BDO Connect

A professional network delivering expert support to members

Grow your practice with confidence. Join a community of professionals backed by BDO’s expert support, tools, and exclusive events—free to join and built for small practices like yours.

Join BDO Connect

Membership is free and takes 2 minutes to sign up.

Why small firms and sole practitioners choose BDO Connect

Already trusted by over 2,000 professionals across Australia, BDO Connect is a complimentary membership program designed specifically for accountants, boutique advisers, and legal professionals who operate as sole practitioners or in small to medium-sized practices.

Our deep understanding of these professionals’ unique needs allows us to provide the non-competitive support you need to expand your offerings and enhance your client relationships.

How BDO Connect works

Step 1. Join for free – Submit your expression of interest in under 2 minutes.

Step 2. Get access – Receive details for our Member Hub and start exploring.

Step 3. Grow – Expand your services with BDO’s trusted support.

Step 4. Connect – Attend exclusive events and build your community of peers.

What you get with free membership

  • Support for sole practitioners and small firms
  • BDO technical advice - brief guidance on general queries
  • Connect with peers across accounting, advisory, and legal professions
  • Exclusive tools, resources and technical updates
  • Certificate of attendance for CPD hours on training, webinars, and expert-led events
  • A non-compete promise to protect your clients

Ready to grow your network and support your clients with confidence?

Join BDO Connect

Trusted by professionals like you

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Our commitment to non-compete

At BDO, we value the trust you place in us. We commit to not directly contacting any client referred by a BDO Connect member for the same or similar services. 

Should we be approached to undertake work for any clients of a BDO Connect member, we will reach out to discuss the matter first.

Exclusive member events

BDO Connect National Forum

Join us at the BDO Connect National Forum 2025, our exclusive flagship event for members across the country.

Find out more

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Tax update series

In this webinar series, we aim to provide the latest tax updates with a focus on corporate tax and indirect tax. This complimentary series of webinars is exclusive to BDO Connect members.

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Boardroom lunch series

These events focus on the key issues and hot topics impacting BDO Connect members, and provide an opportunity to network and share with your peers over a provided lunch.

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Technical super updates

In this webinar series, our experts cover recent key legislative changes, client strategies, compliance requirements, and recent changes in the superannuation landscape, ensuring members are up to date.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 Yes – membership is completely free for eligible professionals.

We welcome SME accountants, boutique advisers, and legal professionals across Australia, particularly those in sole or small practices.

You’ll have access to technical advice, exclusive content, and a trusted referral network. For complex matters, BDO offers tailored advisory services on a fee-for-service basis.

No – BDO Connect has a strict non-compete commitment. We will never approach your clients for the same or similar services without your consent.

Once you join, you’ll receive details to access the BDO Connect hub, where you’ll find technical updates, event invites, and exclusive resources.

Members are invited to webinars, boardroom lunches, and our annual National Forums – all designed to keep you informed and connected.

Yes, in-person events are held across Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Yes. Our referral model is designed to protect your client relationships. We act as an extension of your service, not a replacement.

You can engage BDO for tailored support. We’ll provide a clear scope and fee estimate, and you can choose whether the invoice goes to your firm or your client.

Yes, you can unsubscribe at any time or simply update your details with us to move your membership with you. 

Get in touch

Have questions? We're here to support you. Email us at bdoconnect@bdo.com.au or contact one of our BDO Connect advisers.

Take the next step in enhancing your practice with the support of BDO as your trusted partner.

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Meet our team

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Dr. Mark Pizzacalla

National Leader, BDO Connect
Partner, Business Services
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Mark Pollock

Partner, Corporate & International Tax
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Pulin Desai

Partner, Corporate & International Tax
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