The Institute of Public Accountants Group (IPA Group) comprises the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), and the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, IPA Group is a leading global professional accounting organization serving small and medium-sized accounting firms and enterprises. It is recognized by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA), and the Asia-Oceania Tax Consultants’ Association (AOTCA), representing the interests of more than 50,000 members and students across over 100 countries and regions.

• Ping Zheng, FIPA FFA, Chief Financial Officer, AIA Life Insurance Company (Shanghai)

Ping Zheng (FIPA FFA) is a member of the China Division Advisory Committee (DAC) of IPA and currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of AIA Life Insurance. She previously worked at a leading global consulting group and holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Finance. She is also currently pursuing studies in psychology. As a key contributor to AIA China’s digital transformation, she combines more than 20 years of financial management experience with digital and intelligent transformation, making her a leading figure in the industry with both strong analytical capabilities and emotional intelligence.

• Ming Jiang, FIPA FFA, Managing Partner, Shanghai Zhong’an Certified Public Accountants

As a beneficiary of IPA’s mutual recognition policy, Ming Jiang, Managing Partner of Shanghai Zhong’an Certified Public Accountants, obtained the IPA Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants (FIPA) and IFA Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants (FFA) qualifications in January 2025, alongside his Chinese Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification. He regards these international credentials as an important milestone that has broadened his global perspective and enabled him to connect professional resources between China and Australia while expanding the scope of his practice.

• Xiaoxin Chen, FIPA FFA, Partner, Zhuhai Huatian Certified Public Accountants

Xiaoxin Chen is a Partner at Zhuhai Huatian Certified Public Accountants and a member of the China Division Advisory Committee (DAC) of IPA. As a multidisciplinary professional spanning accounting and digital technology, he holds multiple qualifications, including FIPA, FFA, and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). In June 2025, he was invited to participate in the second round of consultations on Australia’s AUSTRAC draft anti-money laundering rules, contributing practical industry insights to help bridge regulatory requirements and professional practice and promote China-Australia professional collaboration.

• Xiangyang Li, FIPA FFA, Partner, Asia-Pacific Pengsheng Tax & Financial Group

As a Partner at Asia-Pacific Pengsheng Tax & Financial Group, Xiangyang Li specializes in customs compliance. He has led the Shanghai office in developing distinctive expertise in processing trade verification, customs inspections, and AEO certification advisory services. He has actively promoted a strategic partnership with IPA Group, believing that the collaboration will strengthen the firm’s international competitiveness and create new opportunities for collaboration and growth in professional services.

• Hongzhi Huang, FIPA FFA, Finance Director, Converse Asia, Nike Group; Career Mentor, Fudan University

From studying Life Sciences at Fudan University to becoming Finance Director of Converse Asia, Hongzhi Huang has integrated the logical thinking and statistical mindset of a science graduate into financial management. With professional qualifications including FIPA, FFA, CPA, and CFA, he has nearly 20 years of experience in supply chain finance and retail management. He has developed an agile, business-oriented finance model and has become a financial leader in the digital and intelligent transformation of the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

• Xuejia Wang, FIPA FFA, General Manager, TCL Financial Shared Services Center

Xuejia Wang (FIPA FFA) is General Manager of the TCL Financial Shared Services Center, with more than 20 years of experience in financial management at large corporate groups. He led the implementation of financial shared services across 90% of TCL-affiliated companies, achieving comprehensive module coverage for operations in Hong Kong and Macao, Vietnam, Mexico, and North America. He also spearheaded the “124 Project,” introducing innovative performance improvement methodologies and receiving industry awards from SSON, CGMA, and APAC FSSC. His personal honors include the Xi’an Jiaotong University MBA 30-Year Industry Elite Award and TCL Global Outstanding Manager recognition.