Raymond Lai, CPA

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | Specializing in Audit, Forensic Accounting, Litigation Support and Insolvency

Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR

About

Experience

  • Assistant Manager at BDO Limited 香港立信德豪
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    - Delivering comprehensive and customized forensic accounting service and litigation support, specializing in detecting and analyzing possible fraudulent and deceptive activities, quantifying economic damages, and resolving financial disputes - Conducting detailed fraud investigations and reviewed financial anomalies by conducting witness interviews and analyzing a wide range of financial and non-financial evidence (e.g., accounting records, transactions, witness statements, electronic communications) to identify patterns and meaningful insights - Compiling clear and concise reports documenting findings, methodologies, and conclusions to communicate results effectively

  • Insolvency Officer II at Official Receiver's Office
    Aug 2021 - Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    - Administered bankruptcy-related ordinances and monitored the progress of bankruptcy cases. - Investigated the affairs and conduct of bankrupt individuals through interviews and examination of statements of affairs and financial reports - Traced, secured, and realized assets, including investigating transferred or concealed assets and after-acquired properties - Assisted Legal Services Division with prosecution actions against bankruptcy offences and misconduct

  • Senior Associate at RSM Hong Kong
    Jan 2018 - May 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    - Actively engaged in statutory audit assurance for public listed and private companies operating in e-commerce, trading, logistic and energy sectors - Developed risk-based audit approaches and strategies - Solved critical accounting issues arising from new adoption of Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRSs”) - Scheduled tasks and coached audit team members

  • Assistant Accountant at Wong Brothers & Co. CPA
    Mar 2016 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

    - Independently completed audit planning, substantive audit procedures, taxation schedules and computation - Prepared audited reports for manufacturing, trading, investment and property holding and non-profit making organizations in compliance with HKFRSs and Hong Kong Companies Ordinance - Focused on substantive tests on balance sheet items’ assertions