Indochina Link Vietnam
David Nguyen

David Nguyen

Nguyen Ngoc Tan (David Nguyen)

Partner, Director, CPA

CPA Licensed CPA #3868/KTV Author

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor of Accounting and Auditing – HCM Open University
  • Vietnam Certified Public Accountant
  • Vietnam Chartered Accountant Practitioner
  • Vietnam Tax Practitioner
  • Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer (RENAC, Germany)

Biography

Certified Public Auditor (CPA License #3868/KTV) with over 14 years of experience in auditing, accounting, and advisory, including 5 years directly advising FDI enterprises in Vietnam.

His expertise encompasses auditing foreign-invested companies, government sectors, and publicly listed companies across diverse industries including manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, education, IT, construction, real estate, media, telecommunications, and garment production. He has overseen numerous financial and tax due diligence assignments for FDI companies and provided outsourced internal audit support for multinational corporations.

With a strong interest in energy transition and sustainability, David earned the Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer (RENAC, Germany) designation — one of the few accountants in Vietnam who understands the renewable energy industry.

David and his partner founded Indochina Link Vietnam after witnessing too many promising international businesses fail simply due to the complexities of Vietnam's regulatory landscape.

"Tax compliance should never be a barrier to entry; it should be the foundation of sustainable growth. I built this firm to be more than just a service provider — we are the strategic bridge that translates local intricacies into clear, actionable insights, giving foreign investors the confidence to focus entirely on scaling their business."

— David Nguyen, Partner, Director, CPA

Areas of Expertise

Manufacturing Setup & Operational Advisory

Delivering full-cycle consulting for over 20 manufacturing enterprises, guiding projects with $100M+ in combined investment capital from initial licensing to official operation.

M&A Transaction Support & Due Diligence

Guiding foreign investors through complex cross-border M&A deals with a cumulative transaction value exceeding $50 Million USD. Led due diligence for 20+ target entities, identifying and mitigating over $5 Million USD in potential tax liabilities and hidden risks.

IFRS/VAS Conversion

Managing conversion of financial statements between Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), crucial for multinational reporting.

Chief Accountant

Providing outsourced Chief Accountant leadership for clients with annual revenues ranging from $2M to $50M USD.

Significant Transactions

2020

Operational Advisory & Manufacturing Setup: helped a Chinese/Hong Kong investor construct an EPE factory and manufacture electronic devices in Bac Giang Province. A total of $2 million USD was invested.

2021–2025

Financial & Tax Due Diligence: co-supported multiple due diligences for Trina Solar exploring renewable energy projects in Vietnam. Successful acquisition of a project in Khanh Hoa, with ongoing financial management including payroll, taxes, and accounting.

Articles by David Nguyen