What PKF ECUADOR does

PKF Ecuador (legal entity PKFECUADOR & CO. C.L.) is a private professional services firm headquartered in Guayaquil with a second office in Quito, operating in Ecuador since approximately 1984. The firm delivers four core service lines: Audit and Assurance (independent financial statement audits and attestation engagements), Tax and Legal (compliance, planning, and advisory under Ecuadorian law), Consulting (business valuation, IFRS valuation, corporate finance, internal controls, forensic investigations, risk management, internal audit, business restructuring, and M&A advisory), and Business Solutions/Outsourcing (third-party administration of accounting, payroll, tax declarations, treasury, collections, and financial reporting, including conversion to US GAAP/IFRS). The firm holds multiple regulatory qualifications, including SCVS registration, Contraloria General del Estado qualification, CES qualified auditor status, and securities market registration (Resolucion No. SCVS-INMV-DNAR-2018-00009908), enabling it to serve public-interest and regulated entities.

PKF Ecuador is a member firm of PKF Global, the international network of PKF International Limited, which ranks in the TOP 20 of worldwide accounting firm networks, has presence in 150 countries, and is a member of the IFAC Forum of Firms. The firm leverages this network for cross-border referrals, international standards expertise, and co-developed service offerings, including ESG advisory, for which it received the PKF Diamond Award in November 2023 at the PKF Global Gathering in Porto. The firm operates a sales-led B2B model, engaging corporate clients directly through its two offices without intermediary distribution, and publishes research such as the Worldwide Tax Guide and Worldwide Transfer Pricing Guide via its corporate website and social channels.

The firm's revenue is generated through project- and retainer-based professional services fees across audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing engagements, serving a horizontally diversified base of Ecuadorian corporates, regulated entities, and international clients with cross-border needs. With approximately 24 employees, the firm operates at small-firm scale within Ecuador's mid-market professional services segment. Ownership is private and locally managed, with no disclosed equity, venture, or private equity backing.

Name

PKF ECUADOR

Legal name

PKFECUADOR & CO. C.L.

Website

https://pkfecuador.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PKF Ecuador is a private Ecuadorian professional services firm (PKFECUADOR & CO. C.L.) operating in Guayaquil and Quito since ~1984, delivering audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing services to corporate clients as a member firm of the PKF Global international network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting & Auditing Professional Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Outsourced Finance & CFO Services (BPAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accounts Payable (Invoice Processing, 2/3-Way Match, Vendor Payments) (BPAAAGAA), General Ledger & Close (Journal Entries, Month-End Close, Reconciliations) (BPAAAGAC), Financial Planning & Analysis Support (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting) (BPAAAGAJ), Order-to-Cash (O2C) Operations (Order Admin, Credit, Invoicing, Collections Handoff) (BPAAAGAK)

Keywords

• Audit and assurance services
• Tax and legal advisory
• Business consulting
• Accounting outsourcing
• Professional services firm

Headquarters

HQ city

Guayaquil

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Fees: PKF Ecuador generates revenue through fees for professional services including auditing and assurance, taxes and legal, consulting, and business solutions/outsourcing. As a member firm of PKF Global, services are delivered to corporate clients in Ecuador and internationally. Revenue is derived from client engagements, likely billed on a project or retainer basis typical of professional services firms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PKF Ecuador is a professional services firm offering accounting, auditing, tax, legal, consulting, and business process outsourcing solutions to corporate clients in Ecuador. As a member firm of PKF Global (a TOP 20 worldwide accounting network present in 150 countries), it delivers its services under local Ecuadorian regulations as well as international standards (IFRS, US GAAP), with recognized expertise in ESG advisory.

Product overview

PKF Ecuador is a professional services firm offering a portfolio of four interconnected service lines: (1) Auditoría y aseguramiento (Audit and Assurance) for independent financial statement audits and attestation services; (2) Impuestos y legal (Tax and Legal) covering tax compliance, planning, and advisory; (3) Consultoría (Advisory) encompassing business valuation, corporate finance, forensic investigations, risk management, internal audit, and M&A advisory; and (4) Soluciones empresariales (Business Solutions/Outsourcing) providing third-party administration of accounting, payroll, tax declarations, treasury, collections, and financial reporting. The firm serves a broad range of industry sectors and operates as part of the PKF Global international network.

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Products and services

• Audit and Assurance (Auditoría y Aseguramiento) Independent financial statement audits, review engagements, and other attestation services that provide credibility and confidence to stakeholders. Targeted at corporate clients requiring external assurance and compliance with Ecuadorian regulatory requirements.
• Tax and Legal (Impuestos y Legal) Tax compliance, tax planning, tax advisory, and legal services that help clients meet their tax obligations and optimize their tax positions under Ecuadorian law. Targeted at corporate clients facing complex tax and regulatory requirements.
• Consulting / Advisory (Consultoría) Advisory services covering business valuation, intangible asset valuation, IFRS valuation, annual value creation analysis, corporate finance, internal controls, forensic investigations, risk management, internal audit, business restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions. Targeted at corporate clients needing strategic and financial advisory support.
• Business Solutions / Outsourcing (Soluciones Empresariales) Outsourcing services for administrative, accounting, and labor functions, including development and improvement of administrative processes, accounting for individuals and legal entities, management reports, tax declarations, conversion to US GAAP/IFRS, financial analysis, regulatory procedures, collections and payments, treasury, payroll, and physical inventory. Targeted at companies without in-house capacity or seeking to optimize back-office functions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded PKF Diamond Award in November 2023 at PKF Global Gathering in Porto, recognized for ESG service development in the region and commitment to quality.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dona FuturominorOthers · 1 January 2022PKF Ecuador participates as a donor in the Dona Futuro philanthropic program, which supports students at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) in Guayaquil who face vulnerability and cannot cover basic needs such as food, transportation, housing, study materials, connectivity, health, etc. The program supports students who in some cases suffer from chronic or catastrophic illnesses and whose university studies are at risk.
• PKF Global / PKF International LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPKF Ecuador is a member firm of PKF Global, the international network of accounting and professional services firms. PKF Global ranks in the TOP 20 worldwide and has presence in 150 countries. PKF Ecuador operates under the PKF brand, adheres to PKF standards, and participates in global initiatives including training, knowledge sharing, and co-development of service offerings such as ESG advisory. The relationship provides access to international expertise, cross-border referrals, and the global PKF brand.
• International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)coreOthersPKF Global, and by extension PKF Ecuador as a member firm, is a member of the Forum of Firms of IFAC. This affiliation provides global credibility and adherence to international professional standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• EY Ecuador: EY's Ecuador member firm offers audit, tax, and advisory services directly overlapping PKF Ecuador's portfolio. As a Big 4 firm, it serves larger multinational clients in the same geography and is the most direct competitor for premium engagements.
• Deloitte Ecuador: Deloitte's Ecuador practice provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services, competing head-to-head with PKF Ecuador for corporate clients. Its global scale and Big 4 status make it a primary competitor on cross-border and large-cap mandates.
• PwC Ecuador: PwC Ecuador delivers assurance, tax, and advisory services to corporate clients in Ecuador. As a Big 4 firm, it competes directly with PKF Ecuador on audit and consulting, with stronger brand recognition for large-entity clients.
• KPMG Ecuador: KPMG Ecuador offers audit, tax, and advisory services across the same corporate client base as PKF Ecuador. Big 4 presence and global methodology overlap make it a direct incumbent competitor.

Direct peers

• BDO Ecuador: BDO's Ecuador member firm is structurally the closest peer to PKF Ecuador — both are mid-tier global accounting network member firms of similar size serving corporate clients in audit, tax, and advisory. They compete directly for the same mid-market Ecuadorian corporates.
• Grant Thornton Ecuador: Grant Thornton's Ecuadorian member firm delivers audit, tax, and advisory services through a comparable international network model. Similar mid-tier positioning and target client base make it a direct peer to PKF Ecuador.
• RSM Ecuador: RSM Ecuador provides audit, tax, and consulting services to mid-market companies in Ecuador. Comparable network affiliation and service-line breadth place it as a direct peer in the same mid-tier segment.
• Baker Tilly Ecuador: Baker Tilly's Ecuadorian member firm offers accounting, audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market clients. Similar mid-tier network affiliation and service offering make it a direct peer to PKF Ecuador.
• Mazars Ecuador: Mazars operates in Ecuador (or via regional coverage) providing audit, tax, and advisory services. Mid-tier international network model and overlapping service lines make it a comparable peer.
• Crowe Ecuador: Crowe's Ecuadorian member firm provides audit, tax, and advisory services through a global top-tier network. Similar mid-tier positioning and corporate client focus make it a direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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