BDO is one of the world’s leading advisory organisations with quality and integrity at our core. We are a 100 per cent Australian-owned public company, formed and regulated under the Corporations Act.
BDO established its Canberra office in 2024 under the leadership of Partner in Charge, Paul McDougall. Our team is proud to support Federal Government clients with quality and practical advice tailored to the realities of the public sector.
We understand the environment in which government agencies operate, from evolving policy priorities and legislative obligations to fiscal pressures, community expectations and the need for robust governance and oversight.
We provide tailored support across strategy, performance, program delivery, financial advisory, governance, risk, assurance, cyber, data, digital and AI. Our objective is not simply to deliver a piece of work. It is to leave your organisation with stronger capability, practical tools and greater confidence to sustain the outcomes.
skill categories working 4 major panels
of Canberra staff hold a security clearance
staff nationally, across 14 offices in Australia
agencies we have worked with in the last 3 years
BDO is committed to supporting a high-performing and future-ready public sector and are proud to support IPAA ACT as a Tier 2 partner.
Our local advisers can draw on support from our national capabilities and BDO’s global network, giving agencies access to specialists whilst retaining responsive, senior-led delivery in Canberra.
We support public sector leaders to translate policy and strategic priorities into practical, achievable and sustainable improvements.
Our services include:
Read more: Strategy and performance.
We bring together expertise across technology, cyber security, data, analytics and AI to help agencies modernise responsibly and manage evolving risks.
Our services include:
Read more: Cyber, data, digital and AI.
We help agencies establish strong delivery foundations, maintain oversight and respond to challenges across the program and project lifecycle. We work collaboratively with agencies to keep complex initiatives on track, providing practical advice, delivery expertise and independent insight.
Our services include:
Read more: Program and project delivery.
We help public sector organisations strengthen financial management, improve reporting and make better-informed investment and funding decisions.
Our services include:
Read more: Accounting and financial advisory.
Independent assurance helps agencies identify emerging risks, strengthen controls and demonstrate accountability. We provide independent assessments and practical advice to help agencies identify, manage and mitigate risks across major programs, projects and transformation initiatives.
Our services include:
Read more: Program and project assurance.
We deliver independent, risk-based internal audit services that strengthen control environments, support accountability and provide clear, actionable insight.
Our services include:
Read more: Internal audit.
We help agencies establish fit-for-purpose governance and risk arrangements that support effective delivery, defensible decisions and accountability.
Our support can include:
Read more: Governance, risk and compliance.
BDO is an endorsed supplier through a range of Commonwealth procurement panels and arrangements. Eligible agencies can engage BDO Services Pty Ltd for services across relevant categories.
Our team has extensive Federal Government and Defence experience. Contact our team directly to discuss your needs or submit a a request for proposal.
Aaron Hooper
Alexander Block
Dasun Rajapakse
Fahim Khondaker
Hellen Thomas
Julianne Kennedy
Lachlan Rasheed
Nabil Hossain
Nick Kervin
Paul McDougall
Peter Sheehan
Sarah D'Arcy
Stefanie Bradley
Contact us
Contact our team to discuss your needs using the request for proposal form.
Alternatively, call 1300 138 991 to speak with an adviser in your nearest BDO office.
