Celebrating Rho’s First Year at BDO Evolve

Kicking off Accountant Conference Season with a Big Winner in Las Vegas
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Dominic Daley
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June 6, 2025
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This spring, Rho proudly participated in our first-ever BDO Evolve Conference as a new member of the BDO Alliance USA’s Vendor Marketing Program, an exciting milestone as we expand access to frictionless fintech for growth-minded accounting firms and the clients they serve.  Our sponsorship is the first of nine events that we will be supporting this conference season.  Read more about where we will be here.

As part of the BDO Alliance USA, a nationwide association of independently owned accounting and consulting firms, Rho now joins a powerful community that gives member firms direct access to our full-suite business banking platform, purpose-built to help organizations manage cash, control spend, and scale smarter.

The months following tax season are filled with a multitude of events focused on providing accountants and the ecosystem providers that support them with the opportunity to gather together, strengthen relationships, set aside time for education and refill the swag coffers. This year Rho decided to kickoff our participation in various accounting and industry conferences with a decidedly different approach - giveaways for premium luggage from popular brand Rimowa and luxury vacation experiences.  Hundreds have already entered the contest online and onsite at BDO Evolve. 

“Escape with Rho” Giveaway: Congratulations to Anat Borodyansky!

Our Vegas booth may have been buzzing with Rho hats and high-fives, but the highlight? Announcing the first winner of our “Escape with Rho” giveaway. The initial prize: a luxury vacation on us to unwind, recharge, and return back to work refreshed and inspired.

Congratulations to Anat Borodyansky, Partner at HM&M, a Springline Company—our very first “Escape with Rho” winner! With choices that included glamping in the Grand Canyon, listening to jazz in New Orleans and exploring the Hot Springs of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Anat chose a culinary adventure in Napa Valley as her prize.

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Winning this escape is an absolute thrill! I am very excited - thank you Rho! It’s amazing to see how the BDO Alliance continues to bring people and opportunities together. I have been attending the BDO conference for almost a decade now and never thought I’d be lucky enough to win something as cool as this trip! 

Ready to escape from tedious reconciliations, worries about data privacy and security and unnecessary fees? Enter the Escape with Rho contest here.  

What We Learned at BDO Evolve

Attending our first BDO Evolve gave us powerful insight into what matters most to today’s accounting and advisory firms. Some of our takeaways:

Tech Consolidation & AI Curiosity

Consolidation is top of mind—firms want fewer tools, smarter workflows, and more automation. AI was a hot topic, with attendees eager to understand how it complements (not replaces) human expertise.

Trust Is the Currency

From private chats to main stage panels, it was clear: this Alliance is built on trust. Whether it’s tech recommendations or business growth advice, members lean on each other—and we’re honored to be invited in.

Hat Rack Revolution

We couldn’t keep our white Rho caps on the table. Literally. Our hat rack became the social centerpiece of the booth, with attendees snapping selfies and grabbing hats like they were limited-edition collectibles.

Hustle from Gate to Gate

Deals were inked in the booth, yes. But also in line for coffee, in the back of Ubers, and even while hustling for red-eye flights. Our team showed up with hustle and humanity—an approach that clearly resonated.

Fashion Forward

Conference style is evolving—branded blazers and windbreakers are in, and Rho merch is officially streetwear.

More Than Just Booth Talk: What This Means for Firms

Rho’s participation in the BDO Vendor Marketing Program is part of a broader strategy to give Alliance firms and their clients access to premium, modern financial infrastructure, without sacrificing service or simplicity. Members who join Rho’s Accountant Partner Program receive:

  • $2.5k bonus1 after onboarding their 2nd client

  • Up to 2% cashback* through Rho Platinum

  • 24/7 concierge banking support

  • Full-featured AP automation and spend-management tools

  • Free bill pay and zero SaaS fees

Just the Beginning

As we continue to grow our presence across BDO Alliance USA events, area meetings, and digital touchpoints, we’re excited to bring more value, insight, and opportunity to the incredible firms in this community.

To learn more about how Rho helps accounting firms automate manual tasks, unlock client value, and fuel smarter growth, visit: https://www.rho.co/accountants

Rho is a fintech company, not a bank or an FDIC-insured depository institution. Checking account and card services provided by Webster Bank N.A., member FDIC.

* Up to 2% cashback; terms and conditions apply. See eligibility and complete Rho Cashback Rewards Program terms and conditions here.

1 Subject to the terms and conditions of the Referral Partner Agreement, BDO Alliance USA Members who join Rho's Partner Program ("Referral Partner") are eligible to receive both standard referral fees and a one-time $2,500.00 USD sign-on bonus credit after successfully onboarding their second new-to-Rho client. The following requirements must be met: (1) Both onboarded clients must be new Rho customers and meet eligibility requirements; (2) Each onboarded client must either maintain an average deposit balance of $100,000 or more in a Rho checking account for 90 days OR spend $50,000 or more using the Rho charge card within 90 days, with both periods beginning from the date the client is onboarded, approved, and activated; (3) Each referred client is eligible to receive a $500 incentive upon meeting these requirements. All clients are subject to Rho's verification. Cannot combine offers. Rho may discontinue, suspend benefits or require repayment for misuse. The one-time $2,500.00 USD sign-on bonus credit will be paid within thirty (30) calendar days following the successful qualification of the second referred client meeting the requirements specified above. Payment is subject to (i) Referral Partner's compliance with these terms, (ii)completion of a W-9, and (iii) provision of required bank account and routing numbers. All standard referral fees will be paid in accordance with the payment terms set forth in the Referral Partner Agreement. Rho is a fintech, not a bank.

Dominic Daley
June 6, 2025
Dominic Daley is the Vice President of Channel Sales at Rho. With a decade of experience in scaling Partner Programs, he oversees Rho’s partnership ecosystem strategy, building and nurturing relationships with the accounting industry, key software partners, and venture capital investment firms. Previously, he led Partner Sales at Gusto.

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