Would your customs processes stand up to a Revenue audit tomorrow?
Many businesses assume they are compliant because goods are moving and declarations are being submitted. Revenue may take a different view. For many importers and exporters, this is where unexpected risks emerge.
Join Lorna Kelly, Director in BDO's Customs & International Trade Services team, for a practical briefing exploring the customs risks businesses often overlook until Revenue comes calling.
Why attend?
In this session, Lorna will cover:
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Why goods moving smoothly does not necessarily mean your business is compliant
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The common assumptions businesses make about customs brokers — and where responsibility actually sits
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The customs risks and audit triggers Revenue is increasingly focusing on
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How to identify potential exposure before it becomes a financial or operational issue
- Practical steps to improve customs governance, documentation and audit readiness
Who is it for?
This session is designed for Finance Directors, CFOs, Operations Directors, Supply Chain and Logistics professionals involved in importing or exporting goods who want greater visibility over customs risk, stronger governance, and confidence that their current arrangements will stand up to Revenue scrutiny.
We expect this to be most relevant for organisations in Agri & Food, Manufacturing, Retail & Consumer Products, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Technology & Electronics, and Logistics & Distribution.
Meet the speaker
Lorna Kelly is a Director in the Customs and International Trade Services department at BDO Ireland, and has more than 20 years’ experience advising clients on customs compliance, international trade and supply chain risk.
She leads BDO’s customs clearance service offering, supporting businesses with the practical management of import and export customs requirements while helping them navigate increasingly complex trade obligations.
Lorna also advises organisations across a range of sectors on customs audits and reviews, import and export compliance, customs authorisations and Revenue audit preparedness.
She has extensive experience guiding companies through Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) applications and compliance reviews, with a strong track record of successful authorisations in both Ireland and the UK. Known for her practical and commercially focused approach, Lorna helps businesses strengthen customs governance, manage risk and maintain compliant and efficient supply chains.
Webinar details
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Topic: Revenue Customs Audits: Is your business ready?
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Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Time: 12:30pm (GMT)
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Duration: 1 hour
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Format: Online webinar