PP&C

What PP&C does

PP&C Auditores Independentes is a Brazilian professional services firm founded in 1991 and headquartered in Brazil, operating under continuous leadership by its founding partner for more than 33 years. The firm delivers audit, tax, advisory, BPO/outsourcing, and specialized consulting services to national and multinational companies across seven primary verticals: agribusiness, energy, healthcare, oil and gas, regulated institutions, manufacturing, and technology. Engagements appear partner-led and enterprise-focused, with a disclosed M&A advisory track record of approximately R$7 billion in transactions over a five-year window, alongside recurring audit, tax compliance, and outsourced finance function work.

The firm is a member of Nexia International, where it holds the Tax leader position for Latin America, providing access to a network spanning 128+ countries and 35,600+ professionals for cross-border engagements. PP&C maintains a multi-office footprint across five Brazilian cities and has invested in formalizing its technology capability through an internal IT & Innovation department established in 2023. Recent product additions include Tax Recovery (TRI), ESG, Governance/Risk/Compliance (GRC), and Cybersecurity practices.

In 2025 the firm entered a partnership with Manyminds to deliver SAP-integrated BPO and technology-enabled services, signaling a pivot toward technology-anchored recurring managed services. The firm has senior representation on the IBRACON (Brazilian accounting standards body) board, supporting its positioning in regulatory and standards matters. Revenue model combines project-based advisory (M&A, restructuring), recurring compliance (audit, tax), and managed services (BPO), with no disclosed figures on revenue, headcount growth, or capital structure.

Name

PP&C

Legal name

PP&C Auditores Independentes S/S

Website

https://ppc.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PP&C Auditores Independentes is a Brazilian professional services firm, founded in 1991, offering audit, tax, advisory, and BPO services to hundreds of national and multinational companies across agribusiness, energy, healthcare, O&G, manufacturing, and technology sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audit and Advisory Professional Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Audit & Assurance Services (BPAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tax Operations Support (Indirect Tax, Withholding, Compliance Admin) (BPAAAGAI), Intercompany & Consolidation Support (Eliminations, Group Reporting Support) (BPAAAGAG)

Keywords

• Independent audit services
• Tax consulting
• Mergers acquisitions advisory
• Business process outsourcing
• Risk compliance management

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Audit Services: External audit services for financial statements, regulatory compliance audits (including ANS RN 518 for health operators), and special reviews for mergers and acquisitions. Delivered by certified independent auditors registered with CNAI and IBRACON.
2. Tax Consulting: Tax advisory services covering direct and indirect taxes (PIS, COFINS, ICMS, IPI, ISS, IRPJ, CSLL), tax planning, and compliance. Includes transfer pricing services.
3. Advisory Services: Advisory services including internal audit, risk management, governance, compliance (GRC), corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions support, and ESG consulting.
4. BPO/Outsourcing: Business Process Outsourcing services including accounting, tax, payroll, and financial management. Enhanced with SAP technology integration through Manyminds partnership.
5. Specialized Consulting: Specialized services including TRI (Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency), forensic accounting, expert witness testimony, labor and people consulting, international mobility, and technology/cybersecurity advisory.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PP&C Auditores Independentes is a Brazilian professional services firm that delivers independent external and internal audit, tax consulting (direct and indirect Brazilian taxes including IRPJ, CSLL, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, IPI, ISS), governance/risk/compliance (GRC) advisory, mergers and acquisitions support (due diligence, fairness opinions, valuation), corporate finance, business process outsourcing (accounting, tax, payroll, financial management – enhanced with SAP via the Manyminds partnership), ESG consulting, technology and cybersecurity advisory through a dedicated IT & Innovation department, plus specialized practices in TRI (turnaround, restructuring, insolvency), forensic accounting, labor/people consulting, and international mobility for cross-border employees. Services are sold to national and multinational enterprise clients across agribusiness, energy, industry, O&G, regulated institutions, healthcare, and technology, delivered directly by partners and senior teams in five Brazilian offices.

Product overview

PP&C is a professional services firm (auditors independentes) offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional services organized as distinct practice areas rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include Audit, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Advisory/Consulting, Tax Services, Labor and People, M&A, Corporate Finance, Outsourcing/BPO (enhanced with SAP technology), Technology and Cybersecurity, ESG, Governance Risks and Compliance, Accounting Litigation Support, International Mobility, and TRI (Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency). Additionally, the firm has established a dedicated IT & Innovation department for digital transformation services. Services are delivered across multiple industries including Agribusiness, Energy, Industry, O&G, Regulated Institutions, Health, and Technology. PP&C is a member of Nexia International, providing access to global network capabilities across 128+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• External Audit (Auditoria) Independent external audit services for financial statements, providing assurance and compliance verification for Brazilian and multinational companies. Delivered by certified independent auditors registered with CNAI and IBRACON.
• Internal Audit (Auditoria Interna) Internal audit services to evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness within organizations.
• Internal Controls (Controles Internos) Assessment and implementation of internal control frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Consulting / Advisory (Consultoria) Strategic advisory services covering business transformation, internal audit, risk management, governance and compliance (GRC), corporate finance, and M&A support.
• Tax Consulting (Impostos e Tributos) Tax consulting and planning services covering direct and indirect Brazilian taxes (IRPJ, CSLL, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, IPI, ISS), tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax litigation support.
• Labor and People (Trabalhista e Pessoas) Labor law advisory, payroll services, and human resources consulting for organizational compliance.
• Mergers and Acquisitions (Fusões e Aquisições) Mergers and acquisitions advisory including due diligence, valuation, fairness opinions, and transaction support services.
• Corporate Finance (Finanças Corporativas) Corporate finance services including financial modeling, capital structure optimization, transactions services, and investment advisory.
• BPO / Outsourcing (Terceirização) Business process outsourcing for accounting, fiscal, payroll, and financial management operations, enhanced with SAP technology integration via the firm's partnership with Manyminds.
• Technology and Cybersecurity (Tecnologia e Segurança Cibernética) IT advisory, cybersecurity assessment, risk management, digital transformation, and IT consulting services for clients across industries.
• ESG Consulting Environmental, social, and governance advisory services including sustainability reporting and ESG strategy implementation.
• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and regulatory compliance advisory services, including compliance with ANS RN 518 for health operators.
• Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support (Perícias) Forensic accounting and expert witness services for litigation support and dispute resolution.
• International Mobility (Mobilidade Internacional) International tax and compliance services for cross-border employee relocation and expatriate management.
• TRI – Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency Corporate turnaround, restructuring, and insolvency advisory services for distressed companies.
• BPO with SAP Integration Business process outsourcing enhanced through strategic SAP technology integration via the Manyminds partnership, providing high-performance accounting, tax, payroll, and financial management.

Quantifiable outcome

• R$7 billion in M&A projects successfully led in the last 5 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ManymindscoreTechnology or Integration · 16 September 2025Strategic partnership with Manyminds for SAP technology integration into PP&C's BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) operations. The partnership enables PP&C to deliver enhanced accounting, tax, payroll, and financial management services using SAP's ERP platform, providing clients with high reputation and reliability.
• Nexia InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPP&C is a member firm of Nexia International, a leading global network of independent accounting and consulting firms headquartered in London. Nexia operates across 128+ countries with 35,600+ professionals in 790+ offices. PP&C serves as the Tax leader for Latin America within the network. The partnership enables PP&C clients to access consistent technical resources and best practices worldwide.
• CENHA (Centro Social Nossa Senhora da Penha)minorOthersPP&C supports CENHA through volunteer work and various actions. CENHA is a social philanthropy institution located in eastern São Paulo that provides services to children with Intellectual Disabilities. PP&C describes this as small actions that can transform the lives of hundreds of children.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RSM Brazil: RSM Brazil competes with PP&C in audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing for mid-sized Brazilian enterprises. Comparable global network model and similar industry verticalization, including agribusiness and regulated industries.
• Moore Brazil: Moore Brazil is a mid-tier accounting network competitor with similar audit, tax, and consulting capabilities targeting mid-sized enterprises. Closely comparable positioning to PP&C across verticals and BPO offerings.
• Grant Thornton Brazil: Grant Thornton Brazil is a direct competitor in mid-market audit, tax, and advisory, sharing global-network affiliation model similar to Nexia. Targets comparable Brazilian verticals (agribusiness, industry, services) and competes for the same R$7B-class transaction mandates.
• Baker Tilly Brazil: Baker Tilly Brazil is a mid-tier network competitor offering audit, tax, and consulting to mid-market clients across multiple industries. Directly comparable in scale, model, and industry coverage to PP&C.
• BDO Brazil (Terco Auditores): BDO is a global mid-tier accounting network; Terco (BDO Brazil) competes head-to-head with PP&C across audit, tax, advisory and BPO for Brazilian mid-market and large-cap clients, with similar verticalized industry coverage and Nexia-comparable global network reach.
• Crowe Brazil (Auditrix): Crowe's Brazilian member firm competes in audit, tax, and consulting for mid-market and family-owned groups across Brazil, with comparable global network access. Overlap is strongest in audit, internal controls, and advisory engagements.
• Mazars Brazil: Mazars Brazil offers audit, tax, advisory and outsourcing through a comparable global network structure. Direct overlap with PP&C in BPO with ERP integration, M&A advisory, and mid-market client focus.
• Russell Bedford Brazil (RBA Auditores): Russell Bedford's Brazilian member provides audit, tax, and advisory to mid-market Brazilian companies. Comparable network-affiliated model and overlap in agribusiness and regulated-sector engagements.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Brazil: One of Brazil's Big Four, KPMG competes broadly with PP&C across audit, tax, advisory, and BPO. Larger scale and full international ownership, setting the upper bound of competition for enterprise mandates PP&C also targets.

Emerging players

• HLB Brazil: HLB Brazil is an emerging mid-tier network competitor offering audit, tax, and advisory to Brazilian mid-market clients. Overlaps with PP&C in vertical industries but typically at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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