By RANOBA BAOA
Leading Fijian chartered accountant practice G. Lal + Co. has joined BDO International as a member firm effective from 1 December, boosting services available to clients here.
BDO is the fifth largest full service audit, tax and advisory firm in the world, with over 56,000 people working out of 1,264 offices in 144 countries. BDO provides services to a diverse range of clients, from large corporations to private businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals, across a broad array of industry sectors.
G. Lal partner Pradeep Patel told the Fiji Sun: “In joining BDO, we feel we have found an international firm with a very compatible practice philosophy and culture to our own.
“Our growing clients will still receive the local hands-on service they value, but will now have access to a wider array of services, extensive industry experience and the resources of BDO’s extensive global network.
“The BDO network will add value as it allows us to practice as usual with an added benefit of additional support, resources and availability of expert services.
“The strength of the BDO brand, as well as the cohesive and robust global network, will be a welcomed addition to the firm’s ability to continue providing best practice services to our clients, and solid career opportunities for our people.”
Mr Patel said the transition to BDO will not change any arrangements G. Lal currently has with clients, nor will it affect the current relationship.
“You will continue to see the familiar faces with whom you have worked with and all relationships with us will continue uninterrupted,” he said.
G. Lal + Co. partner Pradeep Patel