Theunis Schoeman

Theunis is the Head of the IFRS Technical division at BDO South Africa. He has 28 years’ experience in this field.  He obtained his honours degree in commerce from the Rand Afrikaans University (now UJ) in 1997 and passed the final qualifying exam for chartered accountants in March 1998, achieving 7th place in the country. Theunis served articles with Fisher Hoffman PKF and on completion in 2001, started the firm's technical department. In 2006 he was appointed as a partner and continued in this role through various mergers. 

He is actively involved in consulting with clients on IFRS application matters and provides regular training to clients and staff. 

He represents BDO South Africa on the BDO International IFRS Policy Committee which provides guidance and publications to the International BDO firm.

Largest Financial Services clients serviced:

• Finbond

Group / Multinational audit experience

Acts as Engagement Partner on large, complex listed group audits, overseeing consolidated financial reporting across diverse sectors. Brings extensive expertise in IFRS and provides technical guidance to audit teams involved in multinational group engagements and cross-border reporting matters.

Qualifications and professional affiliations 

• CA (SA)
• South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
• Registered Auditor (RA)