BKR International adds new member firm in Morocco
BKR International has added Corporate Value Advisory as the newest member to its global network in Morocco.
Corporate Value Advisory, established in 2017 and headquartered in Casablanca, provides a suite of consultancy services.
These include strategic advisory, transformation leadership, financial evaluation, audit, and tax support.
The addition is expected to bolster BKR's influence in North Africa and reinforce its footprint across French speaking (Francophone) Africa.
The firm, under the leadership of managing partner Marouane Mouafir, has executed more than 140 transformation projects for a diverse range of clients.
These are in both the public and private sectors throughout Morocco and the surrounding region.
Mouafir said: 'We're delighted to be joining BKR International. This relationship opens new avenues for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and international exposure—especially in the context of our growth across Morocco and Francophone Africa.
'We believe the values of BKR align closely with our own: professionalism, integrity, and relationship-based business development.'
The firm's expertise also encompasses strategic planning, performance auditing, financial due diligence, and advisory services for significant institutional development programmes.
Corporate Value Advisory's client portfolio extends to collaborations with international donors and financing institutions such as the World Bank, EBRD, and GIZ.
Additionally, it has played an advisory role to the Moroccan government on economic and investment policies.
BKR International CEO Michael Burch said: 'Corporate Value Advisory brings a dynamic and ambitious approach to the association.
'Their combination of public sector experience, regional insight, and strategic capability makes them a unique and valuable addition—not just for BKR's footprint in North Africa, but for members across the EMEA region and beyond.'
Earlier, in January 2025, a consortium of BKR International member firms was awarded a joint tender to provide auditing services to IDP Education.
The contract entails auditing various legal entities within IDP Education, renowned for the development of the International English Language Testing System among other educational offerings.
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