At SAS Partners — Ahmed Mahfoudh Chartered Accountants & Auditors, we help businesses across Dubai and the UAE apply International Financial Reporting Standards accurately, from first-time adoption to complex transaction accounting. Our advisors bring practical, standards-led guidance across UAE, KSA, Qatar, UK & USA.
Book Free ConsultationIFRS compliance isn't just a reporting formality — it directly shapes how lenders, investors, and regulators perceive the financial health of your business. Getting the standards right the first time protects your credibility and avoids costly restatements.
We help UAE businesses interpret and apply IFRS correctly across revenue recognition, financial instruments, leases, and consolidation, translating technical standards into practical accounting policies. By resolving judgment areas before your auditors flag them, we give finance teams the confidence to close faster and report with precision.
Ensuring statutory financial statements are prepared and presented in line with mandated IFRS reporting requirements.
Producing financial statements that meet the scrutiny of banks, private equity investors, and international stakeholders.
Documenting defensible accounting judgments in advance, reducing friction and delay during the external audit.
Guiding the transition from local GAAP or informal accounting practices to full IFRS compliance under IFRS 1.
Structuring contracts and performance obligations to ensure accurate, standard-compliant revenue timing.
Classification, measurement, and impairment modeling for loans, receivables, and investment portfolios.
Right-of-use asset and lease liability calculations for property, equipment, and vehicle fleets.
Preparing consolidated financial statements across subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates.
Independent, well-documented positions on complex or judgment-heavy accounting treatments.
Assessing current accounting policies against applicable IFRS standards to identify gaps and exposures.
Working through standards, transactions, and judgment areas to determine the correct accounting treatment.
Drafting accounting policies and technical memos that hold up under audit and regulatory review.
Supporting your finance team through first application, disclosure drafting, and auditor discussions.
Discovery call to understand your transactions, standards exposure, and reporting timeline.
Identifying which standards apply and where current policies fall short.
Working through calculations, disclosures, and documented accounting positions.
Finalizing positions and supporting your team through the external audit process.
Our team of certified professionals brings deep, practical knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and UAE-specific regulatory frameworks. We support SMEs, listed companies, government-linked entities, and multinational groups reporting across Dubai's financial ecosystem.
Discover MoreRevenue recognition and inventory valuation advisory for logistics and trade networks.
Long-term contract accounting and property valuation under IFRS 15 and IAS 40.
Inventory, gift card liability, and multi-element revenue advisory for omnichannel retail.
Lease accounting and loyalty program revenue treatment for hotels and restaurant groups.
Contract-based revenue advisory for law firms and consultancies with complex billing structures.
Group consolidation and intercompany accounting for DMCC, DIFC, and multi-entity structures.
Sameh Abdalla leads the firm with expertise in accounting, audit, tax advisory, and consulting. He provides strategic guidance and supports long-term business growth across the UAE.
Ahmed Mahfoudh manages audit assignments and financial reviews with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and risk assessment. He delivers clear insights to strengthen financial control.
Ahmed Elbadawi provides legal guidance, contract management, and compliance support. He helps protect business interests, reduce risks, and ensure smooth legal operations.
Ahmed Samir specializes in UAE VAT, corporate tax, and compliance services. He supports businesses in managing tax obligations while improving financial efficiency and compliance effectively.
IFRS is the mandated financial reporting framework for most UAE-incorporated entities, including companies registered under the Commercial Companies Law, listed entities, and many free zone businesses preparing statutory financial statements.
Advisory is typically needed for judgment-heavy areas such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, financial instrument classification, business combinations, or first-time adoption of the standards.
Yes. We review your accounting policies, resolve open technical positions, and prepare supporting documentation so your finance team can move through the audit with minimal queries.
Yes. We offer tailored technical training sessions covering the standards most relevant to your industry and transaction types, so your team can apply them confidently going forward.
Consult with our IFRS specialists to resolve technical positions and report with confidence today.
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