Ricky Cheng

Ricky Cheng is the firm’s Director and Head of Risk Advisory. He leads the firm’s Risk Advisory practice, specialising in internal audit management and corporate governance across Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong. With over 20 years of experience in risk and assurance, Ricky’s background spans major international accounting firms and commercial internal audit roles.

His deep technical expertise includes:

Compliance: Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), ESG readiness, and SVF license assessments

Governance: Risk management assessments and corporate governance reviews

Operational excellence: Business process reviews and internal audit assistance

Ricky manages a diverse client portfolio across industries such as financial services (brokerage and derivatives), property development, gaming, manufacturing, and FMCG. A recognised thought leader, he frequently speaks at professional body events and provides specialised training for both listed and private companies.

Current and past professional/public appointments

• Governor, The Institute of Internal Auditors Hong Kong (2021 – 2025)
• Advisory Board member of Global Centre of ESG Education and Research, The Hong Kong Management Association (2021 – 2025) 
• Member, Advisory Peer Group of The Hong Kong Metropolitan University (2020 – present)
• Chairman, Research and Education Committee of The Institute of Internal Auditors Hong Kong (2021 – 2024)
• Member, Sustainability Disclosure Standards Committee of The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accounts (2024 – Present)
• Member, Sustainability Committee of The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accounts (2018 – 2024)
• Member, Training Committee of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (2013)
• Member, ACCA Hong Kong Committee (2011 – 2013)

Qualifications and professional affiliations

• Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Fellow of the Hong Kong Corporate Governance Institute
• Certified Internal Auditor