I am an optimist and believe that even the greatest challenges often have a silver lining. We are always moving towards better days ahead that even bring us greater joy, health and fulfillment than the ones before.

Maria Cristina M. Calimbas

Senior Partner, Assurance, Ernst & Young Vietnam Limited

Seeing people overcome challenges and achieve their dreams give me immense satisfaction. I always approach situations with a solution-oriented mindset and empower my clients to find innovative ways.

As an Assurance Partner for both Cambodia and Vietnam in Ernst & Young Vietnam Limited, Cristina oversees large-scale audit engagements, primarily for multinational corporations. Her portfolio includes a diverse range of foreign-invested enterprises across various sectors such as banking, manufacturing, mining and exploration, wholesale and retail trade, construction, and insurance. 

With over 30 years of international experience, Cristina has served numerous clients, particularly in the Indochina region, providing comprehensive audit services, business advisory, and a wide array of other corporate solutions. 

Cristina is an active member of Kampuchea Institute of Certified Practising Accountants (CPA);  Philippine Institute of CPAs; CPA Australia; ASEAN CPA; a registered auditor of the Ministry of Finance in Vietnam. She is also an auditor accredited by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia, Accounting and Auditing Regulator of Cambodia and the State Securities Commission of Vietnam.

How Cristina is building a better working world

Cultivating compassion and resilience continues to inspire me, reminding me that we are united in living our purpose of Building a better working world through everything we do to support our people, clients and society, even in the most challenging times. 

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