BDO

• BDO Botswana is the local member firm of BDO Global, the world’s 5th‑largest professional services network with over US $15 billion in revenue and ~120,000 employees globally.

• The firm offers a comprehensive range of services including Audit, Accounting, Tax, Business Advisory, Corporate Finance, Forensic & Internal Audit, Wealth Management, Trusts & Estates, Payroll, Company Secretarial, and International Structuring.

📍 History & Presence in Botswana

• Founded in November 1993 in Selebi Phikwe.

• Joined the BDO network in 1998, then expanded to Gaborone.

• In 2000, they established and centralized operations in the Gaborone office.

• By 2005, BDO House was built in the Gaborone International Finance Park to accommodate growth.

🏙️ Office & Team

• Based in Gaborone, at BDO House, 28 Kgale Mews within the Gaborone International Finance Park.

• Contact details:

  • Phone: +267 390 2779

  • Email: bdo@bdo.bw

  • Postal Address: PO Box 1839, Gaborone

• Staff: Over 80 professionals, led by CEO Philip Lombard and Audit Partner Donavan van der Vyver.

• LinkedIn notes they have between 51–200 employees, suggesting ongoing growth.

🌍 Part of a Global Network

• Under the umbrella of BDO Global, headquartered in Belgium and coordinated through the UK.

• The global network spans 160+ countries with 1,500+ offices.

Key Strengths & Differentiators

1. Mid‑Market Focus: Strong emphasis on serving medium-sized and owner-managed businesses.

2. Comprehensive Service Suite: From core audit and tax to niche advisory and wealth services.

3. Regional Integration: Access to a broader African network via BDO East Africa and BDO Global.

4. Client-Centric Approach: Boasts agility, personal relationships, and tailored advice.

📣 Recent Activity

• Active on platforms like LinkedIn and X (Twitter), sharing insights—e.g., blending active vs. index investing.

• Hosts thought leadership events (like tax framework panels and fraud focus webinars across East Africa)

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