LM Auditores Associados
LM Auditores Associados is authorized by the Brazilian Securities Commission -CVM to carry out independent auditing activities within the securities market.
As Independent Auditors, in addition to helping customers objectively assess the quality of their organizational systems and accounting procedures, LM Auditores has the capabilities to thoroughly examine companies’ financial statements and advise accordingly.
Professional Records
- Regional Accounting Council (CRC) – No. 2SP018.611 / O-8
- IBRACON – Brazilian Institute of Independent Auditors
- Brazilian Securities Commission – CVM
- National Registry of Independent Auditors of Legal Entities (CNAI – PJ)
Auditing of Financial Statements
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Examination of financial statements aiming at issuing a report for companies or institutions subject to regulatory bodies such as the Brazilian Securities Commission – CVM, Brazilian Central Bank – BACEN, Superintendence of Private Insurance – SUSEP and the Credit Protection Services bureau – SPC.
Due Diligence - Auditing of Acquisitions
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Auditing in accordance with customer specification, in particular in acquisition transactions, we perform a comprehensive accounting review of potential contingent liabilities and determine the market value of assets.
Limited Review of Financial Statements
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Revision of financial statements with the purpose of issuing an audit report (in negative form) to companies or regulated institutions (Brazilian Securities Commission – CVM, Brazilian Central Bank – BACEN, Superintendence of Private Insurance – SUSEP and Credit Protection Service bureau – SPC).
Auditing of Circulation and Raffles
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We carry out review analysis to certify the circulation and number of copies of media outlets in addition to the validation of raffles.
Training
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Development of specific training programs for teams of internal auditors as well as for financial accounting professionals.
Company split-up, merger, incorporation and capital increase
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Special reviews of companies undergoing split-up, merger, incorporation and capital increase to define valuation parameters and preparation of the respective evaluation reports.
Outsourcing of Internal Audit Activities
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Assessment, implementation and development of procedures to comply with rules established by management and compliance with current legal standards; suggestions for improvement of internal controls, management of operating systems and complete outsourcing of activities.
Going Public Process
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Advisory services on the preparation of information and accounting documents requested by the Brazilian Securities Commission – CVM.
Review of Internal Control Procedures
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Identification, assessment and testing of internal and management controls over companies’ operating systems and further elaborating a detailed report with suggested recommendations.
International Auditing Services
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Examination and reviews, as well as translation and presentation of balance sheets in accordance with US (US GAAP) and international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS).
Securitization of Receivables
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Advisory services to be implemented by management and trustees and auditing for special-purpose companies.
Previously Agreed Procedures
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Our undertaking is carried out through the definition of procedures previously agreed with the Administration to cover mainly high-risk activities of companies or to assist management by providing reliable information.
Compliance with requirements of agencies abroad
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Auditing services to comply with rules and regulations required by BID, Bird, IFC, BNDES (Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development), etc.
General Accounting
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- Organization, classification and processing of accounting documents to generate reports including accounting information to be utilized as management tools;
- Preparation of monthly trial balance sheets and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting principles and regulations of the Federal Accounting Council (Conselho Federal de Contabilidade – CFC) and applicable tax laws;
- Preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS principles;
- Maintenance of controls over fixed assets (location, useful life, etc.) and physical identification for valuation purposes.
Tax Accounting
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- Bookkeeping required by tax law (General Ledger, E-LALUR, E-LACS – Taxable Income Control Register, Inventory Register, etc.);
- Preparation of Corporate Income Tax Return, Company Information Statement, Quarterly Information and other reports required by tax authorities;
- Compliance with head office and subsidiary requirements related to state and municipal taxes (posting of related tax books, determination of tax amounts, issuance of payment documents, etc.);
- Analysis of laws, tax framework and activity sector of each customer, in order to minimize companies’ tax burden;
- Advisory services to partners concerning changes in laws, as well as in the preparation of the Corporate Income Tax Return.
Income Tax | Individual Taxpayer
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- Preparation / filing of annual adjustment statement or estate statement;
- Compulsory monthly payment calculation;
- Calculation of capital gains tax and net income in variable income;
- Calculation of tax on causa mortis transmission and donation of property (ITCMD);
- Preparation / filing of Brazilian Capital Declaration Abroad (CBE) to the Brazilian Central Bank (BACEN);
- Analysis of capital gain taxation on investments held abroad, foreign currency or stock-based payments (stock options).
Personnel Administration
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- Hiring and termination of employees (employment contracts, registration, etc.).
- Monthly payroll, including payroll bank orders, payment receipts (payslip), and mandatory social charge receipts, etc.;
- Maintenance of controls over entitlement and payment of individual or collective paid vacations (issuance of vacation notices, receipts, etc.);
- Control and calculations of 13th month salary and related receipts;
- Advice on compliance with tax, labor and social security laws in order to minimize contingency risks;
- Preparation and delivery of ancillary obligations.
Other Services | Individual Taxpayer
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- Payroll for household employees;
- Preparation of ancillary obligations for household employees;
- Fiscal tax bookkeeping for individual farm owners or agricultural producers;
- Consulting – individual tax planning and consulting.
Opening and Closing Companies
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We offer paralegal services linked to the formalization, regularization and steady operation of companies’ activities in accordance with current legal provisions and rules:
- Constitution or extinction of companies and subsidiaries or branches;
- Preparation of minutes of general meetings, ordinary and extraordinary meetings;
- Bookkeeping and maintenance of corporate books (book of registered shares, minutes of meetings with partners, etc.);
- Preparation of corporate acts for the transformation of the legal entity type;
- Amendments to Articles of Association or Articles of Incorporation;
- Registration of corporate acts in municipalities and public agencies;
- Obtaining negative certificates (or no record certificates): Federal, State, Municipal, Notaries or Commercial Boards.
Human Resource Training
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Development of training and re-training programs for professionals responsible for auditing and accounting activities. These programs are tailored to customers’ business sector and may include procedures to streamline activities;
The courses aim to offer increased knowledge, discuss and clarify tax, labor and other issues which are of interest to participants in this professional field.
Outsourcing of Activities: Controllership, Administration and Finance
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We have qualified skilled professionals capable of effectively carrying out controllership, administration and finance tasks, as follows:
- Accounts payable and accounts receivables management
- Billing management
- Cash flow and bank account management
- Analysis of financial statements
- Analysis and interpretation of Financial and Economic Indexes
- Issuance of management reports
- Budget preparation