Due diligence for companies
A comprehensive audit that reflects the true, 360-degree situation of a company.
At PKF Attest and audit every key element influencing the sale to detect inconsistencies.
This service is tailored to the specific needs of each merger, sale, or transparency process and covers financial, tax, legal, and labor areas, among others.
We prepare due diligence reports with the KPIs, scope, and level of detail you require.
Avoid surprises in purchase, sale, merger, or potential investment processes.
The best investment begins with solid due diligence from PKF Attest.
Due Diligence Services
Financial Due Diligence
Transparency in key indicators and sensitive KPIs
We audit the financial situation with the aim of detecting contingencies in relation to the company's financial data. We conduct an in-depth analysis of the annual accounts, audit reports, capital structure, key KPIs, and main financial indicators such as normalized EBITDA, recurring profitability, debt, and cash flow generation capacity.
Essential in any M&A transaction, even in large or publicly traded companies.
Tax Due Diligence
We detect tax risks, contingencies, hidden liabilities, or risks inherent to the transaction.
We audit the tax situation and tax obligations with a team of tax specialists, advisors specializing in tax matters, tax experts, and accountants. We review all accounting documentation, returns, record books, and relationships with third parties, identifying tax risks and proposing improvements to minimize legal contingencies.
Each project provides reliable information backed by professionals with over 20 years of experience in tax consulting.
Legal due diligence
Understand all the risks. Make confident decisions without legal surprises.
Our service combines legal expertise and a sector-specific approach to identify legal risks that may affect purchases, sales, or investments. We have experts in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and high-level legal advice.
We conduct customized analyses by sector—real estate, industrial, technology, luxury, and energy—ensuring that the report is tailored to the specific characteristics of the industry. We examine contracts, leases, concessions, as well as industrial and real estate property and criminal risks, providing clear and comprehensive information that supports strategic decisions and prevents risks.
Labor Due Diligence
Protect your team and secure your investment in the event of a merger or sale
A comprehensive audit of the company's people and organization, particularly relevant in sales, merger, or acquisition processes where the team and conditions may be affected.
We review contracts, organizational charts, shareholder participation, outsourced services, compensation policies, schedules, and vacations, ensuring internal consistency. We also verify collective bargaining agreements and occupational risk prevention.
Environmental Due Diligence – ESG
Environmental Compliance: Protect your business with our environmental compliance services
We identify environmental risks and potential regulatory non-compliance, including pollution, environmental liabilities, and reputational risks.
We verify the facilities on site and assess potentially harmful processes. Once analyzed, we quantify the risks detected in economic terms to facilitate decisions with our ESG team.
Operational Due Diligence
We analyze the company's operational reality to identify risks, contingencies, and areas for improvement
This analysis takes into account the value chain, the supply chain, the organization, and the resources to turn the information into an actionable plan.
- A literature review on an IRL, which will be limited to the scope agreed upon.
- Quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis.
- Identification of risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Report preparation and submission
Key components: Business model and operational perspective – Internal value chain processes – Supply chain – Organization and people – Infrastructure and resources.
IT Due Diligence
We assess the company’s technological landscape to identify technological risks, vulnerabilities, or shortcomings, enabling us to anticipate contingencies or deficiencies. We analyze opportunities for improvement aligned with the company’s objectives using methodologies tailored to key components:
Applications and implementation
- Map of information systems.
- Analysis of interfaces or redundancy.
- Software technologies and manufacturers.
- Scope and Implementation Status
- Service providers.
- Licensing.
Infrastructure and Communications
- Infrastructure and communications map (on-premises or cloud-based).
- Hardware technologies and manufacturers
- Infrastructure capacity, availability, and redundancy.
- Service providers.
- Licensing.
Cybersecurity and GDPR
- Inventory of Information Security Tools
- Information security controls.
- Business continuity.
- Penetration testing: black-box and gray-box
- GDPR Compliance Assessment.
IT Governance and Management
- IT Budget, Expenditures, and Investments.
- Organizational structure, resources, roles, and responsibilities.
- Service Organization: Project Management and Support Management (Incidents).
Who performs due diligence?
Our PKF Attest team PKF Attest made up of specialists in each of the areas involved: financial auditors, tax experts, lawyers, experts in bankruptcy, M&A, insolvency, technology, etc.
This high degree of specialization allows us to provide a more accurate picture of each element, consolidated into a report of the highest professional standards.
Comprehensive capacity
Proven experience
Confidentiality
Independence
They helped us identify real estate risks that we had not detected.
The tax team was approachable, knowledgeable, and clear throughout the entire process.
Your support was key to the successful completion of the transaction.
They understood the financial particularities of a luxury brand.
Due Diligence Process
Our specialization in different areas allows us to analyze each one individually. Once we have the results, they are compiled into a highly accurate report.
Do you need due diligence? We can help you get it.
We assist shareholders, investors, sellers
Purchase and sale of companies, due diligence, and other figures
Our areas involved
FAQS
What is Vendor Due Diligence? When is it appropriate to perform it?
Vendor Due Diligence is due diligence carried out or requested by the seller of the company before initiating a sale, merger, or investor entry process.
This is a preliminary analysis that identifies risks, contingencies, and strengths of the company. This VDD should be performed when there are several parties interested in the competitive process, when the transition needs to be accelerated, when there are sensitive areas, or to maximize the value of the company.
How long can it take to complete due diligence?
Between 2-4 weeks for a simple due diligence process. The deadline or delivery times will depend on the scope, size of the company, areas involved, and complexity, and may take up to 12-14 weeks in highly regulated sectors and for large business groups.
