About Akfali & Associates

Careful analysis.
A practical perspective.

Akfali & Associates L.L.C. is a founder-led financial and business consulting firm based in Bettendorf, Iowa. The initial consulting focus brings together financial analysis, business decision support and AI & Business Automation.

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The founder

Firas Akfali

Founder & Managing Director

Direct involvement from the outset.

Firas Akfali leads strategic planning, business development and coordination of the consulting practice.

That founder-led model shapes a focused approach: define the question, agree the scope, work from the evidence and explain what the analysis means for the next decision.

Our purpose

Connect the numbers to the decision.

Financial information is most useful when it answers a defined question. Our consulting approach connects financial analysis, business strategy and operational considerations to the decision at hand.

Our approach to AI and automation emphasizes authorized access, reliability and human oversight.

What guides the work

Standards built into the process.

01 / Integrity

State what the evidence supports.

Identify missing information, distinguish assumptions from findings and avoid unsupported promises about results.

02 / Analytical discipline

Make the reasoning clear.

Use defined methods, relevant inputs and documented limitations so the analysis can be understood and reviewed.

03 / Accountability

Agree what will be delivered.

Establish scope, fees, responsibilities and deliverables in writing before an engagement begins.

04 / Client focus

Start with the real question.

Shape the engagement around the client's decision and information needs rather than adding unnecessary complexity.

05 / Practical innovation

Evaluate technology thoughtfully.

Consider automation where it fits the workflow, with appropriate testing, data boundaries and human review.

06 / Confidentiality

Define how information is handled.

Address access, permitted use and confidentiality in the engagement. Agree an appropriate exchange method before sharing sensitive records.

Who the practice is designed to serve

Individuals.
Business owners.
Entrepreneurs.

Individual consulting includes diagnostic assessments, business decision support and explanations of financial information within a defined scope.

Business consulting focuses on financial and operating diagnostics, recurring strategic finance support, and transaction and capital projects.

The practice is designed for established small and medium-sized businesses, with an initial focus on Iowa, Illinois and the broader Midwest, and online delivery intended to extend that reach.

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A focused consulting launch

Clear boundaries support better work.

The initial website focuses on consulting. It does not present regulated investment advisory services, management of client investment portfolios or securities transactions as available services.

Consulting is also distinct from tax return filing, independent audits, financial statement reviews, attest services and legal advice. Each proposed engagement is evaluated against the firm's scope and professional qualifications.

How does a consulting engagement begin?

Start with an inquiry describing the question and timing. The next step is to define the information needed, scope, deliverables and fee in a written proposal. You can book a consultation using the link above.

Where can I see examples of the work?

The Portfolio page describes planned demonstrations and the standards for publishing them. No completed client projects or verified results are claimed.

Start a conversation

Tell us what you are working through.

Describe the business or financial question you want to investigate, along with your preferred timing.

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