04 DEC 2024 / SERVICES UPDATES

MaloneBailey Appoints Munetaka Shiratori as Audit Director in Tokyo Office

- MYCPE ONE Insights Team

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Houston-based firm MaloneBailey has appointed Munetaka Shiratori as Audit Director at its Tokyo office to strengthen its presence in Japan and support Japanese companies planning to list on U.S. stock exchanges. Leveraging his experience in both Japan and the U.S, Shiratori will assist these companies with their U.S. IPOs, solidifying MaloneBailey's strategic objective to be a market leader in this area of audit services.

Strategic Expansion in Japan to Support U.S. IPOs

Houston-based firm MaloneBailey has announced the appointment of Munetaka Shiratori as Audit Director at its Tokyo office, effective December 2, 2024. This move strengthens the firm’s growing presence in Japan, particularly for companies planning to go public or already listed on U.S. stock exchanges like Nasdaq and NYSE.

Reason for the Appointment

Shiratori’s extensive experience in both Japan and the U.S. makes him an ideal fit for leading the Tokyo office. He will serve as a liaison between audit engagement teams and clients, overseeing audits of financial statements and offering services to Japanese companies navigating U.S. IPOs or currently listed on U.S. exchanges.

“Mr. Shiratori is a strong addition to our audit practice and we are proud to have him lead our Tokyo team,” said George Qin, Managing Partner at MaloneBailey. Shiratori's expertise in Japanese GAAP, U.S. GAAP, and IFRS is seen as an invaluable asset to the firm’s growing audit practice.

Strengthening Position in the Japanese Market

MaloneBailey’s Tokyo office, which began its operations in 2023, is central to the firm’s strategy to enhance its presence in Japan and other Asian markets. Shiratori’s leadership will help the firm further develop its client base of Japan-based companies, including those in the software, medical, and gaming sectors, that seek assistance with IPOs and public listings on U.S. exchanges.

Shiratori previously served as an Audit Partner at a Big Four firm in Tokyo for 15 years and has a background working in Silicon Valley, providing him with a unique perspective on both Japanese and U.S. financial reporting standards.

A Growing Global Presence

The Tokyo office joins MaloneBailey’s other international offices in Beijing and Shenzhen, continuing the firm’s commitment to supporting Japanese companies in their U.S. public offerings and De-SPAC transactions. The expansion into Tokyo reinforces the firm’s strategic objective to be a market leader in this niche area of audit services for companies entering U.S. capital markets.

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MaloneBailey Appoints Munetaka Shiratori as Audit Director in Tokyo Office

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