Tim Kendall BDO Australia
Partner, Audit
Tim has worked in the chartered accounting profession since 1985 and has been a partner since 1994. He is a specialist in the audit and assurance area and has extensive experience in the audit of clients from a wide range of industries including manufacturing, mining, agribusiness, financial institutions and insurance. A large number of these are very large private companies or listed on the ASX.
Within the Brisbane office Tim is the Lead Partner for the Banking & Finance Sector group and the Partner in Charge for Audit. He is very experienced in the retail banking sector and is currently the partner responsible for the audit of a number of credit unions and building societies. His experience includes lead partner roles on engagements in retail banking, superannuation, insurance, resources, agri-business, not-for-profit, aviation, construction, and mining services.
As an audit and assurance partner Tim’s role includes forming opinions on the truth and fairness of financial reports, preparation of expert reports for prospectuses, audit services in respect of the prudential standards issued by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and technical advise on risk management systems. He also provides clients with advice in relation to interpretation of accounting standards and practical solutions to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
Tim is also Chairman of the BDO Australia Audit Committee and a member of the BDO International Audit and Accounting Steering Committee.