Russell Bedford International announced the establishment of MC Montes S.A.S. and Ascendis S.A. as joint members of the global network of professional services in Cali, Colombia. The nomination expands the national network in Colombia, where members of Russell Bedford in Bogotá are already companies Cartagena and Medellín.
Founded in 2014 and led by Carolina Montes Lopez, MC Montes focuses on legal and fiscal control, advice from the IFRS and specialist financial advisory services. The company serves both corporate and public and private customers in many business sectors.
Ascendis from above 30 years is led by Tulio Restrepo Rivera and specializes in consulting and accounting outsourcing for SMEs, along with tax and legal services.
Both companies have together third partners, about 30 employees and over 70 customers. They share the premises in one of the most prestigious office buildings in the city centre.
„I am pleased to welcome MC Montes and Ascendis as joint members in Colombia," comments Stephen Hamlet, President Russell Bedford. – Russell Bedford has been dominant in Latin America for many years. Adding this new group to complement our offer in all four The main cities of Colombia are proof that this position is growing steadily, while providing greater access to services and expertise to our members’ customers in the region. ”
Managing partner of MC Montes, Karolina Montes Lopez, added: “The ability to offer our customers access to comprehensive global services is a key reason for joining the international network. Our membership of Russell Bedford provides us with a new motivation to achieve our business development goals. We look forward to building relations with other members around the world to support our common goals. “
„The acquisition of membership in an established international accounting network is an important moment in the history of our group," says Tulio Restrepo Rivera, managing partner in Ascendis. – We hope that this move will increase our ability to attract new customers while at the same time expanding the service offer to our current customers. “