Cormac McConville

Executive summary

Cormac is a Partner in Audit & Assurance Quality (AAQ), which is part of the Audit Professional Practice Department. Cormac leads the AAQ team which supports audit partners and staff in all aspects of audit quality. He is also responsible for the service line’s system of quality management.

Prior to working with BDO, Cormac held a position with Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ) where he contributed to the content and delivery of the CA Program, specialising in the Audit and Assurance modules. Cormac continues to be involved with the CA Program and ongoing curriculum development.

Cormac has more than 18 years’ experience in the profession, including client-facing roles across Australia, Europe and Ireland.

Expertise

• Providing advice on audit and risk technical consultations.
• Representing the firm on various regulatory groups, including engaging with policy setters on the latest audit technical developments.
• Development of audit technical training and resources.
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement across the service line.
• Contributing to the adoption of audit transformation initiatives.

Experience

• Working collaboratively with partners and staff to achieve consistent quality outcomes.
• Monitoring firm and engagement performance via inspection programs and audit quality indicators, ensuring follow-up on any matters that may suggest a quality issue.
• Providing sound technical advice on technical consultations relating to audit, assurance, risk and ethics.
• Managing interactions with local and foreign regulators, including understanding findings to determine root causes and ensuring appropriate responses and remedial actions are implemented.
• Overseeing audit transformation projects focused on driving audit quality and efficiencies.
• Contributing to and influencing BDO Global audit initiatives.

Qualifications and affiliations

• Fellow Chartered Accountants Irelan
• Member of CA ANZ
• Advanced Diploma in Accounting
• BSc Management and Information Systems
• ISO Accreditations (9001, 14001, 4801), International organisation for standardisation.