Professionals

The elemental core of our business are our professionals, who will strive on each step of the way.
Your business is always our priority.

Sergio De La Torre

Tax Partner

María Elena Ríos

Social Security Partner

Ricardo Bribiezcas

Social Security Partner

Luis Fernando Rodríguez

Audit Partner

Sergio De La Torre C.

Tax partner

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CPA and Lawyer with over 30 years of broad experience in Tax Law in designing / creating / maintaining tax structures for Fortune 500 enterprises and other Mexican public / private entities to operate in Mexico from the tax, transfer pricing and foreign trade standpoint. Over 20 years of experience in a big four firm as Tax managing partner.

Implementing corporate strategies to improve financial and tax performance for either domestic or transnational entities on the AAA tier, including public entities regulated on the SAROX environment. Development of tax strategies to mitigate tax burdens and improve financial efficiency and to transfer flows to shareholders with limited tax liens, by using domestic and international restructuring, spinning-off different activities to different jurisdictions, such as: manufacturing, managing, intangible property, marketing, distribution, advertising, tax and financial consolidation, relocation of personnel, among others, involving transfer pricing and foreign trade issues. Advisory on the most tax effective channels of distribution in Mexico for Asian AAA entities, looking for new market for products in Mexico.

Advisory in the use of the best Mexican incentive Decrees, to promote manufacturing, for entities looking to establish a presence in Mexico, negotiating with Tax / Economic Development Authorities in securing benefits to Foreign and Domestic entities and refunding Tax credits and favorable balances derived from incentives gathered.

Guest speaker for different universities and associations as well as former consultant to the National Counsel for the Maquila Industry, and former president of the Mexican Institute of Financial Executives (IMEF) Juarez´ chapter, member of the Juarez’ CPA’s Institute. Author for different papers and articles in technical issues published in tax specialized magazines.

Relevant clients assisted: General Motors Corp., General Motors de México, Delphi Automotive Systems, Lear Automotive, Johnson Controls, Strattec Security, Stoneridge, Yazaki North America, Toshiba, Samsung, Lexmark, Thomson, TTE, Plexus, Hubbell, Inc., Elcoteq, Philips, Foxxcon. Carber Testing, Johnson & Johnson, Tyco, Cardinal Health, Cordis, Covidien. Ansell, ACS, Grupo Z, Grupo Imperial, First Majestic, Verde Realty, Grupo Ruba, Grupo Roma, Grupo Viz, S-Mart, Interceramic – Accel, Hitec Group.

María Elena Ríos

Social security partner

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Accountant and Master of finance with more than 20 years of experience as auditor in Social Security, Housing Fund, and preparing prevision plans for several entities. Experience gained in one of the big four firms practicing as Senior Manager of the Wages and benefits department.

Experienced in performing attestation examination according to the Attest Standards issued by the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants through the Auditing and Insurance Standards Commission (the “Attest Standards”), issuing express opinions and reports as a result of engagements in the attest and examination regarding the Employer’s compliance with tax obligations derived from the Social Security and INFONAVIT Laws and their Regulations.

Performing examination and analysis of payroll chart and information contained in collective bargaining agreements and/or individual employment contracts to issue our opinion regarding the adequate administration, for Social Security and INFONAVIT purposes, of the benefits paid by the Employer and, if applicable. and in conjunction with the Employer, define the applicable treatment.

Examining and evaluating the internal control system specifically implemented by the employer to ensure compliance with tax obligations derived from the Social Security and INFONAVIT Laws and their Regulations.

Validating the classification of each employer registration as to verify the determination and payment of the respective occupational risk insurance premium and examining the withholding and payment of worker-employer fees

Guest speaker for different universities and associations, giving topics related the Social Security and INFONAVIT.

Relevant clients assisted: Delphi Automotive Systems, Lear Corporation, Johnson Controls, Strattec Security, Kenwood, Toshiba, Harman, Thomson, Hubbell, Inc., Philips, Foxxcon, Cardinal Health, Cordis, Covidien. Ansell, ACS, Grupo Z, Yvasa, Carriers and food franchises.

José Ricardo Bribiezcas C.

Social security partner

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CPA with over 20 years of broad experience in Social Security law (LSS) and the Mexican worker´s housing fund law (INFONAVIT) for many companies Mexican public and foreign companies.

Experienced in Social Security Law and Housing Fund law, in preparing and presenting opinion of Social Security (IMSS) and Housing fund law (INFONAVIT), as well as the fulfilment of tax obligations regarding the Social Security and its regulations.

Associated of Mexican Institute of Public Accountants (IMCP Juárez) as former Vice president of Academic activities (2012-2016), Management Auditor (2017-2018), Vice President of Government Sector (2018-actually) Member of the CROSS (IMCP Commission) since 2003 (representative commission in social security organizations) President of CROSS 2018-2020.

Guest speaker for different universities and associations, Professor in Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez, (Mexico) (ICSA) lecturing for the course of Financial Accounting and Social Security since 2008.

Relevant clients assisted: KNW México, APTIV, BPI Brake Parts Manufacturing, Tracso, Corporrativo Herlittce, Servicio Internaciona de Enlace Terrestre (SIETE) Jones Plastic & Engineering, SGI de Mexico, Swaggelok, Yazaki, Regal Beloit.

Luis Fernando Rodríguez

AUDIT partner

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CPA with of broad experience as Auditor of Financial Statements, for sectors such as industrial, maquiladora sector, retailers, carriers, distribution, services, construction, real estate, donors, etc., among others. Additionally work at one of four international firms for more than 23 years.

Experienced in Internal controls evaluation (Financial accounting cycle, expenditure, fixed assets, inventory management, payroll, personnel, revenue and treasury business cycles) as well as auditing and preparing financial statements for Fortune 500 entities.

Experienced in evaluation of financial statements, consolidations, cash flows, deferred tax accounting, Foreign Currency translation (FASB52), equity capital transactions, equity method of accounting for investments, revenue recognition.

Facilitator in technical seminars on MexGAAP and USGAAP training professionals, as well as facilitator in MexGAAP courses in different universities: Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez and Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez.

Relevant clients assisted: Retail: S-Mart Mexicana, S.A. de C.V., Grupo Elamex and Subsidiaries.

Manufacturing: Columbus Corp., Stonerdige, Inc., Strattec, Corp., Likom, Scientific Atlanta, Ruskin de Mexico, S.A.P.I. De C.V., Soldadura de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., National Instruments de México, S. A. de C. V., Adac, Strattec de México, S.A. de C.V., Heritage Interactive of México, S. De R.L. De C.V., Solvay Fluor Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Grupo Safe FIT Internacional, S.A. de C.V., Grupo Intermex, S.A. de C.V.