BDO in Australia

Get ready for the proposed timeline for assurance over your sustainability report. With new legislation mandating sustainability reporting, a new era is beginning for entities lodging financial statements with ASIC.   Starting 1 January 2025, Group 1 entities will need to prepare their first sustainability reports for years ending 31 December 2025 onwards.   Curious about what this means for your organisation? Read our article to ensure you’re ready for this significant change. #Sustainability #ClimateRisk #assurance #CorporateReporting

Today, we celebrate National Agriculture Day, our chance to honour and learn about Australia’s incredible farm sector. This day is dedicated to recognising an industry that touches our lives every single day. Join us in celebrating the hard work and innovation that drives the Australian agricultural sector forward. BDO has long been a proud supporter of Australian agriculture, working with clients across all parts of the food and agribusiness value chain, from producers and retailers to startups and successful established companies. Learn more about our capabilities and how we can support your business: https://lnkd.in/gEvQA8a #AgDayAu #Agriculture #Agribusiness

BDO is proud to have supported UK education provider Oxford International Education Group (OIEG) to acquire Melbourne-based higher education providers Universal Higher Education and Universal English. BDO, led by Greg Ellis, Andy Cawthron and James Momsen, proudly supported OIEG with due diligence and structuring support. Learn more about the transaction on our website. #deals #acquisition #merger

Register now for our webinar tailored for not-for-profit and charity organisations preparing for 31 December 2024 reporting. Led by our not-for-profit National Leader, Elizabeth Blunt, and BDO Partner, Aletta Boshoff, they will discuss latest financial updates impacting the sector including: 👉 Sustainability and ESG reporting 👉 Proposed accounting requirements for tier 3 entities 👉 Related party disclosures for ACNC SPFS 👉 New standards affecting NFPs including AASB 2021-2, AASB 2021-5 and AASB 2022-3. Register now. https://lnkd.in/gchGag4e #NFP #Webinar

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 BDO A-REIT Survey, marking our 30th annual publication of the survey. As the Australian Real Estate Investment Trust (A-REIT) sector continues to rebound from the pandemic, this year's survey provides a comprehensive look at the key themes and performance drivers of FY24. For 30 years, BDO has been at the forefront of A-REIT market analysis, providing expert insights and in-depth annual reports that have become essential resources for understanding the sector's evolution and trends. Discover the key milestones that have shaped the A-REIT industry over these last three decades, as well as the three dominant themes that have emerged from this year’s findings, as REITs have achieved growth through innovative investment. Download our 2024 survey today: https://lnkd.in/gM5bpcrx #investment #realestate #AREIT #property

Last week, our Perth office hosted the latest instalment of our ‘Talking Tax’ roundtable lunch series where BDO Transfer Pricing Partners, Bill Yohana and Michael Smith, delivered a comprehensive update on the transfer pricing landscape. The session covered a discussion of key topics from TP Minds Australia, including arm’s-length capital structures, Public Country-by-Country reporting updates, recent regulatory developments and ATO guidance on intangibles. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the insightful conversation. #TransferPricing #BDOProud #TPMindsAustralia2024

We are #BDOproud to welcome our Canberra-based advisory team, bringing extensive Federal Government experience to our new office in the nation's capital. Our team provides advice and support across a range of advisory services and is passionate about capability uplift to help the public sector achieve its outcomes. Learn more about our Canberra team: https://lnkd.in/gHYfMVTJ #Canberra #Government #PublicSector

Last week, our Perth office had the pleasure of hosting the annual Capital Markets Outlook event in collaboration with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Expertly moderated by BDO’s Global Natural Resources & Energy Leader, Sherif Andrawes, this year’s event was impeccably timed. Our expert panel discussed the implications of the US Presidential elections for the WA economy, and provided valuable insights into the energy transition, the strength of private equity, the rise of artificial intelligence, and the implications for uranium. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the engaging discussions. #BDOProud #CapitalMarkets #CorporateFinance

Are you ready for the 31 December year-end? Join our IFRS and Corporate Reporting National Leader, Aletta Boshoff, and Partner, Kevin Frohbus, as they help you prepare for year-end by discussing the latest developments in IFRS® Accounting Standards and Sustainability Disclosure Standards, focusing specifically on Australian entities. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g9GsKvMd #IFRS #CorporateReporting #webinar

BDO Partner Matina Moffitt FCA is speaking at the Women in Finance Summit this Friday, and she spoke to Money Management about embracing diversity in the workplace. “Organisations need to embed that diversity and give employees the platform to share their thoughts...People will be bringing different ideas and solutions to the table, which then hopefully makes the company more efficient,” she said. #womeninfinance #diversity #inclusion