Elysia Rothwell

Executive summary

Elysia is a Partner in BDO’s Audit & Assurance team in Sydney. She has over 19 years’ experience. Known for her strong organisational skills and client-focused approach, Elysia is a trusted advisor who delivers high-quality audit services tailored to each client’s unique needs.

She has worked with a diverse portfolio of clients, from small private entities to large, listed multinational companies. Whilst her experience spans a wide range of industries, Elysia has a particular passion for the real estate, property and construction sector, where she brings deep expertise and insight. She also has significant experience working with professional service firms, offering insights and assurance solutions that support their evolving business models and operational needs.

With considerable audit, assurance, and advisory services experience, Elysia helps clients meet their reporting obligations while adding value throughout the audit process. She is committed to building strong, collaborative relationships and serves as the primary point of contact between BDO and her clients, ensuring audits are delivered efficiently, effectively, and with a focus on meaningful outcomes.

Expertise

• Audit and review engagements
• Agreed upon procedures
• Compliance engagements
• AFSL audits
• Fraud investigation
• Internal controls review
• Corporate governance review
• Accounting advisory

Experience

External audits for:

• Real estate and construction clients, including:
  • Developers
  • Commercial construction companies
  • Residential construction companies
  • Community housing providers
  • Real estate investment companies and fund managers
  • Proptech businesses
  • Construction equipment companies
  • Major real estate services providers, including agencies
• Professional services providers, including:
  • Accounting firms
  • Law firms
  • Advertising agencies
  • Recruitment businesses
• Member based organisations, including community, RSL, and sporting clubs
• Technology companies
• Not-for-profits
• Media companies

Qualifications and affiliations

• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Member, CA ANZ
• Registered Company Auditor
• Qualified External Examiner with the Law Society of NSW

Professional engagements and activities

• Member, Property Council of Australia Capital Markets: Fund Managers Roundtable
• Member, BDO Real Estate and Construction Group (Nationally and Globally)
• Author of BDO’s Construction Surveys