Technology, Media & Telecoms

Investing in the Future of Technology, Media, and Telecommunications

The Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector is at the forefront of global innovation and transformation. BDO combines audit, advisory, tax, accounting, and consulting expertise to address the complex needs of TMT businesses. From startups to multinational giants, we help organizations navigate their challenges effectively.

We use our multidisciplinary skills to contribute to our clients' growth: Audit, due diligence, valuations, accounting expertise, consulting & contributions and merger audits.

Operating in 167 countries, our global network includes a Center of Excellence for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications, ensuring access to the latest industry insights and best practices worldwide.

Meetings are held several times a year, and numerous publications review the latest news and issues in this key sector.

Audiovisual, Culture, and Media

Professionals in the cinema, audiovisual, media, or culture sectors: save time to focus your resources on your operational activities.

You must deal with specific tax, accounting, social, and financing constraints related to your activity. Our experience with production companies, TV channels, and radio stations allows us to assist you in producing and analyzing your results, as well as in the decision-making process for accounting, tax, and administrative management.

With an in-depth knowledge of the cinema, audiovisual, culture, and media sectors and their regulatory framework, our BDO experts are here to support you in statutory or contractual audit missions, consulting, payroll management, or accounting expertise.

Accountants dedicated to cinema, audiovisual, culture, and media

Our expertise:

  • Accounting, tax management, and reporting; 
  • Payroll management and social expertise; 
  • Certification and contractual audits.


The BDO accounting firm also offers:

  • In-depth knowledge of your sector and the ability to mobilize the necessary resources for your projects; 
  • Tailor-made services adapted to the accounting expertise of your sector as well as your personal situation; 
  • A personalized relationship with a dedicated contact: your audiovisual, culture, and media accountant; 
  • A response to your request within 24 hours.

Telecommunications

The evolution of the telecom sector in recent decades has been exceptional, and we all need to adapt to it.

For nearly 20 years, France Télécom was a public monopoly, and the telecom sector was considered one of the most stable. Today, the opening of competition, the emergence of new technologies, and new players have completely transformed the landscape.

Operators have had to revise their strategies and business models by integrating numerous new services.

However, these innovations bring new responsibilities: increased regulation, financial risks, currency fluctuations, data protection, short supply chains, and potential dependence on suppliers.

Regarding regulatory aspects, one of the most significant challenges for telecommunications companies is the adoption of IFRS, which may require investments in efficient information systems.

BDO's team includes highly experienced telecommunications consultants, in connection with our global center of excellence, to help you stay ahead of the competition. Our extensive network allows our professionals to stay abreast of sector developments and keep our clients informed of potential challenges and opportunities, both locally and internationally.

Our multidisciplinary approach (accounting expertise, audit, consulting, social & HR expertise, legal, tax, etc.) and our in-depth knowledge of the sector enable us to support you in the best possible way.

Trust specialists to succeed in the highly evolving and ultra-competitive telecom market.

The rapid evolution of technologies is transforming all sectors

Uberization, big data, artificial intelligence, cloud... The technology sector is evolving rapidly, as evidenced by the number of mergers and acquisitions contributing to the consolidation of the sector and the anticipation of future growth sources.

With intense competitive pressure and the desire to achieve the famous convergence between hardware, software, and services, technology market players face numerous challenges: target identification, R&D financing, go-to-market approaches...

At the same time, consumer expectations are increasingly high, demanding integrated and user-friendly solutions, suited to a world where mobile-only is set to dethrone mobile-first. Design becomes a crucial dimension of product and service development.

In this context, traditional business models (licenses) are giving way to more attractive new usages.

To design and execute these strategies, complex transactions sometimes need to be concluded. Organizations accelerating their product development cycles may face various financial and operational obstacles, including increased R&D investment needs and the complexity of financial reporting rules and tax regulations.
 

We help you implement the right technologies

At BDO, our specialized teams are well-versed in the technology sector and anticipate the consequences for your business. We can also help you position yourself well to manage and successfully complete complex business agreements or transactions.

BDO's technology sector team offers you:

  • Experienced auditors and consultants in the technology sector
  • Market insights and knowledge of best practices in the sector
  • Advice to navigate the complex financial reporting requirements


BDO has the necessary experience and knowledge of the sector to be not only your partner in audit and accounting but also a multidisciplinary advisor (information systems, innovation financing...) you can trust. Our extensive network (with a sectoral center of excellence in Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) also allows us to support you wherever you wish to develop your business.

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Pierre-Michel Peugnet

Pierre-Michel Peugnet

Partner, Deal Advisory
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