Mitchell Bardack is a highly accomplished professional with an extensive background in accounting and tax matters for the U.S. and Costa Rica. He is originally from Los Angeles, California, and graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a degree in Accounting. He later studied for his Master’s in Taxation from Golden Gate University. His professional career began in 1995 when he joined KPMG, followed by Deloitte & Touche in San Francisco, California, where he worked until 1999. In 2003, he joined AFC as the Accounting Partner, where he has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and client development. Today, he serves as the Managing Partner of AFC, where he leads a team of over 100 dedicated professionals committed to excellence and regulatory compliance. With his strong background in accounting and tax advisory services, he has developed a specialization in assisting companies operating within the Free Trade Zone Regime and National Territory. His in-depth understanding of accounting and Free Trade Zone regulations, combined with a strategic approach, has enabled numerous companies to maximize the fiscal and operational benefits offered by this regime.