“Doctor, guard, counselor – no matter the role, working as an auditor is always fulfilling.”
Summer WuAudit 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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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Vita Summer Wu
2021
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
2018
Joined Ebner Stolz
2014
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at an international CPA firm
“Along with the rapid development of China’s economy has come a growing need for high-quality audit and advisory services in China. We are experienced in providing solutions and interpretations for complex financial and tax issues. We want to help our client achieve quality value-added growth.”
Kimi WangAudit Manager
Before Kimi joined Ebner Stolz China, he worked for a well-known CPA firm in China. He has broad experience in auditing and providing financial advisory services. Known for his excellent communication skills, he is good at solving complex issues and consistently receives positive feedback from our clients.
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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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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
Vita Kimi Wang
2017
Joined Ebner Stolz
2015
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at an international CPA firm
“We respond with agility to the ever-changing environment. We work closely with our clients to improve the quality and credibility of financial data and strengthen business functions. We are always here to support our clients and help them achieve proactive risk management and make informed decisions.”
Jane JinAudit Manager
Jane is familiar with PRC and international accounting standards. She is a dedicated team player and fosters close relationships with our clients. She joined Ebner Stolz China in 2018 and has grown with the company. She gained broad experience as an auditor for foreign-invested enterprises in China.
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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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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant of Switzerland
Vita Jane Jin
2018
Joined Ebner Stolz
2015
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at an international CPA firm
“Impartiality is the soul of auditing; objectivity is the cornerstone.”
Elsa NiAudit 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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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
Vita Elsa Ni
2018
Secondment to Ebner Stolz Germany, Stuttgart
2016
Joined Ebner Stolz
2010
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at a well-known CPA firm in China
“Numbers may not tell you everything, but they tell you something. For me, a number can be more than just an abstract figure: it can provide valuable information that allows our clients to improve their business. We would love to facilitate this process.”
Andre ZhangSenior Audit Manager
Before joining Ebner Stolz, Andre worked in auditing and other assurance services for twelve years in various well-known CPA firms in China. He gained broad experience in business development for foreign-invested enterprises in China, especially European and Singaporean companies, and he is familiar with common financial and internal control issues.
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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit and group reporting
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Financial due diligence
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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Vita Andre Zhang
2022
Joined Ebner Stolz
2022
Admission as Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2022
Member, Chartered Certified Accountants of Australia
2018
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
2008
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at various CPA firms, including two years in Singapore
“My professional career as tax consultant in China over the past decade has never been boring.”
Eloise YaoDirector Tax
Eloise is a former member of the NEXIA Indirect Taxes Group Committee and has comprehensive experience in Chinese taxation. Before joining Ebner Stolz, she worked for several well-known CPA firms in China. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from a German university.
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Practise focus
Advisory for international taxation
Transfer pricing
Tax due diligence
Compliance review
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Shanghai
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Languages
German
English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
NEXIA Indirect Taxes Group Committee
Vita Eloise Yao
2015
Joined Ebner Stolz
2006
Began career in auditing and tax advisory in a well-known international consulting company and CPA firm
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Eileen WuManaging 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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Shanghai
language
Languages
English
Mandarin
Cantonese
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Internal Auditor
Vita Eileen Wu
2018
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
“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 SunPartner
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
language
Languages
English
Mandarin
new_releases
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
“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 NeumannManaging 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.
eventEinladung zum 2023 Ebner Stolz China Day in StuttgartJanuary 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 EnterprisesMay 30, 2022 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
China Recent Transfer Pricing Regulation UpdateMay 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
eventEUROPEAN FINANCE FORUM: “CHANCES AND PITFALLS FOR GERMAN SMEs IN CHINA”July 10, 2018 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
“In the fast-changing and challenging environments of China and Southeast Asia, you need a local sparring partner who speaks your language, thinks in favor of your investments, and adds value to your organization.”
Alain EvertsSenior Accounting Manager
Alain joined Ebner Stolz upon arrival in Shanghai in March 2021. In his native Switzerland, Alain worked for a Big Four firm in both the Audit Department and as part of the Capital Market Accounting Advisory team. He served large- and middle-market corporations in their accounting challenges and earned his Certified Public Accountant of Switzerland license in 2018.
In China and Southeast Asia, Alain is focused on answering his clients’ complicated reporting questions, supporting their daily operations, and acting as a sparring partner with their headquarters.
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Accounting advisory
Audits
Transaction services
Financial due diligence
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Shanghai
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Languages
German
English
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant of Switzerland
Vita Alain Everts
2021
Joined Ebner Stolz in Shanghai
2019
Transferred to the Capital Market and Accounting Advisory team, Big Four firm
2018
Certified Public Accountant, Switzerland
2014
Joined the Audit Department of a Big Four firm
2014
Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance, University of Bern
“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 XuDirector Audit
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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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
new_releases
Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Chinese Certified Tax Agent
Vita Irene Xu
2021
Joined Ebner Stolz in Shanghai
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