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Irene Xu

Director

+86 21 6330 9962, ext. 838
irene.xu@cn.ebnerstolz.com
Your expert for:Audit Transaction Services

“If you are not inside a house, how can you know if it’s leaking? In business, you will always have two choices: you can either take action or do nothing. Although success is never guaranteed, one thing is certain: if you choose to do nothing, nothing will ever happen.” Irene Xu Director

Irene has worked in auditing since 2000, including nine years at a Big Four firm and three years for US-listed companies. She is an expert in PRC statutory audits and group reporting audits for large international companies in China.

In addition to audit opinions, she can also provide constructive advisory support to improve internal controls and the efficiency of company management.

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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit
Audit of group reporting under German GAAP and IFRS
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Financial due diligence
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Locations
Shanghai
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English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Chinese Certified Tax Agent

Vita Irene Xu

2018
Joined Ebner Stolz
2004
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
2003
Admission as Chinese Certified Tax Agent
2000
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at various CPA firms, including nine years at a Big Four firm

Summer Wu

Senior Manager

+86 21 6330 9962
summer.wu@cn.ebnerstolz.com
Your expert for:Audit Transaction Services

“Doctor, guard, counselor – no matter the role, working as an auditor is always fulfilling.” Summer Wu Senior Manager

Summer is a Certified Public Accountant in China and is familiar with international accounting rules, including IFRS and HGB. She has accumulated risk experience in auditing, due diligence, and compliance review. She is good at solving complex financial issues for our clients and is a trusted advisor.

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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit and group reporting
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Financial and tax due diligence
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Locations
Shanghai
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English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Tax Agent

Vita Summer Wu

2022
Admission as Chinese Certified Tax Agent
2021
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
2018
Joined Ebner Stolz
2014
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at an international CPA firm

Elsa Ni

Senior Manager

+86 21 6330 9962
elsa.ni@cn.ebnerstolz.com
Your expert for:Audit Transaction Services

“Impartiality is the soul of auditing; objectivity is the cornerstone.” Elsa Ni Senior Manager

Elsa joined Ebner Stolz China in 2016 and is driven by a strong desire to provide exceptional service. Growing together with the firm, she has had the opportunity to master a variety of international accounting standards, including HGB and IFRS.

She has broad experience in auditing foreign-invested enterprises according to international standards.

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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit and group reporting
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Financial and tax due diligence
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Locations
Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin

Vita Elsa Ni

2019
Secondment to Ebner Stolz Germany, Stuttgart
2016
Joined Ebner Stolz
2014
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at a well-known CPA firm in China

Eloise Yao

Director

+86 21 6330 9962, ext. 805
eloise.yao@cn.ebnerstolz.com
Your expert for:Tax Advisory Transaction Services

“My professional career as tax consultant in China over the past decade has never been boring.” Eloise Yao Director

Eloise is a former member of the NEXIA Indirect Taxes Group Committee and has comprehensive experience in the Chinese taxation. Before joining Ebner Stolz, she worked for several well-known CPA firms in China. She attended university in Germany and speaks German fluently.

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Advisory for international taxation
Transfer pricing
Tax due diligence
Compliance review
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Shanghai
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German
English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
NEXIA Indirect Taxes Group Committee

Vita Eloise Yao

2020
Named as Tax Director
2017
Admission as Member of Nexia Indirect Tax Group Committee
2015
Joined Ebner Stolz as Senior Manager Tax
2005
Master in Applied Sciences, University of Muenster. Back to Shanghai and started the career in tax advisory territory at an international well-known CPA firm.

News & insights by Eloise Yao

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Observation: Escalating Difficulties in Company’s Tax Refunds December 16, 2024 by Eloise Yao
An overview of the Value-Added Tax system in China June 4, 2024 by Eloise Yao
China released the Law on Customs Duties June 4, 2024 by Eloise Yao
China Tax Update for Q1 2024 March 28, 2024 by Eloise Yao
Trial Implementation of Advance Tax Rulings in Shanghai March 28, 2024 by Eloise Yao
Restrictions to offshore trade in China tends to be eased January 30, 2024 by Eloise Yao
China Tax Update for Q4 2023 January 30, 2024 by Eloise Yao
China Tax Update for Q3 2023 September 20, 2023 by Eloise Yao
Download our Tax Handbook 2023 April 28, 2023 by Eloise Yao
Q1 Tax Policy Focus April 26, 2023 by Eloise Yao
Current CIT Policies for Small-scale and Low Profits Enterprises March 24, 2023 by Eloise Yao
China Recent Transfer Pricing Regulation Update May 10, 2022 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
Noteworthy changes of the tax implications to the cross-border remittance of services fees and other non-trade items September 1, 2021 by Eloise Yao
Tax incentives for Small-scale and Low-profit Enterprises are extended to year 2021 May 31, 2021 by Eloise Yao
China Simplifies the Tax Procedure Regarding Non-Resident’s Claim of Treaty Benefits Regarding Dividend Payments November 13, 2019 by Eloise Yao

Eileen Wu

Partner

+86 21 6330 9962, ext. 808
eileen.wu@cn.ebnerstolz.com
Your expert for:Audit Transaction Services

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Eileen Wu Partner

Together with Gerald and Christian, Eileen is one of the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China. She has more than 21 years of auditing and accounting experience, including eight years at a Big Four firm. Prior to joining Ebner Stolz, Mrs. Wu previously worked as the head of internal audit and accounting.

Eileen draws on her extensive experience in international CPA and large corporate firms to provide excellent service and recommendations for our clients.

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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit and group reporting audit
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Agreed-upon procedures
Due diligence
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Locations
Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
Cantonese
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Internal Auditor

Vita Eileen Wu

2019
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2013
Head of internal audit, leading Chinese airline carrier
2002
Admission as Certified Internal Auditor
2000
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
1998
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at a Big Four firm

Dr. Gerald Neumann

Partner

“We have seen major strides in China in terms of technological development. As far as the legal and economic structure goes, however, China is still a developing country. A comprehensive advisory is therefore a critical factor for any investment in the Chinese market.” Dr. Gerald Neumann Partner

Together with Eileen and Christian, Gerald is one of the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China. Prior to relocating to Essen, Germany, he lived in Shanghai for twelve years and still maintains an apartment there for his frequent visits to China and Southeast Asia. Besides being responsible for the tax team, he acts as the consultant for the Chinese subsidiaries of our European clients and regularly liaises with their headquarters in Europe. He is also the supervisor of several prominent European LLCs in China.

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Tax advisory
Corporate services
Transaction services
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Bangkok Shanghai Stuttgart
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Languages
German
English

Vita Dr. Gerald Neumann

2023
Founded Ebner Stolz’s new office in Bangkok
2019
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2015
Founded the tax advisory firm Fan Chan Neumann Business Advisory in Shanghai, together with Fan Chan (CPA, Hong Kong)
2007
Moved to Shanghai
2003
Corporate Finance sector, Deutsche Bank AG (3 years)
2002
PhD in law, University of Muenster

News & insights by Dr. Gerald Neumann

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Trends & Developments in Chinese eCommerce December 16, 2024 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
A foreign management executive’s insight into today’s China and SEA region January 30, 2024 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
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Webinar invitation: Supply Chain Diversification in the Far East November 16
Restructuring of China Investments, Part 1: Participation Models for Local Managing Directors June 20, 2023 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
Ebner Stolz China supports DEKRA in the acquisition of Onward Security June 19, 2023 by Lily Sun
Ebner Stolz China & Asia Day has been successfully been held in Stuttgart April 26, 2023 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
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Einladung zum 2023 Ebner Stolz China Day in Stuttgart January 29, 2023 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
New COVID Situation in China: Tax Relief Policies Released to Support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Small-scale and Low Profits Enterprises May 30, 2022 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
China Recent Transfer Pricing Regulation Update May 10, 2022 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
Important Note: Tax incentives on annual bonus and foreigner’s fringe benefits continue to be valid until 2023! December 31, 2021 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
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EUROPEAN FINANCE FORUM: “CHANCES AND PITFALLS FOR GERMAN SMEs IN CHINA” July 10, 2018 by Dr. Gerald Neumann

Lily Sun

Partner

+86 21 6330 9962, ext. 842
lily.sun@cn.ebnerstolz.com
Your expert for:Transaction Services Internal Audit & Compliance Audit

“China and Southeast Asia are still developing markets with great potential, but they also present great challenges. Our goal is to support our clients so that they can operate from a safe position and seize market opportunities.” Lily Sun Partner

Lily has been working with the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China – Eileen, Christian, and Gerald – since 2012. She is a CPA and expert in financial and tax areas and has additionally accumulated extensive experience on due diligence and compliance review projects.

A hard worker, she consistently receives positive feedback from our clients.

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Practise focus
M&A transactions advisory
Financial and tax due diligence
Auditing
Compliance review
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Shanghai
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English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant

Vita Lily Sun

2021
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2016
Secondment to Ebner Stolz Germany, Stuttgart
2014
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
2011
Began career in auditing and due diligence at a well-known CPA, finance, and tax advisory firm in China

Irene Xu

Irene Xu

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Summer Wu

Summer Wu

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Vita Summer Wu

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Elsa Ni

Elsa Ni

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Vita Elsa Ni

2019

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Eloise Yao

Eloise Yao

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Vita Eloise Yao

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Eileen Wu

Eileen Wu

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Vita Eileen Wu

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Dr. Gerald Neumann

Dr. Gerald Neumann

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Vita Dr. Gerald Neumann

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Lily Sun

Lily Sun

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Vita Lily Sun

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