About
ABOUT TIA
We provide a full range of financial, consultancy and business advisory services.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Established in 2004, Total International Associates (TIA) is a boutique firm approved by Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) to carry out our duties which specializing in assurance and providing business solutions that are customised to meet our client’s financial needs.
We are equipped with state of art tools and techniques along with dedicated professionals to evaluate potential opportunities and risks delivering effective advisory and assurance services. We understand a value adding advisory and assurance service focus on scope of business improvement rather than merely preparing financial statements and reporting on figures.
Our diverse team of partners and senior managers combines the talent, experience, motivation and professionalism. They have extensive experience in auditing, accounting, taxation and advisory.
Our strengths and core advantage against other firms relies on our DNA!
Our mission which is our DNA too comprise of four core values, which are at the heart of everything we do.
These are:
- We Love what we do
- We go the extra mile
- We deliver what we promise
- We have a can-do mind set
Obviously we will not be able to achieve these without the team of expertise that are gathered together at TIA. To maintain a highly professional and expert team we recruit and select our team carefully from top university graduates, member of international professional bodies such as ICAEW, ACCA, as well as MICPAs.
OUR MOTTO
We transform businesses.
We are committed to accelerate the growth of our clients' businesses and help transform them with our expertise.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
TAN POH LING
Founder and Managing Partner
Areas of expertise and experience: statutory audit, corporate planning, company flotation in Malaysia and OCT in United States of America, tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, internal control reviews, due diligence and funding for businesses especially property development, constructions, IT and manufacturing industries.
- Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
- Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
- Chartered Taxation Institute of Malaysia (CTIM)
- Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM)
- ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA)
- Membership Director of Malaysia Accounting Firm Association (MAFA)
- Active member of Lions Club of Ampang and have been appointed as Cabinet Officer of various positions of Lions Club International District 308B1.
- Treasurer of Vegan Society Malaysia
- Board Member of Euro Holdings Berhad
LAWRENCE TAN KOON PENG
Partner
Areas of expertise and experience: Statutory Audit, Business advisory, Financial due diligence and Internal Audit Function, Tax planning and Tax Advisory, Specialist in Property Development and Construction Industries
He is also a regular speaker for Audit and Tax topics. Member of:
- Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
- Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
- Chartered Taxation Institute of Malaysia (CTIM)
- ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA)
- Vice President of Persatuan Dhamma Bumi Malaysia
- Committee member of Malaysia Accounting Firm Association (MAFA)
- Member of Nexus Governing Committee for Accounting Professional Service of National Productivity Council
DR JOHN VONG
Advisor
Advisor PhD (Bradford), CPA (Australia), Conflict Resolution (MIT-Harvard CBI) Ex-Senior Adviser to the IFC (World Bank Group) and United Nations Development Programme ,PhD (Bradford), CPA (Australia), Conflict Resolution (MIT-Harvard CBI), Ex-Senior Adviser to the IFC (World Bank Group)and United Nations Development Programme, formerly Senior Adviser/Consultant (Banking) at International Finance Corporation, Senior Technical Consultant at UNDP
Areas of expertise and experience : Data analytics, big data and business intelligence, using IT to improve operating efficiencies, managed projects for World Bank IFC, UNDP, ADB and ASEAN Governments, Piloting Mobility Lending in Indonesia.
Achievement and honors:
- CPA Australia
- Received HRM Lifetime Achievement Award
- Independent Director of Hong Leong Bank Vietnam
- Director in Financial IT Academy, Singapore Management University
WHAT MAKES TIA DIFFERENT
Understanding Your Opportunity
- When you come to us for advice, we hope you’ll notice how we focus on providing exactly the right service for you and your business. Service that is tailored precisely to your needs. To do this, we spend time getting to understand your concerns, obstacles and opportunities. We don’t charge for this time. It’s just what we need to do, to ensure our advice really works for you.
A Personalised Approach
- This isn’t a one-off ‘fact-finding mission’ at the start of our relationship. We make it our business to stay in touch with you, keeping up to date with your aims and ambitions as you work towards them. Which means we can help you grow and become more profitable; in the way you want to. This personalized approach underpins all our services. You’ll see we offer an extensive range, which ensures you have access to highly relevant knowledge and resources, wherever your objectives and challenges lie.
Specialist Expertise
- We also have specialist, in-depth experience of key sectors where market conditions demand specific expertise. So the advice we give you is always appropriate and effective, even in the most difficult or complex business environments.
Our Presence
- We have a strong presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Hong Kong and Singapore which alongside accompanying with our professional employees and associates in our offices in mentioned countries.