Friedman LLP is pleased to announce that Thomas Lan has joined the Friedman family as an audit partner in the firm’s New York office. Thomas has more than 15 years of experience providing audit and advisory services to domestic and international entities, including private companies and publicly traded companies with a focus on Asian markets. He serves clients from diversified industries, primarily focusing on aerospace, biotech, energy, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, public relations and marketing, maritime, manufacturing and distribution and retail.
Prior to joining Friedman, Thomas served as Audit Director at BDO USA LLP. He has extensive experience with complex accounting transactions as revenue recognition, lease accounting, inventory and complex financial instruments. His expertise includes:
- Integrated audits, reviews and other attestation services
- SEC reporting assistance
- Sarbanes-Oxley readiness consulting and assistance
- Cost accounting and business process improvement
- Consulting with companies in the United States, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan regarding initial public offerings in United States
Thomas earned his M.S. in Accounting from the George Washington University. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Management Accounting and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.