Drew Bernstein is the Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of MarcumAsia, initially co-founder of Bernstein & Pinchuk, a PCAOB registered accounting firm which has been providing SEC audit and advisory services to Asian companies since 1983. The firm was formerly an affiliate of Marcum LLP. Today, MarcumAsia is one of the largest middle market accounting firms servicing Asia-based, US publicly traded companies and the most active independent auditor for cross-border IPOs and SPAC mergers.

Bernstein is a distinguished expert with deep knowledge of the Asia and U.S. financial ecosystem with experience extending across Asia, Europe, and Africa. His industry experience encompasses technology, education, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, pharmaceutical and real estate. Bernstein directs a global team, featuring highly trained PCAOB and SEC accounting experts and financial consultants working in New York City as well several offices across mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

Additionally, Bernstein is respected as a valuable industry thought leader and news commentator. He has published articles for Forbes.com, CFO.com and China Daily and is often a resource to prominent new media outlets such as Bloomberg TV, CNBC, Reuters, The Financial Times, Barron’s, MarketWatch and more regarding Chinese IPOs, China’s economic growth, investment appetite, innovation trends, corporate governance, SEC regulations and more.

Bernstein graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Accounting. Currently, he resides in New York City with his wife and children.

Rong Liu, Senior Partner, is the Head of SPAC and Japan Practice at MarcumAsia, has more than 30 years of experience working with publicly and privately held companies overseeing complex audits, M&A transactions, financial due diligence, forensic accounting, internal controls, and international tax matters.

Mr. Liu plays a central role in MarcumAsia’s SEC practice in China by assisting many clients with initial public offerings (IPOs), SPAC IPOs, SPAC mergers, and various complex accounting and financial reporting issues. He has worked with clients across various industries, including telecommunications, technology, broadcasting, manufacturing, consumer, education, fintech, energy, wholesale and retailers, and banks. Before joining MarcumAsia, he was a partner at Friedman LLP’s New York office and a Senior Manager at Deloitte’s Dallas office, among other positions.

Mr. Liu has demonstrated proficiency in helping clients solve challenges in diverse areas. His knowledge and experience span areas including PCAOB-compliant audits of publicly traded and privately held companies, internal controls and SOX compliance, and SEC reporting related to IPOs and ongoing compliance. He advises clients on complex revenue recognition arrangements, debt, and equity transactions, business combinations, resolving SEC comment letters, stock-based compensation, and financial and M&A due diligence.

Mr. Liu received a B.A. degree in Accounting and Finance from Wuhan University in Hubei and an M.A. in Accounting (emphasis on auditing and financial reporting) from the University of Texas at Austin.

Joy Pan is a Senior Partner at MarcumAsia. Joy provides audit and advisory services to private companies, publicly traded companies, and companies looking to go public. She has more than 20 years of experience in accounting, taxation, and auditing, and has assisted clients in a variety of industries with SEC filings, including initial public offerings, debt and equity offerings.

Joy has significant experience advising clients on complex accounting matters including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, income tax accounting, and inventory valuation. Her clients at Marcum, and previously at a “Big Four” firm, have included multinational companies, as well as early stage pre-IPO entities in the electronics, software, manufacturing, entertainment, semiconductor,and technology industries.