Alex Young

Alex Young

  • Associate Partner | Audit & Assurance
  • Melbourne
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Alex Young has almost 10 years of experience in a diverse range of audit and assurance assignments. He was appointed Associate Partner in 2024.

He has a very strong background in interpreting and applying accounting standards across a broad range of industries including IT, recruitment, financial services, and not-for-profits.

Alex prides himself on building strong relationships with clients, who value his ability to work collaboratively and think outside the box to solve complex problems.

At BG Private, Alex Young oversees a team of auditors and coordinates audit engagements. He is committed to training and motivating his team and ensuring they have a client-focused approach to their audit work.

Alex is a third-generation accountant – so he never stood a chance – and he knew at a young age that this was the career for him. In his free time, you’ll find Alex on the golf course or at a Collingwood game.

Contact Alex Young on +61 3 9810 0700 or

Experiences of note

  • External audits for the TV production company WTFN, producer of Bondi Vet and Paramedics.
  • External audits for Drake Australia – one of the largest recruitment companies globally.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  • Registered Superannuation Auditor (number 100301424)

Memberships

  • Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

Highly regarded in

  • External audit
  • SMSF audits
  • Trust account audits
  • Financial reporting
  • Application of Australian accounting standards

Specialisations

  • Not-for-profit audits
  • AFSL audit and compliance
  • Self-Managed Superannuation Funds