Ying Xu | CPA, CA

MANAGING PARTNER

Area of Focus

Ying Xu is specialized in providing assurance and financial services to Canadian and US public and private companies with Chinese operations as well as a range of advisory services for Chinese companies listed on North American exchanges. 

She has also led corporate due diligence for both mergers and acquisitions and corporate reverse-takeover projects in a range of industries including aviation, energy, mining and the winery business.

Education & Professional Licenses

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), British Columbia, 2011
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Simon Fraser University, 2008

Business Experience

Ying Xu has over 16 years of experience in public accounting practice. She brings a multifaceted accounting, finance, industry and assurance experience to her role at the firm. Born in China, and with her international education and work experience, Ying helps international clients navigate the North American business environment.

Ying Xu is the co-founder of Lixin & Ethos CPAs LLP. Prior to start her own practice, Ying served as the Canadian CFO for a major international retail chain. She also held a position of Senior Assurance Manager with MNP LLP. She began her career in accounting as an auditor with Ernst & Young in Vancouver where she articled and earned her Chartered Accountant designation.