
Powerful, scalable accounting built for Asia’s business environment.
Robust accounting is essential for business growth, but Asia’s fast-changing environment brings challenges in compliance, cost, and real-time visibility. Whether your business is startup, SME, or restructuring enterprise, the right accounting support ensures continuity and smarter decision-making.
Dezan Shira & Associates delivers scalable, technology-powered accounting services, backed by certified professionals across Asia. Our cloud-based platforms offer transparency, automation, and cost efficiency, helping clients consolidate finances across jurisdictions and manage daily operations. We support businesses from setup through expansion, providing localized compliance aligned with international standards. Our solutions deliver confidence, control, and deeper advisory support as business needs evolve.
Accounting Solutions: Our Advantage
Cost-effective, scalable service delivery
Leverage automation to ensure affordable, efficient accounting that adapts to business size, stage, and cross-border operations.
Technology-driven financial oversight
Deploy customized platforms for compliance, reporting, and expense management, with secure integration to enable real-time visibility and control.
Cross-functional advisory expertise
Access integrated support across tax, audit, legal, HR, and IT to guide structuring, compliance, and financial strategy decisions.
Why Bring Your Accounting to Us
Our multilingual accounting teams deliver localized and compliant bookkeeping support across Asia, backed by powerful digital platforms. We help businesses of all sizes manage their general ledger, financial reporting, statutory filings, and account consolidations across multi-entity, multi-country operations.
- Bookkeeping and transaction management
- Monthly/quarterly/year-end financial reporting
- Statutory financial statements and filings
- Account reconciliation and GAAP adjustments
- Consolidation of accounts
- Multi-entity and multi-country coordination
Our teams assist clients with daily treasury operations, including cross-border transactions, claims and reimbursement handling, and banking coordination. We act as trusted custodians and provide full oversight of fund movements and documentation.
- Country selections for optimum tax and service support
- Traditional and e-banking processing
- Cryptocurrency advisory
- Bank transaction filing
- Reimbursement claims
- Declaration reporting for foreign currency
- Bank and petty cash reconciliation
- Signatory and approval services
- Custodian of seals and chops
We help businesses move away from manual accounting processes by integrating digital expense tools, approval workflows, and compliance-driven platforms. Our mobile and desktop-enabled solutions improve efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure real-time visibility.
- Cloud- and server-based systems
- Single- and multi-country ERP solutions by MS Dynamics 365, SAP, NetSuite, Sage, and others.
- Accounting software such as Simpler XERO, IMSA, MYOB, QuickBooks, Peachtree, KingDee, Zoho, and others.
Our ERP specialists help deploy, localize, and optimize ERP systems for finance and compliance needs across Asia. Whether you're using lightweight tools or robust platforms like Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or NetSuite, we provide setup and support tailored to your goals.
- ERP system implementation (MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Third-party integration for banking, payroll, and tax
- Custom workflows and user access controls
- Power BI dashboards and financial visualizations
- On-premises and cloud-based deployment support
An Interim or Virtual CFO is an on-the-ground resource, who works closely with your team to help achieve your financial objectives, on an interim or annual basis. Our virtual and remote CFO services, or ‘vCFO’, can provide a customized range of services related to the guidance and oversight of financial budgeting, tax and cash flow management, and other areas to provide guidance to, complement, or back up your in-house teams. Improve your organization’s guidance and gain peace of mind with a Virtual CFO.
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Explore solutions and packages by country
- Bookkeeping
- Statutory Tax Filing
- Statutory Financial Statements
- Online Analytics Dashboard
- Expense Management Software
- Management Reports
- Bank and Tax Office Interfaces
- Virtual Meetings
- Advanced Online Reporting
- Monthly rates start from (CNY)
Notes
IncludedOptionalStarter
- Up to 20 transactions
- Includes 5 users
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- 2,000 CNY 286 USD
Moving Up
- Up to 50 transactions
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- Includes 10 users
- Once Monthly
- 6,000 CNY 857 USD
Enterprise
- Up to 100 transactions
- Includes 15 users
- Twice Monthly
- 10,000 CNY1,429 USD
Large Enterprise
- Unlimited
- Includes 5,000 users
- Once Weekly
- To be discussed
Software options we offer for China:
- If you are a small business without your own accounting software, we can provide you with our secure online accounting system, powered by Microsoft, at no charge!
- We can also use any locally compliant accounting software that your company owns or help you implement or integrate a custom ERP or financial system of your own.
Why choose us
Secure and integrated
We process clients’ transactions and reporting using secure, enterprise grade financial and reporting software. Our system is a protected Microsoft processing and file sharing environment, which we customize to meet the needs of small or medium sized customers, and integrate with important productivity, reporting, and back office apps.
Better Data and Controls
Our accounting method provides a more controlled process with clear internal checkpoints and more robust datasets which we leverage on your behalf during your accounting cycle. At each step, we can put the right person on the job, to produce better and more streamlined outcomes without overcharging fees.
Analytics Dashboards
Each month, to compliment the monthly reports that you receive and the communications with your Accounting Manager, you also receive access to online PowerBI reports. These reports can be used from any device to check your monthly finances, or search for certain expense items, with just a few clicks.
Software Features
The accounting processing software that we use internally provides:
- easy-use online monthly report dashboards
- seamless integration with local tax software (China Golden Tax System)
Our accounting module can be optionally configured to integrate with other services and feature-rich tools:
- Customized chart of accounts and reporting
- Integration with banking institutions for remote and online payment approvals and processing
- Integrated Digital Expense Management software (for PO’s and reimbursements)
- Advanced reporting tools (beyond the included basic dashboards)
- Robust cloud-based accounting reports in near real-time
- Online HR administration
- ERP
We can utilize the same processing engine for all our locations in China. Clients with multiple locations can enjoy the same standards in reporting and the cost benefits of a consolidated service!
- Bookkeeping
- Cashier Management
- Statutory Tax Filing
- Statutory Financial Statements
- Online Analytics Dashboard
- Expense Management
- Management Reports
- Bank and Tax Office Interfaces
- Virtual Meetings
- Advanced Online Reporting
- Monthly rates start from (VND)
Notes
IncludedOptionalStarter
- Up to 20 transactions
- Up to 10 payments
- Not yet available
- 4,640,000 VND200 USD
Moving Up
- Up to 50 transactions
- Up to 25 payments
- Not yet available
- Once Monthly
- 16,242,000 VND700 USD
Enterprise
- Up to 100 transactions
- Up to 50 payments
- Twice Monthly
- 20,882,000 VND900 USD
Large Enterprise
- Unlimited
- Unlimited
- Once Weekly
- To be discussed
Software options we offer for Vietnam:
- If you do not have your own accounting software and are a smaller business, we can provide you with our secure online accounting system, AMIS.VN at no charge.
- Alternatively, we can also use any locally compliant accounting software that your company owns or help you to implement or integrate a customize ERP or financial system of your own.
About AMIS
AMIS is a secure and locally compliant software. It is popular in Vietnam among small and medium sized companies operating in the market.
We own the software but provide it to our smaller clients as an included part of our basic services. We also pass the realized efficiency savings of using this software back to you as a value-add.
We process clients’ transactions and reporting using this secure financial and reporting software. This provides a more controlled process with clear internal checkpoints, and more robust data sets, which we can leverage throughout your accounting cycle on your behalf. At each step, we put the right person to the job, to produce better and more streamlined outcomes, without overcharging fees.
Each month, to compliment the monthly reports that you receive and the communications with your Accounting Manager, you will also have access to online reports by MISA. These reports can be accessed from any device to check your monthly finances, or search for certain expense items, with just a few clicks.
AMIS.VN Features
- Easy-use online monthly report dashboards
- Online reports and item searching
- Accessible from any PC or mobile device (version on mobile is integrated with AI application such as CFO features and HR features which allow the CEO to grasp all the finance and human resource situations of the company with a few simple questions)
- Invoice management functionality
- Banking integration for remote and online bill payments and bank reconciliation (some institutions only)
- Seamless integration with local tax software
Optionally, depending on the clients’ needs, we can configure our recommended accounting software to provide:
- Customized chart of accounts and reporting
- Advanced reporting tools
- ERP
- Bookkeeping
- Cashier Management
- Multiple Currency Option
- Statutory Financial Statements
- Online Report Dashboard
- Expense Management
- Management Reports
- Preferred Accounting Software
- Virtual Meetings
- Advanced Online Reporting
- Monthly rates start from (SGD)
Notes
IncludedOptionalStarter
- Up to 20 transactions
- 100 SGD72 USD
Moving Up
- Up to 50 transactions
- Once Monthly
- 250 SGD180 USD
Enterprise
- Up to 100 transactions
- Twice Monthly
- 400 SGD287 USD
Large Enterprise
- Unlimited
- Once Weekly
- To be discussed
We offer accounting software options to clients in Singapore:
- If you do not have your own accounting software, we’ll recommend XERO, and as a XERO Partner we can help provide and get you started on this secure online accounting platform, at no charge.
- Alternatively, if your organization uses another accounting, financial or ERP system, we can help you implement, integrate, or customize it for local compliance.
About XERO
XERO is a secure software used by tens of thousands of small and medium sized companies around the world.
We include XERO as a part of our basic services for our clients with smaller businesses. We also pass the realized efficiency savings of using this software back to you as a value-add.
We process clients’ transactions and reporting using this secure financial and reporting software. This provides a more controlled process with clear internal checkpoints, and more robust data sets, which we can leverage throughout your accounting cycle on your behalf. At each step, we put the right person on the job, to produce better and more streamlined outcomes, without overcharging fees.
Each month, to compliment the monthly reports that you receive and the communications with your Accounting Manager, you will also have access to online reports by XERO. These reports can be accessed from any device to check your monthly finances, or search for certain expense items, with just a few clicks.
XERO Features
- Easy-use online monthly report dashboards
- Invoice management functionality
- Expense management modules for PO’s and reimbursements
- Basic payroll management
- Seamless integration with banking institutions for remote and online bill payments and bank reconciliation
Optionally, depending on the clients’ needs, we can configure our recommended accounting software to provide:
- Customized chart of accounts and reporting
- Inventory management
- Claims management
- Advanced reporting tools: Robust cloud-based accounting reports in near real time
- Online HR administration
- ERP
- Bookkeeping
- Cashier Management
- Multiple Currency Option
- Statutory Financial Statements
- Online Report Dashboard
- Expense Management
- Management Reports
- Subscription to XERO
- Virtual Meetings
- Advanced Online Reporting
- Monthly rates start from (HKD)
Notes
IncludedOptionalStarter
- Up to 20 transactions
- 800 HKD104 USD
Moving Up
- Up to 50 transactions
- Once Monthly
- 1,800 HKD234 USD
Enterprise
- Up to 100 transactions
- Twice Monthly
- 3,200 HKD413 USD
Large Enterprise
- Unlimited
- Once Weekly
- To be discussed
We offer accounting software options to clients in Hong Kong SAR:
- If you do not have your own accounting software, we’ll recommend XERO, and as a XERO Partner we can help provide and get you started on this secure online accounting platform, at no charge.
- Alternatively, if your organization uses another accounting, financial or ERP system, we can help you implement, integrate, or customize it for local compliance.
About XERO
XERO is a secure software used by tens of thousands of small and medium sized companies around the world.
We include XERO as a part of our basic services for our clients with smaller businesses. We also pass the realized efficiency savings of using this software back to you as a value-add.
We process clients’ transactions and reporting using this secure financial and reporting software. This provides a more controlled process with clear internal checkpoints, and more robust data sets, which we can leverage throughout your accounting cycle on your behalf. At each step, we put the right person on the job, to produce better and more streamlined outcomes, without overcharging fees.
Each month, to compliment the monthly reports that you receive and the communications with your Accounting Manager, you will also have access to online reports by XERO. These reports can be accessed from any device to check your monthly finances, or search for certain expense items, with just a few clicks.
XERO Features
- Easy-use online monthly report dashboards
- Invoice management functionality
- Expense management modules for PO’s and reimbursements
- Basic payroll management
- Seamless integration with banking institutions for remote and online bill payments and bank reconciliation
Optionally, depending on the clients’ needs, we can configure our recommended accounting software to provide:
- Customized chart of accounts and reporting
- Inventory management
- Claims management
- Advanced reporting tools: Robust cloud-based accounting reports in near real-time
- Online HR administration
- ERP
Case Studies and Insights
FAQs – Accounting and Payroll Services
We provide clients with end-to-end corporate accounting support across Asian jurisdictions—ranging from transactional bookkeeping to group-level reporting and audit coordination.
Our core services include:
- Bookkeeping and general ledger maintenance
- Statutory financial reporting and compliance
- Monthly or quarterly management reports
- Group consolidation assistance (IFRS/US GAAP)
- Audit preparation and local authority liaison
Companies operating across multiple Asian jurisdictions often face challenges keeping up with varying reporting calendars, submission formats, and evolving tax rules. Without local oversight, it’s easy to miss deadlines or file inaccurately—especially when managing regional operations from a single HQ.
We help mitigate this by maintaining compliance calendars customized to each client and jurisdiction. Our local teams proactively monitor statutory changes and ensure all filings—such as VAT, CIT, payroll, and statutory accounts—are submitted on time, reducing risk of penalties or audit flags.
Yes, we routinely work with client systems including SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, and Xero.
Integration typically includes:
- Chart of accounts alignment and data mapping
- API-based data flow or secure file transfer
- Report formatting and export configuration
- Collaboration with your IT and finance teams for testing and onboarding
Payroll compliance can be complex in Asia due to jurisdiction-specific tax bands, contribution rates, exemptions, and employer obligations. Mistakes in calculation or payment timing often lead to fines or labor disputes, particularly when managing expatriate staff or employees across multiple countries.
Our local payroll teams handle these variations by using country-specific engines that reflect the latest legal thresholds. We manage withholding, reporting, and payment to the relevant authorities—ensuring contributions are correctly calculated and made on time.
We provide a structured onboarding checklist at the start of the engagement. Typically required documents include:
- Company registration and tax ID
- Chart of accounts and trial balances
- Accounting and payroll policies
- Employee master list and salary history
- Access to current systems (ERP, payroll software, HRIS)
The onboarding timeline depends on data availability and system complexity. We coordinate closely with client-side teams to ensure a seamless handover.
We treat data security as a core component of our service delivery. Our systems and workflows are ISO27001-certified, and access to financial and employee records is controlled using role-based permissions and encryption protocols.
Files are exchanged through secure client portals, and multi-factor authentication is standard across all internal systems. We also ensure alignment with local data protection laws such as China’s PIPL and Singapore’s PDPA—so clients can trust that sensitive data is protected at every step.
Yes. In several jurisdictions, and under clearly defined authorization models, we assist with treasury tasks including:
- Preparing payment runs and salary transfer files
- Reviewing and verifying vendor invoices
- Managing payment logs and reconciliation schedules
- Liaising with banks and maintaining internal controls
- Supporting dual-approval workflows where required
These services can be fully outsourced or integrated into your existing finance process.
asiaadmin® is our proprietary cloud-based HR and payroll platform, built specifically to help companies manage payroll and HR functions across multiple Asian jurisdictions through a centralized portal.
It supports monthly payroll processing, automates leave and reimbursement workflows, distributes payslips, and provides employees with secure self-service access. By consolidating regional payroll processes in one system, asiaadmin® improves efficiency while maintaining full local compliance.
Payroll compliance can vary by jurisdiction. Most Asian countries mandate monthly payroll cycles, though some allow flexibility. Companies aiming for a unified global cadence may face challenges when local rules don't align.
We assess feasibility case by case. In general, we require 5–10 working days of lead time before salary disbursement, along with finalized attendance, variable compensation, and other inputs.
Yes. Our Virtual CFOs provide strategic financial oversight without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive. We help clients interpret financial results, manage budgets, monitor cash flow, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders or investors.
Depending on your structure and maturity, we can work alongside your in-house accounting team, provide interim leadership, or coordinate directly with your regional finance functions—bridging the gap between compliance and executive decision-making.
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