David Palmer

Executive summary

David is Office Managing Partner for BDO in Hobart. He is focused on quality and building strong relationships with clients, enabling cooperation from both his clients and his team.

David has significant experience in audits of major, diversified groups, as well as associations, community groups, and not-for-profit providers. He has managed audits directly, including the review and preparation of government acquittal reports and providing accounting advice and support to management.

David has worked as an accountant in Hobart, Melbourne, and the United Kingdom. He joined BDO in 2004, and was promoted to Partner in 2014.

Expertise

• External audit
• Financial accounting and reporting
• Business consulting
• Business services
• Taxation compliance and advice

Experience

Hobart Managing Partner, April 2021 to current

• As Managing Partner, David is responsible for BDO’s strategic execution and growth in Tasmania. He leads a team of 30 people. 

Partner, Audit & Assurance, July 2014 to April 2021

• External audit of a major diversified construction company in Tasmania
• External audit of a large transport industry group in Tasmania
• Audit and consulting with a significant supplier of seafood in the Australian market.

Qualifications and affiliations

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Human Resource Management)
• Member, CA ANZ
• Registered Company Auditor
• Registered SMSF Auditor