BDO Canada acquires Montreal-based FL Fuller Landau

BDO Canada has acquired FL Fuller Landau, a Montreal-based accounting and consulting firm.

Founded in 1963, FL Fuller Landau focuses on family businesses and family offices. The firm provides services in accounting, assurance, tax, corporate finance, human resources consulting, and restructuring and turnaround.

The deal will expand BDO’s Quebec presence, where it has Montreal and Quebec City locations. The mid-market accountancy has more than 4,300 people across 100+ offices nationwide.

“Our merger with FL Fuller Landau further strengthens BDO’s position as the leading firm for entrepreneurial businesses in Québec,” said Mina Farinacci, managing partner for BDO in Montreal. “With 16 partners and more than 90 professionals joining our team, we will offer extensive local expertise to our clients with a shared culture focused on delivering an exceptional experience to our people and our clients.”

BDO Canada acquired data consultancies SimplicityBI and Lixar in 2021 and 2020, respectively. The firm also in 2020 bought mergers and acquisitions specialist Geneva Canada.

“With BDO, we are joining an extensive team of like-minded professionals who have a passion for helping businesses succeed,” stated Michael Newton, managing partner for FL Fuller Landau. “We look forward to expanding our services and capabilities as a combined team, and help our clients meet their evolving business needs in Québec and beyond.”

The transaction, for which financial terms were not disclosed, completed on January 1, 2023.