Audit & assurance
Audit services
Eight types of engagement for the different people who rely on your financial information: shareholders, free zone authorities, the FTA, banks, investors and boards.
Statutory & External Audit
An independent opinion on your annual financial statements, prepared under International Standards on Auditing.
Free Zone Company Audit
Annual audits for free zone entities, in the format your authority needs for licence renewal.
Internal Audit & Controls Review
A risk-based review of your processes and controls, so you find leakage, errors and fraud risk before anyone else does.
Audited Financials for Corporate Tax
Audited financial statements for businesses that must file them under UAE Corporate Tax rules.
Forensic Audit & Fraud Investigation
Confidential investigation of suspected fraud, misappropriation or financial irregularities.
Financial Due Diligence
An independent look at the numbers behind a company before you buy it, invest in it or lend to it.
Inventory & Stock Audit
Physical counts, valuation checks and reconciliations, so the stock in your accounts is the stock on your shelves.
Agreed-Upon Procedures & Review Engagements
Targeted assurance on specific balances, transactions or compliance points when a full audit isn't needed.
Choosing the right engagement
Which service do I need?
| If you need to… | You likely need | Assurance level |
|---|---|---|
| File annual accounts with a free zone or meet the Companies Law | Statutory audit / Free zone audit | Reasonable (audit opinion) |
| Meet the Corporate Tax audit requirement or keep QFZP status | Corporate Tax audited financials | Reasonable (audit opinion) |
| Find control gaps or leakage inside the business | Internal audit | Advisory findings |
| Investigate a suspected fraud or dispute | Forensic audit | Factual investigation |
| Buy, invest in or lend to a business | Financial due diligence | Factual analysis |
| Verify inventory for year end or a lender | Stock audit | Verification |
| Certify one figure for a landlord, franchisor or bank | Agreed-upon procedures | Factual findings |
| Get comfort on financial statements without a full audit | Review engagement | Limited |
FAQs
Audit questions, answered
Still not sure? Tell us about your situation and we'll recommend the right engagement.
Is an audit mandatory for my company?
In many cases, yes. UAE mainland companies are generally required to appoint an auditor, most free zones require audited financial statements for licence renewal, and Corporate Tax rules require them for businesses above AED 50m revenue and for Qualifying Free Zone Persons. Tell us your licence type and we will confirm what applies.
How long does an audit take?
It depends on the size of the business and how ready its records are. For an SME with closed books and organised supporting documents, fieldwork is often completed in one to three weeks. We give you a timetable before we start.
What will you need from us?
Usually your trial balance and general ledger, bank statements and reconciliations, sales and purchase invoices, key contracts, the fixed asset register, inventory records, and your trade licence and MOA. We send a tailored request list at the start of each engagement.
How are your fees set?
Fees depend on scope: revenue, transaction volume, number of entities and locations, and the state of your records. We quote a fixed fee in the engagement letter, so you know the cost before we begin.
Our books aren't up to date. Can you still help?
Professional independence rules stop us from preparing the accounts we audit. We'll tell you what needs to be completed before the audit, and you or your accountant can close the books.
Can you work remotely?
Yes. Most testing can be done on securely shared data. We attend in person for stock counts, cash counts and walkthroughs where they add value.