About us

OUR HISTORY AND VISION

The origins of our firm, HARTENECK AND ASSOCIATES SRLtrace back to the continuation of Harteneck-Quian & Associates Civil Society, which dates back to the year 1995 when it was founded with the purpose of providing professional services in the fields of accounting and taxation. This expansion aimed to enhance the work of its founding partners, who had been practicing independently since 1970.

Harteneck y Asociados S.R.L. is a significant local and international firm specializing in External Auditing, Taxes, and Consulting, among other services offered. It has achieved rapid and sustained growth thanks to its philosophy rooted in the excellence of personalized service, high professionalism, efficient and direct communication with its clients, a genuine spirit of teamwork, and a markedly proactive attitude in the face of challenges. Our firm is also an International Member of LEA Global, a worldwide association with a presence in more than 180 countries around the world.

Present

At Harteneck y Asociados S.R.L. we offer services to both public and private entities, with national and international experience and qualified professionals capable of meeting the clients' needs. Our goal is to provide effective solutions and support sound business management with responsibility and ethics. We maintain relationships based on personal commitment and the ability to form excellent technical teams.

Our firm Harteneck y Asociados SRL has been a member of the global organization LEA GLOBAL since 2007, a worldwide association of auditors and consultants. LEA Global is one of the largest international associations in the world, creating a dedicated community of over 215 firms specializing in accounting, financial, tax, and business advisory services, with expertise and knowledge across various industrial and service sectors. The firms that make up LEA Global operate from 432 offices in more than 180 countries, providing more than 1,400 partners and over 25,000 professional staff members.

Since 2007, our firm, Harteneck and Associates SRL Auditors and Consultants, has been a member of the global organization LEA GLOBAL, a worldwide association of auditors and consultants. LEA Global is one of the world's largest international associations, creating a committed community of over 215 firms specializing in accounting, financial, tax, and business advisory services, with expertise and knowledge across various industrial and service sectors. The firms comprising LEA Global operate from 432 offices in more than 180 countries, comprising over 1,400 partners and more than 25,000 professional staff members.

Audit and Assurance Services

We provide audit and assurance services to ensure financial transparency and compliance with regulations.

Learn More

Tax Advisory and Assistance

We offer tax advisory services to optimize your finances and comply with tax regulations.

Learn More

Business Outsourcing & Payroll

Outsource payroll and workforce management with our expert business outsourcing and payroll services.

Learn More

Transfer Pricing

We calculate transfer pricing to comply with international tax regulations.

Learn More

Corporate & Business Solutions

We offer comprehensive corporate solutions to optimize financial and business management.

Learn More

Forensic Audits

We conduct forensic audits to uncover fraud and financial misconduct.

Learn More

Anti-Money Laundering Prevention

We prevent money laundering through auditing and compliance to protect your business.

Learn More

Taxation

We optimize your tax burden and ensure regulatory compliance.

Learn More

Audit and Assurance Services | What is our main objective?

Our focus is to provide personalized service to each company, recognizing its unique identity and offering specific solutions. We value growth, innovation, and proper control, and to achieve that, we retain our key personnel. At Harteneck and Associates S.R.L., we are committed to delivering high-quality and value-added service.

An audit approach aimed at providing added value 

Our working approach focuses on identifying risks and critical areas to ensure the effectiveness of systems and controls, as well as the accuracy of financial statements. Additionally, we contribute to key objectives, such as managing reliable information, efficient communication with management, and seeking innovative solutions to enhance efficiency. We support the company in organizational changes and make recommendations to strengthen administrative controls.

What do we mean by high quality? 

We provide continuous support to management, identify and assess financial risks, maintain open communication, have a skilled team, improve audit efficiency, and ensure high confidentiality through information exchange among our auditors and consultants.

Audits | Financial Statements:

We conduct an analysis of the respective financial statements through the external audit process, issuing the corresponding professional opinion. In this opinion, we express our views on the reasonableness of the financial position and results of the exercise under examination. We apply the relevant generally accepted accounting principles and current legal requirements in each jurisdiction, as well as reports in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Audits | Operational:

We conduct an evaluation of the entire organization by reviewing internal administrative and operational processes, as well as the physical, technological, and human resources employed. This evaluation aims to identify weaknesses or deficiencies while also verifying their validity and consistency. We provide a report with recommendations and suggestions that enable the company to have comprehensive control over the entire organization.

Accounting Advisory:

We assist in all aspects related to the improvement of our clients' accounting administrative structure by developing work plans, their corresponding procedures, and/or personnel training.

Business Outsourcing

Our SME-focused OUTSOURCING services are cost-effective and reliable, making it highly competitive for medium-sized companies to utilize our support services to assist them with tasks for which they may not have suitable internal structures. We offer our operational capacity with highly qualified professionals.

  We provide a list of services offered:

Transfer Pricing

We assist companies in preparing all the necessary documentation for the preparation of the respective study and the filing of tax declarations to be submitted to tax authorities. We conduct a thorough study of transfer prices to ensure our client's proper compliance with transactions conducted with foreign entities, whether they are between related or unrelated companies, adapting the procedures to current tax regulations.

Corporate & Business Solutions

Our work involves collaborating with and advising entrepreneurs who wish to engage in the process of buying, selling, or merging companies. We conduct the "DUE DILIGENCE" process. The knowledge and experience accumulated by Harteneck and Associates S.R.L. form the foundation upon which we base company valuations. Business valuation Our network of contacts, both nationally and internationally, allows us to establish relationships quickly and efficiently, within an environment of total confidentiality. We use modern financial analysis tools tailored to the characteristics of the business being evaluated. Our comprehensive guidance ranges from exploring opportunities to the negotiation itself. Additionally, we offer our services in mergers or spin-offs, where a large number of negotiations are involved.

Forensic Audit | Bankruptcies and Insolvencies

Our firm has extensive experience in advising companies in crisis situations, whether it be analyzing the possibilities of mergers or reorganizations, or in the preparation and negotiation with creditors to achieve pre-bankruptcy agreements and the evaluation and steps involved in preventive bankruptcies. This discipline involves not only technical guidance related to knowledge of bankruptcy and insolvency laws but also advising entrepreneurs or company partners in decision-making. Among the most important aspects, we can highlight:


All the details mentioned will be carried out in accordance with the client's legal advisor or any of the professionals associated with our firm.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) in an accounting context refers to a set of measures and procedures that organizations implement to detect and prevent illicit financial activities related to money laundering and terrorist financing. In this context, companies and financial entities must carry out a series of controls and accounting records that enable them to identify suspicious or unusual transactions. This involves continuous monitoring of financial operations, verification of customer identities, and reporting any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities. Additionally, organizations must establish robust internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current AML regulations.

Ongoing Tax Assistance

We provide tax advisory services and prepare the corresponding tax declarations for national, provincial, and municipal taxes. We assess the consequences and effects of companies' operations within the MERCOSUR framework and their implications in terms of international tax and legal matters, enabling proper tax compliance for individuals and companies. We assist in identifying issues in order to anticipate solutions and plan tax opportunities effectively, both domestically and internationally.

Tax Advisory

The tax advisory service is aimed at planning and supporting the management of companies as a foundation for making informed decisions, whether they are of a national or international nature, while minimizing tax costs within a framework of globalization of commercial operations. This objective is achieved through detailed tax consultancy, which includes the execution of studies, special projects, or consultations, as well as actions in response to inspections and all other types of inquiries conducted by various tax authorities, both at the national, provincial, and municipal levels. We conduct the analysis and study of all international taxation treaties.

Industrial Promotion and Tax Deferrals

We conduct the review and adjustment of industrial promotion regimes, as well as tax deferrals made under current regulations. Additionally, we assist in the adaptation and advice regarding the guarantees that must be provided to verification agencies and tax authorities.

Tax Audits

We provide tax audit services, offering our clients ongoing assessments of their tax situation to ensure compliance with current regulations. Additionally, we offer the service of Tax Diagnosis for Companies (Due Diligence) in the context of acquisitions, mergers, or other types of corporate reorganization.

Tax Recovery

We prepare and assist in the filing and/or review of VAT recovery related to domestic market transactions linked to exports or other schemes. We analyze and assess the eligibility for refunds or recoveries of various national, provincial, and/or municipal taxes, making the necessary submissions and actions for each case, in accordance with current regulations.

Tax Updates

Our service includes an Informative Memorandum that succinctly gathers all the latest developments and deadlines in tax matters, which is sent in a timely manner via email and can also be consulted on our website.

Business Reengineering

As a result of a global process of globalization, companies face a constant need for restructuring in order to stay fully up-to-date. For this purpose, we offer our extensive experience in conducting the corresponding diagnosis, with a focus on the efficiency and effectiveness of managerial operational processes. We propose and support executives in driving the necessary changes to increase competitiveness and profitability. We conduct a relevant survey of existing organizational structures, as well as communication methods at different levels of the company, proposing changes based on their strategies and the necessary processes required in their industry. This is aimed at providing a better response to the current and potential market requirements.

  • Algodón de la Recoleta S.R.L.
  • Algodón Wine States S.R.L.
  • Aceros Boehler Uddeholm S.A.
  • ADM agro S.A.
  • Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A.
  • Alcalis de la Patagonia S.A.
  • Alstom Argetina S.A.
  • Bioprofarma S.A.
  • Comdata Argentina S.A.
  • Editorial Medica Panamericana S.A.
  • Farmarecord S.A.
  • Fenix Security Inc.
  • Scandinavian S.A.
  • Gas Natural Ban S.A.
  • IFCO system Argentina S.A.
  • NAI INTERNATIONAL
  • Romikin S.A.
  • Garruchos S.A.
  • Italtel Argentina S.A.
  • IMS Argentina S.R.L.
  • Karcher Argentina S.A.
  • Laboratorios Bago S.A.
  • Quimica Montpellier S.A.
  • Bioprofarma S.A.
  • Italtel S.A.
  • Panamerica Surely Association
  • Transperfect international
  • Pracma S.A.
  • Sogefi Argentina
  • Sumitomo Drive Technologies
  • Union Indstrial Argentina
  • Club Americano de Buenos Aires
  • Showcase Cinema S.A.
  • Valeo S.A.
  • Mabxience S.A.
  • Argentone S.A.
  • Actimath Holding S.A.
  • Remasa Argentina S.A.
  • Consorcio Lepark
  • Levilier S.A.
  • Contribution S.R.L.
  • SNF Argentina S.R.L.
  • Synthon Bago S.A.
  • IMCG Argentina S.A.
  • Grupo Iflow S.A.
  • PM Inversiones S.A.
  • Mentha Heath Management S.A.
  • Argenbingo S.A.
  • Tech Data Argentina S.A.
  • Showcenter S.A.
  • Telepin S.A.
  • Gea Westfalia Separator