Internal Audit & Risk
Assessment of processes, controls, and risks to identify areas requiring attention and opportunities for improvement.
Governance & Risk
Audit.
Audit & Assurance
Technical rigor, strategic insight, and a risk-based approach tailored to your business.
Audits delivered with technical expertise, international experience, and a deep understanding of each company's unique characteristics — providing reliable information and supporting decisions made with greater confidence.
Overview
An audit that understands the business behind the numbers
Every organization faces unique challenges and operates within its own business environment.
At Locatelli, we combine experience, technical expertise, and close collaboration to deliver audits tailored to each organization's specific context, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and transparent communication.
Our approach is guided by the material risks affecting the financial statements and the specific characteristics of each company's operations, enabling an appropriately planned and focused audit.
The foundations of our approach
The foundations of our approach.
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Global Expertise
International experience and proven methodologies tailored to the specific characteristics of the Brazilian market.
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Business Understanding
In-depth knowledge of the company's operations, business environment, and key processes, ensuring an audit that reflects the organization's reality.
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Risk Focus
An approach focused on the most significant matters, directing our efforts toward the areas with the greatest impact on the financial statements.
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Data-Driven
The use of data analytics and exploration to support risk assessments, strengthen conclusions, and deliver a more focused audit.
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Relevant Insights
Sharing valuable perspectives identified throughout the audit, contributing to more meaningful discussions with management.
Audit-Related Solutions
Audit-Related Solutions.
An integrated approach designed to address your company's control, analysis, and audit-readiness needs.
Accounting Review & Audit Readiness
Review of accounting information to identify inconsistencies and matters requiring attention before the audit begins.
CPC/IFRS Assessment
Assessment of the impact of accounting standards, along with support in preparing and implementing the necessary adjustments.
Forensic Accounting
Expert work in court disputes, arbitration and litigation.
Our audit portfolio
Financial Statement Audit
Reliable financial information for decisions made with greater confidence.
We perform independent audits of financial statements, taking into account material risks, operational characteristics, and applicable professional standards.
Our work includes obtaining sufficient appropriate audit evidence and issuing the corresponding independent auditor's report.
Our differentiators
Why Locatelli?
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International Experience
Methodologies and experience acquired across different markets, tailored to the realities of Brazilian companies.
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Technical Rigor and Independence
Our work is guided by independence, objectivity, and compliance with applicable professional standards.
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Risk-Based Perspective
A focus on the matters that are most relevant to the financial statements and the business.
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Technology and Data
Data analytics and exploration to support risk assessments and strengthen audit conclusions.
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Direct Communication with Management
Transparent communication and the sharing of relevant perspectives throughout the engagement.
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Global Reach through PrimeGlobal
As an Independent Member Firm of PrimeGlobal, Locatelli connects its local expertise with the capabilities of a global association of independent advisory and accounting firms, expanding access to resources and international support for needs across different markets.
Audit Partners
Meet our Audit Partners.
Douglas Locatelli
Head of Forensic Accounting
He holds degrees in Accounting from UNIP and Law from UFPR, as well as a postgraduate degree in Public Law from UnB. He is a founding partner of Locatelli Group and has more than 30 years of professional experience in Administrative Law, Tax Law, and Political Science.
Thiago Alves
Audit Partner
He holds a degree in Accounting from USP and has more than 15 years of audit experience, including work at EY offices in São Paulo, Los Angeles, and Dallas. At Locatelli, he is an Audit Partner and also works in Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Controllership.
Douglas Locatelli Júnior
Audit Partner
He holds degrees in Accounting and Civil Engineering from the Catholic University of Brasília and is registered with CRC DF, CNAI, and CREA DF. He has audit experience in Brazil and the United States, with previous experience at Grant Thornton, EY, KPMG, and Withum. At Locatelli, he is an Audit Partner.
Diego Rocha
Audit Partner
He holds a degree in Accounting and has more than 13 years of audit experience, working on national and international projects, with previous experience at EY, Baker Tilly, and Ecovis WFA. At Locatelli, he is an Audit Partner and also works in Governance and Risk Management.
Adriano da Silva Pinto
Audit Supervisor
He holds a degree in Accounting from UNINOVE and is registered with the CRC and CNAI (QTG). He has more than 12 years of experience in financial audit, with a career at firms such as RSM, KPMG, Mazars, and Padrão Auditoria, serving national and multinational organizations across various sectors. At Locatelli, he is an Audit Supervisor, focusing on audit planning and execution, review of financial statements, assessment of internal controls, and team leadership.
Insights
Audit Insights.
A curated selection of content to help you stay informed about developments, risks, and topics relevant to financial and accounting management.
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