John Heffer

I am a Technology Risk Assurance partner in the Baker Street office and lead our national Audit Data Analytics team, responsible for delivering data analytics engagements across all offices and sectors including financial services. I have been with BDO for 34 years and have extensive experience of delivering Audit Data Analytics, IT Audits, and advisory services to a broad range of engagements including large, listed, governmental and multi-national entities.

Alongside leading the data team, I have a reputation for driving innovation including designing and building the BDO Advantage Data Analytics solution and leading its growth whilst promoting its concepts within the UK and Internationally. I have also been responsible for rolling out solutions into the auditor’s digital toolkit including Rainbow, Inflo, DocuSign & DataSnipper and am heavily involved in Audit Labs, the Digital Audit Community, and several audit quality initiatives. I also sit as the UK’s representative on the BDO International Audit Innovation Board (AFG) and as an Audit stream representative on the BDO International Global Portals Steerco