BDO History

What does BDO stand for? Literally, BDO stands for Binder Dijker Otte.

BDO was founded in 1963 with five original member firms in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, the US, and Canada. These firms formed the Binder Seidman International Group. In 1973, the British, German and Dutch member firms adopted a common name whose acronym has endured for the entire global network. That name was Binder Hamlyn (UK) Dijker & Co (Holland) Otte & Co (Germany).

What does BDO stand for? Literally, BDO stands for Binder Dijker Otte.

BDO Global Network

BDO Network

We’re proud that in the subsequent 50+ years, BDO has grown into a US$13 billion+ business, operating in 166 countries. We have achieved this by adapting to the changes brought about by external forces such as regulation and globalisation, as well as the changing needs and expectations of our clients.
With a global footprint, BDO companies provide access to experts based on the needs of clients and the location of their business activities.

Exceptional Client Service, Delivered across the World


We live and operate in a challenging environment characterised by an unpredictable global economy, ongoing political upheavals and the ever-present threat of terrorism.

In common with all businesses, we must take strategic decisions to ensure that we can continue to attract global clients, enter new markets, improve performance and manage risk.


We have invested in global infrastructure, technology and we are ready: this is what sets us apart from our competitors.


Above all, we will continue to deliver the exceptional client service for which we are known, because this is what differentiates us in our market. Technical excellence is a given, but our exceptional client service programme is embedded in our strategy and undertaken on a truly global level.


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One Network - Globally Connected

BDO’s global network extends across 166 countries and territories, with 115,000+ people working out of 1,776 offices – and they’re all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service.

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