: employee-owned through an ESOP.
• Coverage: United States, with a global network.
• Publications: surveys, articles and readiness tools on AI, ERP and sustainability.