About Us
Precision. Strategy. Integrity.
HSS & Co is a premier accounting and advisory firm dedicated to delivering sophisticated financial solutions for the public capital markets. Founded on the pillars of technical excellence and unwavering integrity, we provide the rigorous oversight and strategic clarity required to navigate today’s complex regulatory landscape.
Our firm is composed of a high-caliber collective of Certified Public Accountants, technical consultants, and capital market advisors. We move beyond traditional compliance, adopting a proactive, hands-on approach to ensure our clients are positioned for sustainable growth and institutional-grade reporting.
At HSS & Co, we don’t just process transactions; we build enduring partnerships. By combining deep sector expertise with a culture of consistency and reliability, we empower our clients to execute their most critical financial objectives with confidence.
Core Competencies
Institutional Assurance: Rigorous attestation services designed to enhance stakeholder trust and financial transparency.
Transaction Advisory (M&A): Comprehensive due diligence and strategic support for domestic and cross-border acquisitions, divestitures, and mergers.
Capital Markets & SEC Compliance: Expert guidance on public offerings, statutory filings, and evolving regulatory frameworks to ensure seamless market integration.
Service Offerings
In an era of heightened volatility and shifting regulatory mandates, HSS & Co. provides the multidimensional clarity required to transform complexity into a competitive advantage. We offer a sophisticated suite of assurance and advisory frameworks designed to mitigate risk and unlock enterprise value.
1. Institutional Assurance & Attestation
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PCAOB-Standard Audits
Comprehensive audits for issuers and public entities, executed with the highest level of independence and professional skepticism. -
International Financial Reporting (IFRS)
Seamless cross-border financial reporting and conversion services for global operations. -
Attestation & Specialized Reporting
Tailored agreed-upon procedures (AUP) and review engagements providing targeted insight into specific financial or operational metrics. -
Private Enterprise Audits
Scalable, high-integrity audit solutions for private entities preparing for growth or exit events.
2. Transaction Advisory & M&A Strategy
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Buy-Side & Sell-Side Due Diligence
Rigorous quality of earnings (QofE) analysis and working capital assessments to validate deal thesis. -
IPO Readiness & Capital Activation
Holistic roadmap development for private-to-public transitions, focusing on governance, internal controls, and reporting infrastructure. -
Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)
Expert technical guidance on complex accounting treatments related to business combinations and divestitures. -
Enterprise Risk Management
Identification and mitigation of systemic risks to protect capital and ensure transaction resilience.
3. SEC & Regulatory Compliance
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Statutory Financial Reporting
Hands-on assistance with the preparation and review of 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings to ensure technical accuracy and timeliness. -
Regulatory Liaison & Support
Specialized advisory for responding to SEC comment letters and navigating complex disclosure requirements. -
Internal Controls & Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance
Designing and testing robust internal control frameworks to meet Section 404 requirements. -
Capital Market Readiness
Technical support for S-1 filings and secondary offerings, ensuring the financial narrative meets institutional standards.
4. The HSS & Co. Advantage
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Sector-Specific Technicality
Our professionals possess deep vertical expertise, ensuring that our advice is grounded in the nuances of your specific industry. -
Partner-Led Engagement
Every engagement is overseen by senior leadership, providing clients with direct access to our most experienced technical minds. -
Execution Velocity
We understand the pace of the capital markets; our teams are structured to deliver high-quality outputs within the compressed timelines of the modern financial landscape.
Our Expertise
At HSS & Co, our advisory practice is built on the intersection of technical mastery and strategic foresight. In a marketplace where regulatory requirements and accounting standards are in a constant state of flux, we provide the steady hand and deep expertise necessary to ensure financial clarity.
We do not merely react to challenges; we anticipate them, delivering high-caliber, scalable solutions that safeguard institutional integrity and drive long-term value.
Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that every engagement is handled with the precision required by public capital markets and the personal attention that defines our firm’s culture.
1. Financial Advisory & Technical Accounting
Navigating the complexities of evolving financial frameworks with precision and foresight. HSS & Co. delivers a sophisticated suite of customized accounting solutions centered on our core competencies.
We serve as a high-level technical resource for end-to-end accounting advisory, audit readiness, and process optimization. Our expertise extends to providing specialized training for mid-sized firms and robust litigation support, ensuring that our clients maintain financial integrity under the most rigorous scrutiny.
From GAAP conversions to complex SEC compliance, we translate technical challenges into operational certainties.
2. Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management
Transforming the internal audit function into a strategic driver of organizational resilience. In a global marketplace defined by fluid economic conditions and emerging systemic risks, the internal audit function is no longer a mere checklist—it is a critical governance tool. We assist CFOs and Audit Committees in identifying and mitigating enterprise-wide risks through a comprehensive range of services.
Corporate Governance: Strengthening the framework of rules and practices by which the board ensures accountability.
SOX Advisory: Designing and testing internal control environments to ensure seamless Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Process Improvement: Enhancing the efficiency and reliability of internal audit methodologies to protect stakeholder interests.
3. IPO Readiness & Capital Activation
Strategic roadmapping for the transition from private entity to public market leader. An Initial Public Offering is a transformative milestone that demands meticulous preparation. HSS & Co. provides the thought leadership and technical infrastructure required to navigate this formidable process.
We weigh the critical factors of your “go-public” decision, providing the tools and expertise to ensure your financial narrative is institutional-grade. By addressing reporting gaps and governance requirements early, we minimize execution risk and accelerate your trajectory toward the capital markets.
4. Public Company & SEC Practice
Ensuring regulatory agility and protecting corporate reputation in the public eye. The pressures on public company leadership are immense—from driving shareholder value to managing global competitive threats. Our SEC practice is anchored by a team of professionals with deep expertise in the PCAOB regulatory environment.
Registration Statements: Expert guidance through the filing of S-1 and subsequent registration forms.
PCAOB Audit Standards: Executing audits and quarterly reviews with the technical rigor required by federal oversight.
Regulatory Defense: Protecting corporate reputation through proactive compliance and sophisticated responses to the evolving SEC landscape.
Key Personnel
HSS & Co. is defined by a high-caliber team of Certified Public Accountants and financial advisors who specialize in the technical rigors of the public sector.
Our leadership possesses a proven track record of steering complex IPOs, managing cross-border M&A, and ensuring uncompromising adherence to PCAOB and SEC standards.
We pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, where senior-level expertise is directly integrated into every engagement to drive financial integrity and stakeholder confidence.
Howie Tang, MBA, CPA
Partner
Howie Tang is a distinguished Audit Partner with over 14 years of expertise in high-stakes financial reporting, cross-border M&A, and public market transitions.
A specialist in the US-China capital market corridor, Howie has successfully guided numerous Chinese firms through complex IPOs and significant transactions in the United States.
His technical mastery spans US GAAP, IFRS, and CAS, alongside deep proficiency in SOX 404 compliance. Known for a high-touch, hands-on approach, he serves as a strategic advisor to clients across the financial services, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors.
Howie Tang, MBA, CPA
Partner
Howie Tang is a distinguished Audit Partner with over 14 years of expertise in high-stakes financial reporting, cross-border M&A, and public market transitions.
A specialist in the US-China capital market corridor, Howie has successfully guided numerous Chinese firms through complex IPOs and significant transactions in the United States.
His technical mastery spans US GAAP, IFRS, and CAS, alongside deep proficiency in SOX 404 compliance. Known for a high-touch, hands-on approach, he serves as a strategic advisor to clients across the financial services, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors.