Companies ensure responsible financial management through audit services, improving internal processes, optimizing efficiency, and providing a solid foundation for performance evaluation and company valuation.

Following the highest quality standards and applying local and international regulatory frameworks, from SMS Buenos Aires we offer services including:

• Audits and limited reviews of financial statements under local and international standards (IFRS/US GAAP).
• Regulatory audits for supervised entities, including reports for the National Securities Commission.
• Counseling on the interpretation and application of accounting and regulatory standards.
• Issuance of assurance reports and other special reports.
• Accounting certifications.
• Due Diligence in acquisitions and mergers.
• Implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Consulting and evaluation of internal control systems and operational processes.
• Supervision and control of contractors.
• Outsourcing of accounting and administrative processes.
• Review and implementation of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Systems.
• Legal expertise and preparation of expert accounting reports.
• In-company training on accounting, regulatory, and internal control standards.
• Prevention, detection, investigation of fraud, disputes, and special investigations.

From SMS Buenos Aires we accompany our clients in:

• Tax Compliance: We provide peace of mind and confidence in complying with national, provincial, state and/or municipal annual tax obligations.
• General Tax Consulting Services: Our professional team provide clients with clarity in the interpretation of applicable regulations and work to establish a suitable tax framework for their businesses.
• Tax Credit Balance Management: We help to efficiently manage tax credit balances by recovering them or applying other suitable measures.
• Emerging Technologies: Tax services are provided to innovative business models seeking to incorporate new technologies and digitalization in their activity.
• Promotional Schemes: Our clients are assisted in the identification of tax benefits and promotional schemes that may be applicable in different industries or businesses.
• Legal Tax Assistance Services: Assistance with inspections and support in responding to requests are provided. We also assist clients in defenses before tax authorities and in the production of the necessary evidence.
• Expatriates, non-residents and U.S. citizens: Assistance is provided to individuals who are going through an expatriation process, tax residents of other countries with tax obligations to comply with in their country of origin, as well as to U.S. citizens who must comply with tax obligations before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
• Social Security Consulting Services: Assistance provided in identifying key issues affecting employees and the employer’s obligations.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Professionals working as part of multidisciplinary teams assist in tax-free corporate reorganizations. Furthermore, professionals assist in due diligence processes detecting potential tax and social security risks related to company acquisitions, share assignment, business assignment, among others.
• Non-profit entities: A comprehensive view of tax and regulatory compliance for associations, foundations and other non-profit entities is provided.
• Personal and family finance: Ideas and experiences are shared regarding complex issues that may affect the family business finance as well as key aspects of personal taxation.
• International taxation: Comprehensive solutions are provided to assess the tax impact of cross-border transactions and the structuring of new international business by addressing both domestic and international aspects.

Our processes are validated by ISO 9001 certification.
From SMS Buenos Aires, we assist our clients in the following areas:

• Outsourcing of Accounting and Administration: We offer solutions in various areas:
1. Business Start-up: Comprehensive assistance for the creation and launch of new businesses.
2. Outsourcing of Administrative Functions: Through the application of automated processes, we manage invoicing and collections, administration and execution of payments to suppliers, contractor control, among other tasks.
3. Account Analysis and Reconciliation for Local and International Reporting Standards, Including Management Indicators: Account review and reconciliation to comply with local and international standards, incorporating key management indicators.
4. Account Analysis and Reporting to Headquarters, Applying Local and International Standards: Preparation of financial reports incorporating key management indicators.
5. Financial Planning: Development of financial strategies for business growth and sustainability.
6. Assistance to Internal and External Auditors: Support in audits and analysis of specific processes.
7. Updating of Commercial Ledgers.
8. Loan Staff Services: Provision of specialized personnel to cover temporary or specific needs.

• Payroll Process Outsourcing: Our team of professionals is equipped to confidentially advise on tasks such as personnel management, payroll processing, social security contributions, preparation of related accounting entries, administration and reconciliation of prepaid health insurance accounts and Workers’ Compensation Insurance, income tax calculations, audits of related processes, among others.

• Tax Outsourcing: With a team specialized in taxes, we offer solutions to our clients for the monthly fulfillment of tax obligations, such as determining and paying national, provincial, and municipal taxes, accounting reconciliation of tax accounts, management of tax credits to mitigate the impact of immobilized balances, administration of electronic tax domiciles, efficient monitoring of due dates, company and representative registrations, and deregistrations.

• Insurance Consulting: We have a highly specialized team in the field to provide consulting and advice on insurance contracting. We coordinate the management of new policies, renewals, monitoring, and personalized assistance in case of claims, whether for large companies, SMEs, or individuals.

The control of international operations is today one of the main lines of action of the tax authority. From the Transfer Pricing Department we advise, guide and assist our clients in planning their transactions between companies and in complying with their obligations related to transfer pricing.

We provide consulting services that include advice on corporate management, investment project analysis, company valuations, asset and liability management, financing, mergers, and acquisitions.

Through client diagnostics and evaluations, we provide consulting on various areas of SMEs and the necessary support for each to grow: www.sms.com.ar/misionpyme

Interdisciplinary consulting teams drive the growth of SMEs, guiding them towards professionalization.
Consulting services are offered on:

– Business processes and management.
– Economic and financial analysis.
– Talent recruitment and retention.
– Human Capital Management.
– Business restructuring,
– Company valuation.
– Organizational structure design and delegation.
– Strategic planning.
– Technology applied to decision-making.
– Planning for family businesses.
– Tax planning.
– Sustainability.

Additionally, there is solid experience in managing sports entities and civil associations.

With a practical and innovative approach, SMS Sustainability teams work with companies, governments, and international organizations on the challenging sustainability and sustainable finance agenda.

We aim to assist clients in:

• Strategy and sustainable management: Designing and implementing ESG Strategies and action plans across the organization.

• Green banking: Advising banks on integrating sustainability as an opportunity in their commercial and financial strategies.

• Sustainable finance: Consulting on the issuance of Sustainable Bonds, developing sustainable lines, and analyzing climate impact on portfolios.

• Measurement and reporting: Measuring carbon footprint and preparing ESG Reports under international standards. Verification and auditing.

On one hand, by creating management solutions through tools that help them interact and expand in a changing business environment. On the other hand, by providing consulting services in automation tools, business intelligence, and big data to optimize processes, time, costs, services, and decision-making, generating new business opportunities and possibilities.

Innovative training programs are offered, allowing the exploration of concrete situations and discussion of complex or specific technical issues affecting the company. Proposals are tailored and content is developed in-company, specifically focusing on the quality and support of clients to bridge academic knowledge with business dynamics: https://ednsmslatam.com/en/home/

From SMS Buenos Aires we provide advice on organizational diagnostics, HR management strategy, development plans, talent management, recruitment, performance management, and support for effective management.