BDO continues to strengthen its presence across the African continent with the inclusion of Ghana as a new territory in its international network. Effective August 2024, SCG Chartered Accountants has officially joined BDO, now operating as BDO Ghana. “Our clients are global, and if we are to drive both business growth and meaningful impact in the societies we serve, we must be where they are,” says Bonga Mokoena, CEO of BDO South Africa. “We have a clear ambition to be the leading service provider to both African and international markets. This strategic expansion into Ghana brings us one step closer to that goal.” Founded in 2009, SCG Audit (now BDO Ghana) is a well-established firm with a team of forty-five (45) professionals, based in Accra. The firm provides a range of audit, tax, accounting, and payroll services and has a strong track record of advising medium-sized companies across various industries. It is classified as A1—the highest tier in the 6-tier ranking system of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)—and is one of only fourteen (14) firms in the country with this distinction as of 3rd April 2025. George Katako, Managing Partner of BDO Ghana, expressed enthusiasm about the new chapter: “Having worked closely with BDO over the years, we are confident that joining the network positions us to sustain long-term growth. Growth is driven by the quality of leadership, and we believe the BDO structure enables that.” Katako further emphasised the alignment of values between the two firms: “The cluster model adopted by BDO—which promotes close collaboration and integration across firms—resonates deeply with our own culture. It allows us to function as one firm across borders, driving collective success.” Mark Stewart, Regional Director of BDO Africa, welcomed the development as a natural progression in their regional strategy: “We’ve had a strong relationship with the SCG team for years, and this formal integration is a milestone in our vision to expand across Africa’s most significant economies. George and his team have built a reputable firm, and with the support of BDO’s global resources, we look forward to scaling even greater heights together.” BDO now has a presence in the top nine (9) African countries by GDP and is consistently ranked among the top three (3) to five (5) firms in the markets where it operates. With representation across the continent through both member and referral firms, BDO offers access to clients in every African country. Globally, BDO spans 166 countries, with over 115,000 professionals working across more than 1,700 offices. BDO Ghana is located at Advantage Place, 8th Floor, 23 Mayor Road, Ridge West, Accra. Visit www.bdo.com.gh for more information. * This is based on the list of licensed firms that have fulfilled all the prescribed requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana. Firms have been categorised for the purposes of applying the appropriate licence fees. The criteria were on revenue levels, number of partners, and number of qualified staff etc. as reported by firms. The categories range from A1 to D, with A1 being firms in the highest category and in that order. ENDS