46 Acquisition International - Issue 1 2018 K Professional Accountants (KPA) is a well-established accountancy firm led by Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and ACCA, providing excellent and distinctive professional services such as, Audit and Assurance, Business Advisory, Taxation & Corporate registration, and Financial Management Training & Coaching. We asked Darith Khun to give us an insight into the company’s impressive success. PA is a member firm of integrita, an international network of independent member firms of accounting, audit and business advisory. The firm is also an active member of Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors (KICPAA). Offering a variety of solutions, the company holds a wide range of experience in providing professional services to various industries, including the Telecom Industry, State-owned enterprises, Garment factories, Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (CSX), Tour and travel Agents member of IATA, Airlines, large corporates and SMEs as well as not-for- profit organisations in Cambodia. Darith outlines KPA’s overall mission for us, alluding to what ideas the firm promotes from within and how the company’s highly skilled employees complement the concepts that KPA work towards. These qualities and values all contribute to the company achieving this mission. “Embeddedwithin our staff, our mission is to strengthen the capacity of financial management for SMEs and professional accountants in Cambodia. We promote good governance, integrity and transparency in the Cambodia. “KPA employs highly qualified and professional staff, managers and partners with industry specific experiences, as well as insight of the audit and assurance engagements. All of our partners are ACCAs, FCCAs and CPAs. The clients are impressed with our high quality, professionalism, professional vision and commitments to providing high-quality services. “Furthermore, we always bring about new and innovative ideas and improvements to continually meet the changing needs of our clients, and a fast-growing accounting profession in Cambodia.” Differentiating itself from its competitors, Darith is keen to point out that the team’s expertise and knowledge helps it to stand out within the industry. He then details a number of important factors which the company believe separate them out from others in the industry. “Essentially, our aim is to turn our practical knowledge and experience in the industries into values which benefit our clients and our stakeholders. We help both organisations and professionals to grow with confidence. “Regarding our business oriented approach, KPA focuses on addressing both the business and Company: K Professional Accountants Contact: Darith Khun, CPA/FCCA Address: 5th floors CPL Building, #25 & 63, St. 348/205, Sangkat Toul Svay Prey II, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh Website: www.kpaglobal.com Email:
[email protected] Tel: (855) 23 218 627 The Key to Success K 1801AI67 technical needs . We are client-focused and we customise our approach based on the client’s individual requirements. This is developed thanks to our wide industry experience, as our specialists are experienced professionals with exposure to a wide range of industries. “Ensuring that we reach the best outcome for the client, the team tailor our solutions in order to satisfy their needs. Staff spend time understanding customer requirements and adapt the solutions to provide them with the required benefits. Looking to make a return on investment, staff take a long term, cost savings approach for clients, focusing on areas that matter the most and provide the greatest benefits. Lastly, but importantly, our team are always actively keeping abreast of current trends and issues, monitoring them constantly to make sure that we stay ahead of developments. ” Looking to uphold certain values, KPA ensure that staff all work towards the same mission, which creates a thriving working environment and leads to the best results being secured. Staff are given the freedom to be independent and work hard to find the best solution , and also act with integrity and be open with the client. Achieving excellence is something that KPA holds in high regard, along with allowing team members and employees to be practical in their work, producing the best results. These values are achieved and promoted thanks to the internal culture within the firm, realising excellence and being competent , having professional ethics and adding value to clients, the firm and the country. Regarding what the future holds for the firm, Darith predicts a positive outlook for KPA, with the team looking to be the company of choice for many clients. He concludes that the company will achieve its mission thanks to its ability to keep an eye on any developments, something it will have to do in the ever evolving financial industry. “Ultimately, our goal is to be a firmof choice for specific industries that are looking for professional services with high standards of quality and professionalism . “Technology development and changes in regulations will affect all industries including accounting profession, we are keeping our eye on such developments and changes and we are preparing ourselves to be a leader .”