CLA Global TS

What CLA Global TS does

CLA Global TS is a Singapore-headquartered public accounting and business advisory firm founded in 1993, operating across Singapore, China, and Malaysia. The firm delivers a comprehensive suite of professional services including assurance and audit, tax advisory, risk advisory, M&A advisory, fund administration, sustainability reporting, valuation and transaction services, forensic and litigation support, management consulting, cybersecurity and technology advisory, data analytics, financial advisory/insolvency/restructuring, and accounting outsourcing. It serves a diverse client base spanning listed companies, IPO candidates, variable capital companies (VCCs), REITs, regulated fund managers, PE/VC funds, and operators across oil and gas, marine and shipping, construction and engineering, electronics, charities and NPOs, and entrepreneurs.

The firm operates a sales-led professional services model with project-based, quote-driven engagements. Its go-to-market relies on direct client engagement and referrals, augmented by the CLA Global network, which provides access to 13,000+ personnel across 100 offices worldwide. CLA Global TS holds Forum of Firms membership, reinforcing credibility in transnational audit standards. Revenue is generated across seven core streams — audit and assurance, tax advisory, risk advisory, M&A advisory, sustainability reporting, valuation/transaction services, and outsourcing/corporate services — with engagement-specific pricing that is not publicly disclosed.

With approximately 320 professionals, CLA Global TS positions itself as the CLA Global network's leading Asia firm and has supported more than 100 listed companies over its 30+ year history. The firm was rebranded from Nexia TS to CLA Global TS upon joining the CLA Global network (founded 1 July 2022 through the merger of CLA and S&W). Recent strategic moves include a funding round with Dymon Asia Private Equity in November 2024, leadership expansion across risk advisory, assurance, and IPO practices in March-April 2026, and successful IPO support for Kin Global Limited on the SGX Catalist Board in April 2026. The firm has expanded into adjacent service lines including InvoiceNow e-invoicing implementation, digital asset valuation advisory, digital business solutions, and a Tariff Taskforce.

Name

CLA Global TS

Legal name

CLA Global TS Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://cla-ts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CLA Global TS is an Asia-centred public accounting and advisory firm founded in 1993 in Singapore, providing audit, tax, IPO consulting, M&A advisory, sustainability, and risk advisory services across Singapore, China, and Malaysia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Audit Professional Services

NAICS

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525), Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (525920)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Leveraged Loans & CLOs (FSAAAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Risk, Controls & Governance (GRC) Platforms (FSAFAOAG), Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Document Automation (BPAEAPAD)

Keywords

• Audit assurance services
• Tax advisory services
• IPO consulting
• Risk advisory services
• Business valuation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Audit and Assurance Services: Comprehensive audit, accounting, and consulting solutions ensuring financial integrity and compliance. Services include external audit, internal audit, and reporting auditors services for listed companies, VCCs, REITs, and private entities.
2. Tax Advisory Services: Corporate tax services including filing, compliance, transfer pricing support, tax planning and advisory, GST reporting, withholding tax, and MTT/DTT compliance under OECD Pillar Two framework.
3. Risk Advisory Services: Risk management, internal controls review, data governance, cybersecurity advisory, and forensic accounting services.
4. M&A Advisory Services: Advisory support throughout M&A process including target identification, business valuation, due diligence management, and integration planning.
5. Sustainability Reporting Services: ESG and sustainability reporting advisory, climate change advisory, and support for corporate responsibility alignment.
6. Valuation and Transaction Services: Business valuation, transaction advisory, and valuation of digital assets.
7. Outsourcing and Corporate Services: Accounting outsourcing, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and corporate services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CLA Global TS is a public accounting and chartered accountancy firm providing assurance and audit, tax compliance and advisory, risk advisory, M&A advisory, sustainability reporting, valuation and transaction, forensic and litigation support, fund administration, and accounting outsourcing services. The firm specialises in IPO consulting and listings support on SGX, serving listed companies, funds (PE/VC, VCCs, REITs), and a range of industry verticals from offices in Singapore, China, and Malaysia.

Product overview

CLA Global TS is a public accounting and audit firm providing a comprehensive suite of professional services through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include Assurance & Business Services, Tax Services, Risk Advisory Services, M&A Advisory Services, Fund Administrative Services, Sustainability Reporting Services, Valuation and Transaction Services, Reporting Auditors Services, Forensic and Litigation Support, Management Consulting, Cybersecurity & Technology Advisory, Data Analytics, Financial Advisory/Insolvency/Restructuring, and Accounting/Outsourcing/Corporate Services. These are complemented by Digital Business Solutions, Business Concierge Services, Commercial Advisory Services, and Tariff Taskforce. Regional coverage is provided through Malaysia Advisory and China Advisory & Assurance. The firm also serves specific industry verticals including Oil and Gas, Marine and Shipping, Charities and NPOs, IPOs and Public Listed Entities, Construction and Engineering, Entrepreneurs, and Electronics. With approximately 320 professionals and a global network spanning 100 offices with over 13,000 personnel, CLA Global TS positions itself as an Asia-focused business advisor, particularly strong in IPO consulting and listings support for Singapore and regional markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assurance and Business Services Comprehensive assurance services ensuring financial integrity and compliance through audit, accounting, and consulting solutions for listed companies, VCCs, REITs, and private entities.
• Tax Services Corporate tax services including filing, compliance, transfer pricing support, tax planning and advisory, GST reporting, withholding tax, and MTT/DTT compliance under OECD Pillar Two framework, with liaison with IRAS for reliefs and incentives.
• Risk Advisory Services Risk management advisory supporting deeper insights on the risk management journey including data governance and internal controls review.
• M&A Advisory Services Expert advisory support throughout the entire M&A process including target identification, business valuation, due diligence management, and integration planning to drive strategic growth.
• Fund Administrative Services Administrative services for fund operations and management, supporting fund vehicles such as PE/VC funds, VCCs, and REITs.
• Sustainability Reporting Services Comprehensive solutions for transparent and impactful sustainability reporting aligned with ESG goals, including climate change advisory and corporate responsibility alignment.
• Valuation and Transaction Services Expert guidance in assessing and maximising transaction value, including business valuation and valuation of digital assets for informed business decisions.
• Reporting Auditors Services Step-by-step auditing approach to help clients achieve listing objectives through meticulous and transparent reporting, including acting as reporting auditors for IPO listings.
• Audit Support Services For Forensic And Litigation Expert analysis and strategic insights providing thorough security and financial accountability ensuring compliance with local and international regulations for forensic and litigation matters.
• Management Consulting Advisory services for business strategy, structure, management, and operations optimisation.
• Cybersecurity & Technology Advisory Advisory services for clients' technology and cybersecurity needs, complementing the firm's risk advisory offerings.
• Data Analytics Analytics services for data-driven business insights, applied within audit and advisory engagements.
• Financial Advisory, Insolvency And Restructuring Financial advisory and insolvency/restructuring services for distressed and transitioning entities.
• Accounting, Outsourcing And Corporate Services Comprehensive accounting and corporate services for streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency, including bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and corporate secretarial support.
• Malaysia Advisory Advisory services for clients operating in the Malaysia market, delivered through the firm's Malaysian advisory office.
• China Advisory & Assurance Advisory and assurance services for clients operating in the China market, delivered through the firm's China office.
• Digital Business Solutions Digital transformation and business solutions leveraging digital tools to support client operations.
• Commercial Advisory Services Commercial advisory services for business growth, complementing the firm's assurance and tax offerings.
• Business Concierge Services Execution-driven roadmap services guiding businesses from concept to operational launch, including company incorporation, regulatory setup, tax registration, and operational workflows.
• Tariff Taskforce Specialised advisory service on tariff-related matters for clients impacted by trade and tariff developments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully supported Kin Global Limited IPO listing on SGX Catalist Board
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Digital Assets AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2024CLA Global TS co-organized a seminar titled 'Digital Asset Valuation and Accounting' with the Digital Assets Association on 22 August 2024. The collaboration provided insights into accounting and valuation approaches for digital assets, with speakers including Grace Lui (Director of Valuation & Transaction Services) and Ju May Lim (Director of Assurance & Technical).
• Kin Global LimitedminorOthersCLA Global TS successfully supported Kin Global Limited (Singapore's largest sports events management company) in its IPO listing on the SGX Catalist Board on 23 April 2026. CLA Global TS was appointed as the risk advisory firm supporting the IPO through pre-IPO internal control review.
• CLA Global LimitedcoreOthersCLA Global TS is an independent network member of CLA Global Limited, a prominent global organization comprising independent accounting and advisory firms. CLA Global TS represents CLA Global in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and China, serving as CLA Global's leading firm in Asia.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Singapore: KPMG Singapore is one of the Big 4, dominating large-cap audit, tax, and advisory work in Singapore and competing with CLA Global TS at the upper end of IPO advisory and listed-company engagements.
• Deloitte Singapore: Deloitte Singapore is one of the Big 4, providing the full suite of audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to large-cap clients and IPO aspirants — a broader incumbent that competes with CLA Global TS for higher-end mandates.

Emerging players

• PKF Singapore: PKF Singapore is part of PKF International, a mid-tier accounting network with a presence in Singapore focused on audit, tax, and advisory services to SMEs and listed entities — comparable in niche positioning to CLA Global TS though typically smaller in headcount.
• Moore Stephens Singapore (Moore Global): Moore Global member firms in Singapore provide audit and advisory services comparable to CLA Global TS, with similar mid-tier network affiliation and focus on mid-market and listed-company clients.

Direct peers

• BDO Singapore: BDO Singapore is the local member of BDO Global, the world's fifth-largest accounting network, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to listed and private companies in Singapore — directly comparable to CLA Global TS in scale, mid-tier positioning, and full-service offering.
• Grant Thornton Singapore: Grant Thornton Singapore is part of Grant Thornton International, serving mid-market and listed-company audit, tax, and advisory clients in Singapore and ASEAN — a like-for-like mid-tier network competitor with similar IPO advisory capabilities.
• Baker Tilly Singapore: Baker Tilly Singapore operates as part of Baker Tilly International, providing audit, tax, and advisory services with comparable scale and Singapore/regional focus — a direct competitor in the same mid-tier segment as CLA Global TS.
• Mazars Singapore: Mazars Singapore is the local office of Mazars, an international audit, tax, and advisory network, offering comparable services to listed and private clients in Singapore — competing head-to-head with CLA Global TS for mid-tier audit and advisory mandates.
• Crowe Singapore: Crowe Singapore is part of Crowe Global, offering audit, tax, and advisory services to listed and private clients — directly comparable to CLA Global TS in network affiliation structure, mid-tier scale, and SGX-listed client base.
• RSM Singapore: RSM Singapore is part of RSM International, the world's sixth-largest audit and advisory network, providing similar mid-tier audit, tax, and consulting services to Singapore and ASEAN clients — competing for the same mid-market and IPO listings clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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