- Forvis Mazars has launched dedicated Chinese and Japanese Desks to better support U.S. multinational enterprises operating in both countries.
- The desks provide a single, culturally fluent point of contact, connecting U.S. teams with in‑country professionals to support cross‑border business needs.
- The launch expands the firm’s international desk model, building on its French and German Desks to deliver coordinated global service.
Forvis Mazars, LLP, ranked among the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, has launched two new international desks to enhance services for U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) with business interests in China and Japan.
The Chinese Desk and Japanese Desk provide a dedicated point of contact to enhance coordination between the firm’s U.S. teams and those team members located in these countries.
International desk leaders in the U.S. have a keen understanding of the issues MNEs face as they enter, expand, and operate across borders. The desks are designed to help clients understand the services available to them as they pursue growth.
“As we continue to expand the Forvis Mazars Global network and brand, we are doubling down on our commitment to provide an Unmatched Client Experience to multinational companies,” said Michael Coletti, partner and global business leader for Forvis Mazars US. “International desks provide our clients efficient and effective access to professionals who are fluent in the language, cultural norms, and local laws and regulations that clients face as they do business internationally.”
Chinese Desk
The firm’s Chinese Desk is led by Howard Hong, an assurance partner with two decades of experience. A native of China, Hong is fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese and has served as a past member of the Governing Board at Forvis Mazars US.
“This role is extremely important to me both personally and professionally,” Hong said. “I was born and raised in China, and it’s exciting to have this opportunity to help clients that operate in both countries. I’m eager to help them grow their business, open doors, and build cross-border relationships.”
Hong is joined by Allen Wong, who has 20 years of experience and is also a native of China, fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese. Wong will advance to partner effective June 1.
Japanese Desk
The firm’s Japanese Desk is led by Kaz Hatanaka, an assurance director with more than 15 years of experience. Hatanaka joined Forvis Mazars in 2025 following 13 years at a large international firm where he held a similar role, facilitating international collaboration. Hatanaka is a native of Japan and is fluent in both Japanese and English.
“I’m excited to build strong business relationships with colleagues in Japan and to support clients from a cultural and language perspective to facilitate their business growth,” said Hatanaka. “I am currently working with U.S. subsidiaries of Japanese companies and am expanding my work with U.S. companies operating in Japan. These are excellent opportunities to deepen relationships and collaborate closely across borders.”
The new Chinese and Japanese Desks build on the firm’s earlier launches of its German and French Desks, which similarly emphasize culturally aware support and coordinated cross-border service for multinational clients.
About Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network.
About Forvis Mazars Global
Forvis Mazars Global Limited is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars, LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward.
