Singapore, 3 July 2026 – CLA Global TS is excited to be named a Finalist in the Accountancy Team of the Year (Midsize Firm) category at the STEP Private Client Awards 2026, marking the firm’s third consecutive year of recognition as a finalist.
Now in its 21st year, the STEP Private Client Awards celebrate excellence and achievement across the global private client industry and are widely regarded as a hallmark of quality among private client professionals. CLA Global TS is proud to be recognised alongside 71 firms and 23 individuals shortlisted from a record 375 submissions across 26 countries, reflecting the depth and breadth of talent and expertise within the international private client community.
Being shortlisted places CLA Global TS among the industry’s leading practitioners and reinforces the firm’s continued commitment to delivering trusted advice and exceptional service to private clients and their families.
This year’s recognition marks CLA Global TS‘s third consecutive appearance as a Finalist at the STEP Private Client Awards, following nominations in the 19th and 20th editions. At the 19th edition, Shaun Zheng, Director and Asset Management & Private Wealth Services Tax Lead, represented the firm and engaged with private client professionals from across the globe.
Shaun Zheng attended the 19th STEP Private Client Awards, connecting with leading private client professionals from around the world.
“We are incredibly proud to see our Tax Services and Private Wealth team named a finalist at the STEP Private Client Awards for the third consecutive year. To be recognised consistently on a global stage by one of the most prestigious awards programmes in the private client industry is a tremendous honour and a testament to the dedication, expertise and unwavering commitment of our people. This achievement reflects the outstanding leadership of Shaun Zheng, our Director and Asset Management & Private Wealth Services Tax Lead, together with the strong support of Edwin Leow, our Co-Advisory Leader and Head of Tax, and the collective efforts of the entire team in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. Regardless of the final result, this recognition reinforces our commitment to providing high-quality, trusted advisory services to private clients, family offices and wealth owners,” said Henry Tan, Group CEO and Chief Innovation Officer, CLA Global TS.
CLA Global TS remains committed to helping private clients, family offices and wealth owners navigate an increasingly complex landscape while supporting their long-term wealth preservation and succession objectives. Through its recent Private Wealth Series, the firm’s specialists have shared insights on the importance of early succession planning, leadership transition and legacy preservation to help clients prepare for the future with confidence.
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About CLA Global TS:
Established in 1993, CLA Global TS is a trusted public accounting firm and Asia-focused business advisor. Over the past three decades, CLA Global TS has built its niche expertise as an IPO consultant with numerous successful listings in regional markets, expanded its service offerings to better serve clients, and enhanced its capabilities through global connections. Today, CLA Global TS has a team of 320 professionals led by experienced leaders with over 30 years of expertise in Assurance & IPO, Tax, Risk Advisory, Valuation, Insolvency & Restructuring, Sustainability & Climate Change Advisory, and more, operating from locations in Singapore, China, and Malaysia.
CLA Global TS is an independent network member of CLA Global Limited (CLA Global), a prominent global organisation comprising independent accounting and advisory firms focused on fast-growing, innovative, middle-market cross-border businesses. CLA Global TS represents CLA Global in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and China, serving as CLA Global’s leading firm in Asia.
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