BDO USA Welcomes Principal Class of 59 Professionals

CHICAGO, October 1, 2025 − BDO USA, one of the nation's leading accounting and advisory firms, has promoted 59 professionals to principal, effective October 1. 

I would like to extend my congratulations to our new principals on this major achievement. As leaders, mentors, and trusted advisors, these individuals embody BDO’s core purpose of helping people thrive every day by creating lasting value for our firm, clients and communities. Each brings an ownership mindset to everything they do, and I am confident that together they will help shape a bright future for our firm.
Wayne Berson
CEO, BDO USA

Click through the interactive map to learn more about the new principal class. As the firm celebrates the second anniversary of our ESOP, hear from each of these leaders on how they approach an ownership mindset.