AUDIT MANAGER

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Elaine Yang, CPA

Ms. Yang brings over a decade of audit experience in both the United States and Taiwan, specializing in PCAOB issuer audits, SEC reporting, and SPAC engagements. She began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Taiwan before joining Simon & Edward, LLP, where she currently holds the position of Audit Manager.


As the leader of the firm's SPAC practice since its inception in 2025, Ms. Yang has successfully grown the practice to include 11 SPAC clients, with nine completing IPOs on the NYSE and Nasdaq in 2026. Her expertise extends to SEC registration statements, de-SPAC transactions, and complex equity accounting. Furthermore, she has led IPO audits for firms based in mainland China and Hong Kong, managing other auditors in accordance with PCAOB standards. She also conducts audits for privately held companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, trading and distribution, and beverage franchising.


Fluent in English and a native Mandarin speaker, Ms. Yang effectively bridges the gap between U.S. regulatory requirements and management teams based in Asia.


Education and Professional Credentials:

Certified Public Accountant, California

Master of Business Administration in Accounting, Tamkang University

Certificate in Contemporary American Business Practices: Accounting, Baruch College

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