Ahmet Karakılınç, President of the Marmara Business Platform, is a Certified Public Accountant, Lead Partner Auditor and Forensic Financial Expert with over 35 years of experience across every dimension of finance.
In brief
Born in Kilis in 1963, he completed his primary and secondary education there and graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Anadolu University (1982–1986). After passing the national finance examination he served as a revenue officer at the Istanbul Directorate of Revenue between 1985 and 1988.
Professional experience
Ahmet Karakılınç CPA Practice — Founder, since 1991
He has led every operational, administrative and financial process of his Mecidiyeköy practice without interruption for more than thirty years, advising companies and construction contractors on tax legislation, financial planning and corporate structuring.
Analitik Independent Audit and Consultancy — Lead Partner Auditor
He audits annual and interim financial statements in accordance with Turkish Public Oversight Authority (KGK), TFRS and BOBİ FRS standards, and leads special-purpose audit engagements.
Courts of Criminal and Civil Justice — Forensic Financial Expert
Appointed by the courts, he examines commercial ledgers, legal documents and financial records in judicial and commercial disputes and submits impartial, reasoned expert reports.
Construction and real estate — Entrepreneur, since 2001
He has managed budget, administration and investment processes for residential and commercial developments in Istanbul and Kilis.
Professional and institutional leadership
- ISMMMO — Chair of the Audit Committee (2006–2016)
- ISMMMO — Member of the Unfair Competition Board (2016–2019)
- Association of Financial Advisors and Accountants — Deputy President of the Head Office (2019–2024)
Social responsibility
- Ahmet Karakılınç Anatolian High School (Kilis): He financed the construction of a 24-classroom secondary school and donated it to the Ministry of National Education.
- Ahmeddin Mosque and Education Complex (Kağıthane, Istanbul): A mosque together with separate Qur’an study rooms and social learning spaces.
- Sport and youth in Kilis: He led the founding of the Bölükgücü football club and supports local sports infrastructure.
Education
- Anadolu University, Faculty of Economics — BA (1982–1986)
- Kilis High School · Kilis Secondary School · Kartalbey Primary School