Audit services in Dubai, UAE
Clear records. Independent judgement. Better-informed decisions.
Brainstorm Chartered Accountants supports UAE businesses with statutory, external and internal audit engagements, financial reporting and audit preparation. We start with your company’s requirements and agree the right scope.
What does your business need?
Audit services examine financial information, controls and supporting evidence within an agreed engagement. The purpose, scope and reporting requirements determine the work.
Ready for the next step.
- Reconciled accounts
- Accessible evidence
- Clear responsibilities
Independent financial statement audit
An independent auditor examines financial statements and supporting evidence under the applicable auditing framework, then forms an audit opinion. Preparation support does not itself provide an audit opinion.
Internal audit and controls
A review of financial controls, risk management, governance and operational processes helps management identify weaknesses and practical improvements.
Audit preparation and reporting
We help organise reconciliations, financial statements, schedules and evidence so management can respond to auditor requests efficiently.
Why an audit may be needed
Relevant triggers include legal or regulatory obligations, free-zone rules, shareholder expectations, bank financing, investor due diligence and contractual requirements. Applicability is assessed for your entity.
Accounting prepares and reports financial information. Auditing examines it. Independent assurance and related accounting work require appropriate engagement boundaries and independence safeguards.
The right support.
A clearly defined scope.
From preparation to independent assurance, each engagement is tailored to your structure, records, industry and reporting needs.
Statutory & external audit
An independent reporting process
Assess the required scope, reporting period and financial statements. Support covers planning, documentation, auditor coordination, queries and proposed adjustments.
Discuss external auditInternal audit
Understand risks and strengthen controls
Review cash, revenue, procurement, inventory, payroll, expenses and operational controls. Findings explain the risk, its cause and practical corrective actions.
Discuss internal auditFinancial statement audit support
Organise the full reporting picture
Prepare statements of financial position, profit or loss, cash flows and changes in equity, with notes, policies and supporting balance schedules.
Discuss financial reportingIFRS reporting support
Apply the relevant reporting framework
Review revenue, assets, leases, financial instruments, provisions, inventory, foreign currency, related parties, consolidation, estimates and disclosures where relevant.
Discuss IFRS supportAudit preparation
Resolve issues before they delay the audit
Review the trial balance, ledger, reconciliations, tax records, intercompany balances and previous adjustments. Identify missing evidence and organise audit schedules.
Prepare for your auditAudit report support
Keep information requests moving
Help management provide records, explanations and evidence throughout the engagement. The independent auditor completes the audit procedures and issues the opinion.
Discuss report supportYour entity shapes the requirements.
We support mainland companies and businesses across all free zones. Confirm the current rules, auditor eligibility and submission requirements for your entity and reporting period.
Hamriyah Freezone audit services
Explore audit preparation, financial reporting and engagement requirements for your free-zone business.
Sharjah SAIF Freezone audit services
Explore audit preparation, financial reporting and engagement requirements for your free-zone business.
DAFZA audit services
Explore audit preparation, financial reporting and engagement requirements for your free-zone business.
Structured work.
Clear responsibilities.
An agreed scope and organised information help your team understand what happens next and who is responsible.
Understand & assess
Discuss your structure, industry, financial year, accounting system, audit purpose and deadline. Establish the applicable reporting scope.
Review & reconcile
Assess record completeness, bank and account reconciliations, unusual balances, documentation gaps and prior-year issues.
Prepare financial information
Organise financial statements, policies, notes, schedules and evidence. Address agreed accounting issues where appropriate.
Coordinate & respond
Support auditor information requests and help management provide evidence and explanations for significant balances and transactions.
Complete the audit
The independent auditor performs the required procedures, evaluates the evidence and issues the relevant report or opinion.
Improve the next cycle
Review findings and strengthen accounting, documentation and internal controls for the next reporting period.
Prepare the evidence.
Reduce avoidable delays.
The independent auditor determines the final request list. Start with these records, then add documents specific to your industry and engagement.
Financial records
Trial balance, general ledger, bank statements and reconciliations, sales, purchase, expense and payroll records.
Balance sheet schedules
Receivables and payables ageing, fixed asset register, inventory records, loan balances, lease details and related-party reconciliations.
Tax records
VAT returns, applicable Corporate Tax records and supporting tax documentation relevant to the reporting period.
Corporate and commercial documents
Company documents, significant contracts, loan and lease agreements, and information about related parties and transactions.
Previous audit information
Prior financial statements, audit report, adjustments, unresolved findings and management responses.
Your audit-readiness checklist
- Close the books and reconcile bank accounts.
- Investigate aged receivables and supplier differences.
- Check assets, depreciation, inventory and financing.
- Identify and reconcile related-party transactions.
- Organise invoices, contracts and supporting schedules.
- Review statements, classifications and previous findings.
- Prepare explanations for unusual balances and movements.
Start before your deadline. Missing invoices, unreconciled balances, inventory differences and unresolved prior-year findings can extend the work.
Internal or external audit?
Both can be valuable. They serve different objectives and may be scoped as separate engagements.
| Consideration | Internal audit | External audit |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Support management with risk and control insights. | Provide an independent opinion on financial statements. |
| Focus | Controls, governance, compliance and operational processes. | Financial statements and supporting audit evidence. |
| Output | Findings and practical improvement recommendations. | An independent auditor’s report under the engagement. |
| Timing | Periodic or ongoing, as agreed. | Often linked to annual financial reporting. |
Different industries.
Different audit risks.
Our review considers how your business earns revenue, records costs, holds assets and manages financial risk.
Construction & contracting
Projects, work in progress, retention balances and expenses.
Trading & distribution
Inventory, supplier balances, receivables and currencies.
Real estate & property
Rental income, transactions, deposits and reporting.
Manufacturing
Production costs, inventory, fixed assets and costing.
Hospitality
Revenue reconciliation, cash controls and operating costs.
Professional services
Revenue, payroll, receivables and project accounting.
Technology & startups
Revenue recognition, deferred income and investor reporting.
Healthcare
Revenue, insurance receivables, payroll and expenses.
Logistics & freight
Freight revenue, suppliers and multi-currency records.
E-commerce
Gateway reconciliations, refunds, inventory and platform sales.
Practical expertise.
Clear communication.
Since 2013, Brainstorm has supported UAE businesses with accounting, audit, tax and financial reporting needs.
Connected expertise
Understand how bookkeeping, financial reporting, audit and tax responsibilities relate, with independence considered for each engagement.
Practical execution
Focus on reconciliations, documentation, reporting quality and resolving the issues that affect audit readiness.
A scope built around you
Agree responsibilities, required information and next steps based on your business, records and reporting deadline.
Know what to expect.
Clear answers to common questions about scope, preparation, costs and responsibilities.
Is an audit mandatory for every Dubai company?
There is no identical requirement for every entity. Legal structure, applicable rules, free-zone status, industry and financing or contractual arrangements can affect the requirement. We assess your circumstances before agreeing the scope.
How much do audit services cost?
Fees depend on the engagement scope, transaction volume, number of entities or branches, industry, reporting complexity and record quality. Share your requirements for a tailored quotation.
How long does an audit take?
Timing depends on scope, record completeness, transaction complexity and how quickly information requests are resolved. We discuss the expected schedule after reviewing your requirements; no universal completion period applies.
What if our accounts are not ready?
A pre-audit review can identify missing records, unreconciled balances and reporting issues. Agree the required accounting corrections and prepare supporting schedules before the audit progresses.
Can you help with free-zone audit preparation?
Yes. Support can include financial statements, reconciliations, schedules, evidence and auditor coordination. The applicable free-zone rules and any auditor eligibility requirements must be confirmed for the entity.
Who issues the audit opinion?
The independent auditor responsible for the engagement issues the opinion after completing the required procedures. Accounting preparation or coordination alone does not constitute an independent audit.
What does IFRS audit support mean?
It means financial reporting and audit support where IFRS is the applicable framework. Accounting policies, transaction treatments, presentation and disclosures are assessed against the relevant requirements.
When should we start?
Begin well before the reporting or submission deadline. Early preparation gives you time to reconcile accounts, locate evidence, resolve previous findings and prepare financial statements.
Start with clarity.
Prepare with confidence.
Tell us your company structure, industry, financial year, mainland or free-zone status, accounting system, audit requirement and deadline. We’ll discuss the appropriate next step in a free initial consultation.