Yan Gong
About Yan Gong
Yan Gong is an Audit Senior in the Digital Assets & Blockchain Practice at Marcum LLP, specializing in emerging technology and Fintech assurance. With a background in accounting and cybersecurity, he has held various roles in digital currency practices and has expertise in information security and IT general controls.
Current Role at Marcum
Yan Gong serves as an Audit Senior in the Digital Assets & Blockchain Practice at Marcum LLP. In this role, he focuses on providing assurance services related to emerging technologies and financial technology (Fintech). He has been with Marcum since 2023, where he specializes in integrated audits that combine financial statement audits with IT audits.
Previous Experience at Marcum LLP
Before his current position, Yan Gong worked as an Experienced Associate in the Digital Currency Practice at Marcum LLP from 2022 to 2023. During this time, he contributed to projects involving digital currencies and blockchain technology, enhancing his expertise in this rapidly evolving field.
Professional Background in Digital Currency
Yan Gong has a background in digital currency, having worked at Friedman LLP as a Digital Currency Staff Associate from 2021 to 2022 and as a Digital Currency Experienced Associate for four months in 2022. His roles involved providing assurance services and support for clients in the digital currency sector, further developing his skills in this area.
Educational Qualifications
Yan Gong holds a Master's degree in Accounting from Purdue University Daniels School of Business, which he completed from 2020 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor's degree with a dual major in Accounting and Cybersecurity from Maryville University of Saint Louis, studying from 2016 to 2020. His foundational education includes high school diplomas from 江苏省淮阴中学 and Lutheran High School of St Charles County.
Expertise in Information Security
Yan Gong possesses expertise in information security and defense control, which complements his focus on IT general controls (ITGC) and data analytics. His knowledge in these areas supports his work in integrated audits and enhances the assurance services he provides in the digital assets and blockchain domain.