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Our Services


Our Services

At George Istfan & Associates (GIA), we provide a comprehensive set of professional services designed to help businesses and organizations navigate complex financial, regulatory, and operational environments. Our multidisciplinary team combines deep expertise, practical insights, and a commitment to excellence to deliver solutions that create sustainable growth and value.


  • Audit Services

    GIA delivers rigorous and independent audit services to provide assurance, enhance transparency, and support sound decision-making. Our audit team works closely with clients to understand their operations, identify risks, and strengthen internal controls. Our offerings include:

    • Conducting external audits of financial statements and issuing Independent Auditor’s Reports for investors, creditors, and other stakeholders.
    • Performing internal audits and quality control reviews, including assessments of internal processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
    • Undertaking special audit engagements tailored to client-specific needs, including forensic and investigative audits.

    By combining technical expertise with a practical understanding of business operations, GIA ensures that audit outcomes not only comply with standards but also provide meaningful insights for management.

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping Services

    We offer comprehensive accounting solutions for businesses of all sizes, helping them maintain accurate financial records and gain timely insights for decision-making. Key services include:

    • Assisting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in maintaining organized and compliant accounting records.
    • Preparing periodic financial reports tailored to management needs for effective decision-making.
    • Producing periodic and year-end financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards, ensuring reliability and transparency.

    By providing these services, GIA enables clients to focus on strategic growth while maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.

  • Consulting Services

    Our consulting services empower businesses to make informed, strategic decisions and achieve long-term objectives. We adopt a hands-on, analytical approach, combining quantitative analysis with practical recommendations. Services include:

    • Preparing feasibility studies and financial models, and providing business valuation and due diligence services to support mergers, acquisitions, and investment decisions.
    • Assisting organizations in defining corporate goals and strategic objectives, aligning operational activities with business vision.
    • Conducting organizational structure reviews to optimize efficiency and effectiveness
    • Performing regulatory compliance assessments, ensuring adherence to all legal and industry standards.
    • Assisting clients in the selection, planning, and implementation of ERP systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and internal control.

    Our consulting services are designed to provide actionable insights that drive profitability, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

  • Compliance Services

    GIA provides a comprehensive suite of compliance and investigative services designed to help financial institutions strengthen their AML frameworks, enhance operational efficiency, and meet international regulatory standards.

    • AML and Sanctions Models Validation and Testing: Assessing the effectiveness of a financial institution’s existing technology, policies and processes and apply best practices.
    • AML Transactions Monitoring and Sanctions Screening System Reviews: Reviewing AML monitoring and sanctions screening systems ensuring their effectiveness in detecting suspicious activities.
    • Know Your Customer (KYC) Due Diligence: Assisting institutions in developing and enhancing KYC policies and procedures, including customer identification programs and customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes.
    • 360 Background Investigations: Providing a comprehensive 360-degree background investigations on individuals and companies by combining online public records with on-the-ground research across legal, financial, corporate, and media sources.
    • Financial Investigations and Forensic Accounting: Conducting financial investigations and providing forensic accounting services to assist clients facing actual or potential regulatory scrutiny, litigation, and to meet their compliance goals.

    Through a combination of advanced technology, best practices, and deep industry expertise, we deliver tailored solutions that ensure transparency, mitigate risk, and promote long-term compliance integrity.

  • CFO Services

    Managing a company’s finances requires strategic insight, accurate reporting, and strong oversight. Our CFO Services provide businesses with experienced financial leadership tailored to their needs, without the cost of a full-time executive. Our CFO Services include:

    • Strategic financial planning and budgeting: Developing forward-looking financial plans, forecasting future performance, and aligning budgets with your long-term business objectives.
    • Cash flow and working capital management: Ensuring sufficient liquidity, monitoring collections and payments, and optimizing cash cycles to maintain healthy operations.
    • Financial reporting and performance analysis: Preparing accurate monthly and annual financial reports, analyzing key performance indicators, and providing insights to support decision-making.
    • Cost optimization and profitability improvement: Identifying inefficiencies, reducing unnecessary expenses, and improving margins through data-driven financial strategies.
    • Support with banks, investors, and external stakeholders: Managing communication, preparing financial packages, and supporting negotiations to facilitate financing and business growth.

    With our CFO support, your business gains clarity, confidence, and a solid financial foundation to grow and make informed decisions.

  • Payroll Services

    Navigating regulations can be complex and time-consuming. GIA provides specialized support to ensure full compliance and smooth administration. Our services include:

    • Advising clients on Salary Tax and Social Security laws, procedures, and regulations.
    • Preparing and submitting all legal forms and periodic reports accurately and on time.
    • Securing various types of discharges from relevant authorities, ensuring clients meet their obligations efficiently.

    Through proactive management of Payroll matters, GIA helps clients minimize risk, avoid penalties, and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Tax Services

    GIA provides comprehensive tax advisory and compliance services to optimize financial outcomes and ensure adherence to local and international regulations. Our tax professionals bring deep technical knowledge and practical experience to every engagement. Services include:

    • Providing comprehensive tax structuring and planning services, helping individuals and businesses optimize their tax positions, ensure compliance across jurisdictions, and achieve tax-efficient outcomes for cross-border operations.
    • Conducting tax investigations and risk evaluations to identify potential exposures and mitigation strategies.
    • Representing clients in mediation with tax authorities, ensuring fair and efficient resolution of disputes.
    • Structuring international tax strategies, including cross-border transactions and compliance with Double Taxation Treaties.
    • Preparing and submitting annual and periodic tax declarations, covering Value Added Tax (VAT), Property Tax and Other indirect taxes.

    Our tax services are designed to provide clarity, efficiency, and strategic advantage, enabling clients to optimize their tax position while remaining compliant.

  • Transfer Pricing Services

    GIA offer comprehensive Transfer Pricing services to help businesses comply with local and international regulations while optimizing their intercompany transactions. Our services include:

    • Policy Development: Design and document transfer pricing policies that align with OECD guidelines and local tax regulations.
    • Functional and Economic Analysis: Conduct detailed studies to determine arm’s-length pricing for intercompany transactions.
    • Implementation Support: Assist in putting transfer pricing policies into practice, ensuring compliance and consistency across group entities.
    • Documentation and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive transfer pricing files and reports to meet tax authority requirements.
    • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential tax risks through proper policy design and proactive compliance.

    GIA helps clients achieve tax efficiency and compliance by minimizing transfer pricing risks, strengthening governance, and ensuring transparent, well-structured intercompany arrangements.