Core values

What matters to our people, matters. At BDO it’s personal.


Our values

Our HOW

Our values define us. We can get the numbers right. Our research can be solid. Our clients may be satisfied. But if we don’t act from a clear, shared set of values, we lose sight of what matters most — and who we are.

Our values are essential to delivering on the principles of our Clarity Charter, our public commitment to being ethical, independent and quality driven. It’s about clear thinking, clear action, and doing what’s right in every interaction.

At BDO South Africa, we live our values through CREATE — a powerful, practical framework that guides how we think, speak and act. These values shape our culture, fuel collaboration and inspire us to keep elevating people, business and society.

They influence every conversation, every client experience, every relationship and every decision. They’re not just what we believe — they’re how we show up.


BDO Values


Watch our BDO Values Manifesto video