Accountants in high demand in China
(China Daily)Updated: 2007-02-13 10:04
As many Chinese companies look to list on stock exchanges and work hard to improve corporate governance, top accountants with overseas training and experience are becoming all the more valuable.
 Biography of Geoff Rankin Rankin has been with CPA Australia for over 20 years and has the task of enhancing the profile and recognition of the CPA designation within the international business community. Prior to joining CPA Australia, Rankin was the managing director and chief executive of the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH), part of the Fosters Group of companies. Rankin is experienced in management and leadership, strategic development and implementation, and corporate governance. He is a member of the Victorian Government's Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council in Australia. Rankin has a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) from Queensland University of Technology.  |
Q: Any expansion plans for China? And how much has CPA Australia invested in China?
A: Over time, we probably will open more offices in China, but we need to settle down what we've got for the moment.
We have been in Hong Kong for 22 years, we opened an office in Beijing in 2002, and last October we opened our second (mainland) office in Shanghai, to support our members and their networking opportunities, as well as continuing career development training.
We will also try to set up relationships with universities in China.
(As for investments,) it is all about commitment in serving our members
rather than investment.
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