Edwin Franco Arevalo Audit Partner

• Public Accountant, Universidad de la Salle
• Specialist in Tax Law, Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
• Diploma in International Taxation, ICDT

Edwin joined Forvis Mazars in 2022 and has over 19 years of experience in audit project management and consulting, specialising in real estate and retail companies. He has a strong background in financial and non-financial risk management; process auditing; complex accounting areas and International Financial Reporting Standards conversion processes. He has knowledge in Accounting Financial Reporting Standards accepted in Colombia based on IFRS and application of International Financial Reporting Standards for corporate reporting purposes.

Edwin has experience in managing corporate financial audits by preparing and analysing financial statements (statements of financial position, income, changes in equity and cash flows) and budgets. He is also skilled in planning and overseeing financial controls and SOX compliance requirements, inventory analysis and production costing.

Sectors of Expertise:

• Retail
• Financial
• Education
• Food and Beverage

Languages:

• Spanish
• English