William Gao is a Quality Control partner and co-regional head of the China North Region at MarcumAsia, the premier PCAOB-registered accounting firm serving Asia-based, U.S. publicly traded companies and a leading independent auditor for complex cross-border transactions.

Mr. Gao specializes in high-risk engagements for initial public offerings and SPAC transactions and has served clients in the technology, biotech, SPAC and logistics industries, among others. His expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and PCAOB inspection readiness ensures that the firm’s audit engagements are conducted according to the highest standards of professional integrity and technical precision, with a focus on areas prone to material misstatement, such as revenue recognition, goodwill impairment, and equity investment.

Mr. Gao’s leadership provides clients with the assurance of accuracy and compliance in every engagement. He also is responsible for oversight of the firm’s quality control procedures, including engagement quality reviews, internal monitoring, policy development, and compliance initiatives.

In his capacity as co-regional head of the North Region of China, Mr. Gao plays an important role in mentoring the firm’s professionals, guiding internal inspections, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement across teams. 

Mr. Gao is based in the firm’s Beijing office. He has more than 13 years of public accounting experience, including more than a decade specializing in PCAOB audits. He received a Master of Arts from the University of International Business and Economics and a Bachelor of Arts from Hebei University.