Christian Patone

Executive summary

Christian is a Partner in BDO’s Audit & Assurance team in Melbourne. He has a wealth of audit experience working with clients across a diverse range of industries including retail; construction and engineering; and logistics.

Known for his considered, approachable manner, Christian has experience with publicly listed companies, medium-to-large private companies, and not-for-profits. He is familiar with a broad range of accounting systems; he has also completed a number of specialised engagements outside of the audit field.

Christian spent two years in industry with a listed financial services company, where he experienced an IPO and managed the accounting for a number of acquisitions.

Expertise

• External audit services
• Statutory audits of small, large, and public companies
• Preparing financial statements
• Internal controls systems and internal audit
• Financial accounting

Qualifications and affiliations

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Information Systems
• Registered Company Auditor
• Member, CA ANZ