MSI Global Alliance, the leading international association of legal and accounting firms which AUDALIA belongs to, is pleased to announce the admission of new accounting firm member Southern Auditing Co. Ltd (AASCS) in Vietnam.

Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, the 18 partner strong firm, provides a full range of auditing, accounting and financial consultancy services and has grown steadily to become one of the largest state-owned auditing firms in the country since its inception in 1997.

“We are delighted to have AASCS join our association and to extend our footprint in the East Asia region with a dynamic and like-minded firm such as AASCS. The firm has a strong reputation in the local market and an excellent track record of servicing clients with international needs.” said Donal Watkin, chief executive at MSI Global Alliance.

AASCS assists more than 800 clients throughout Vietnam including foreign and state owned enterprises, listed companies and financial investment organisations.

Do Khac Thanh, general director of AASCS  commented: “Our decision to join MSI is an important step in our firm’s development and will enable us to offer a truly global service to our clients. Our membership will give our firm the competitive advantage and help to differentiate ourselves from other audit firms in the marketplace. We are very excited to be MSI’s representative in Vietnam and look forward to establishing strong relationships with our members.”

MSI’s coverage in East Asia currently comprises 20 accounting and legal member firms (www.msiglobal.org).