Laurence Karagulian Partner
Professional Background
Laurence Karagulian is a Partner at Forvis Mazars, specializing in banking audit and financial institutions. She is a graduate of EDHEC Business School, a Chartered Accountant (Expert-Comptable), and a Statutory Auditor (Commissaire aux Comptes). Since 2024, she is also certified to provide assurance on sustainability information.
She joined Mazars in 2007 as an auditor and developed a strong specialization in financial institutions in France and internationally. She was appointed Partner in 2020.
International Banking Audit Expertise
Laurence Karagulian has extensive experience in the audit of:
- Credit institutions
- International banking groups
- Financial services organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions
She also gained significant international experience during her assignment in the United States between 2017 and 2020.
Leadership Role
Since 2025, she has been responsible for the Banking Audit Business Unit (BU Audit Banque) in France at Forvis Mazars, contributing to:
- Strategic development of banking audit activities
- Management of key financial institution clients
- Strengthening the firm’s positioning in the financial services sector
Advisory Focus
She supports banking clients in:
- Financial audit and statutory certification
- Risk management and regulatory compliance
- Financial reporting and internal control frameworks
- Cross-border banking operations
- Sustainability reporting assurance
Areas of Expertise
- Banking & Financial Institutions Audit
- International Banking Groups
- Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Reporting & Internal Control
- Sustainability Assurance (CSRD / ESG reporting)
- Cross-border Audit Coordination
- Strategic Banking Sector Advisory