As tax agents, BDO is committed to upholding our professional and regulatory obligations, including with the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) which includes the Code of Professional Conduct as regulated by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).
The Australian entities in the BDO network that are registered tax agents are:
A full list of our registered tax agents can be accessed via the TPB Public Register.
Under s45 of the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024, BDO is required to advise current and prospective tax clients of various prescribed matters as set out below.
The Tax Practitioners Board maintains a searchable register of tax agents and BAS agents. The Register also includes details of past breaches of the Tax Agent Code of Professional Conduct and specific sanctions imposed on tax agents. View help with using the TPB Register for guidance on how to use the register.
View information on our complaints policy and process, including where a complaint pertains to the provision of tax services.
As tax agents, we must comply with the TASA including the Code of Professional Conduct along with other legislative and professional standard obligations to our clients as well as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and TPB. Our clients also have obligations to comply with taxation laws, as well as being truthful with information provided, keeping complete records, and if required, providing them on a timely basis, being co-operative with requests and meeting due dates as requested by tax agents.
Further information about tax agent and client obligations is available on the TPB website, refer ‘Information for Clients’ fact sheet.
Tax practitioners are required to disclose and provide details of any of the events prescribed under s45(1)(d) of the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 that have occurred involving the practitioner since 1 July 2022. As at 1 January 2025, we are not aware of any such matters relevant to BDO Agent entities. If a prescribed event occurs after 1 January 2025, we are required to disclose the matter within 30 days of the event.
Tax practitioners are required to disclose any conditions limiting the breadth of tax services that can be provided through the agency. You can search the TPB register for details of any conditions imposed on an entity’s (including individuals) tax agent registration.