NGUYEN VAN SU | STEVEN NGUYEN
CPA, CA
Partner, Director
Head of Digital Solutions
Taxation and advisory services. Steven has been honing his interest in technology as it applies to accounting and business. His work has touched on Business Process Outsourcing (with the application of AI-enabled Robotic Process Automation), cloud-based enterprise solutions, and software tools in the Digital Transformation of businesses.
Main practice:
- Business transformation
- Restructuring and turnaround
- Integration
- Growth strategy
- M&A transaction support.
Biography
Nguyen Van Su (Steven Nguyen) is a Certified Public Auditor (CPA License #3868) with over 16 years of experience in auditing, accounting, and advisory, especially 7 years of experience advising FDI enterprises in Vietnam.
His expertise encompasses auditing foreign-invested companies, government sectors, and publicly listed companies in Vietnam across diverse industries. These industries include manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, education, information technology, construction, real estate, media, telecommunications, software, and garment production. Additionally, he has overseen numerous financial and tax due diligence assignments for FDI companies and has provided outsourced internal audit support for multinational corporations.
With a strong interest in energy transition and sustainability, David pursued and earned the Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer (RENAC, Germany) designation, making him 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.
My philosophy is that 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.
I want to show all business owners that launching your business in Vietnam is easier than you think. We cut through the complexity of company formation, providing expert support for a smooth market entry and effortless ongoing operations.
Membership
Education
- Bachelor of Accounting and Auditing from HCM Open University (Vietnam)
- Vietnam Certified Public Accountant
- Vietnam Chartered Accountant practitioner
- Vietnam Tax practitioner
- Certified Renewable Energy Project Developer
Areas of expertise
David Nguyen’s core expertise lies at the intersection of strategic finance, complex compliance, and business growth for foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam. His practice, as a Certified Public Auditor and Founder, focuses on providing high-stakes transactional and statutory support. He specializes in the following primary areas of expertise:
- M&A Transaction Support: Guiding foreign investors through complex Mergers & Acquisitions, having advised on cross-border deals with a cumulative transaction value exceeding $50 Million USD. David navigates the financial structuring, legal requirements, and post-merger integration, ensuring 100% retention of key financial personnel during critical transition periods.
- Financial & Tax Due Diligence: Leading meticulous Financial and Tax Due Diligence engagements for 20+ target entities across diverse sectors. His deep-dive audits have identified and mitigated over $5 Million USD in potential tax liabilities and hidden risks, allowing investors to renegotiate deal terms effectively before finalization.
- 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. This encompasses the entire financial ecosystem: establishing scalable accounting systems, managing tax and payroll compliance for large workforces, structuring foreign loan registrations, and handling mandatory FDI reporting with precision.
- IFRS/VAS Conversion and Reporting: Expertly managing the conversion of financial statements between Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), crucial for multinational reporting and global transparency.
- Nominee Chief Accountant: Providing outsourced Chief Accountant leadership for a portfolio of clients with annual revenues ranging from $2M to $50M USD. David offers strategic oversight on internal controls, financial systems, and adherence to local regulatory filings.
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. That was David's first transaction.
2021
Financial & Tax Due Diligence: co-supported (with other teams) many due diligences for Trina Solar; at that time they would like to explore renewable energy projects in Vietnam. They were successful in acquiring one project in Khanh Hoa, and David and his group continued to assist in managing the project's finances, including payroll, taxes, and accounting.
2022
Financial & Tax Due Diligence: co-supported (with other teams) many due diligences for Trina Solar; at that time they would like to explore renewable energy projects in Vietnam. They were successful in acquiring one project in Khanh Hoa, and David and his group continued to assist in managing the project's finances, including payroll, taxes, and accounting.
2023
Financial & Tax Due Diligence: co-supported (with other teams) many due diligences for Trina Solar; at that time they would like to explore renewable energy projects in Vietnam. They were successful in acquiring one project in Khanh Hoa, and David and his group continued to assist in managing the project's finances, including payroll, taxes, and accounting.
2024
Financial & Tax Due Diligence: co-supported (with other teams) many due diligences for Trina Solar; at that time they would like to explore renewable energy projects in Vietnam. They were successful in acquiring one project in Khanh Hoa, and David and his group continued to assist in managing the project's finances, including payroll, taxes, and accounting.
2025
Financial & Tax Due Diligence: co-supported (with other teams) many due diligences for Trina Solar; at that time they would like to explore renewable energy projects in Vietnam. They were successful in acquiring one project in Khanh Hoa, and David and his group continued to assist in managing the project's finances, including payroll, taxes, and accounting.
