Auditing Services
in Sharjah
We help you choose and complete the audit your business actually needs, from annual financial statement work to controls, stock, and investigation reviews.
13+ YEARS OF UAE FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE
- Independent Audits
- Risk Reviews
- Sharjah, UAE
The Right Audit Scope
Start with the requirement, risk, or decision behind the audit instead of paying for a review that answers the wrong question.
Clearer Audit Requirement
The business can distinguish between an external financial audit, internal audit, stock count, forensic review, and agreed-upon procedures engagement.
Evidence That Fits Purpose
Audit procedures are selected around the relevant reporting requirement, control concern, transaction risk, or stakeholder request.
More Useful Findings
Management receives observations connected to records, tested processes, and audit evidence rather than generic statements about compliance.
Better Stakeholder Readiness
Properly scoped audit work helps prepare financial information and supporting records for shareholders, lenders, authorities, or management review.
Auditing Services Available
Each engagement has a different objective, level of assurance, evidence requirement, and final report.
External Financial Audit
Independently examine financial statements and issue the appropriate audit report after completing audit procedures.
Internal Audit Review
Assess business risks, process controls, governance arrangements, and corrective actions across selected operations.
Free Zone Audit Support
Prepare and audit financial information required for an applicable free-zone reporting or renewal process.
Stock Audit
Verify physical inventory, reconcile book-to-stock differences, and review inventory movement controls.
Forensic Audit
Investigate financial irregularities through transaction tracing, evidence review, and factual findings reporting.
Compliance Audit
Review selected policies, procedures, records, and controls against stated regulatory or contractual requirements.
Agreed-Upon Procedures
Perform specific procedures requested by a stakeholder and report factual results without an audit opinion.
Audit Readiness Review
Identify missing documents, unreconciled balances, control gaps, and preparation issues before an audit begins.
Sharjah Audit Practice
Ahmed Mahfoudh Chartered Accountants & Auditors brings more than 13 years of UAE financial experience to audit work in Sharjah. I begin by clarifying why the audit is needed: an annual financial statement requirement, a free-zone submission, a shareholder request, a control concern, a stock count, or a suspected irregularity. That decision determines the procedures and report required. An external audit is different from an internal review or agreed-upon procedures engagement, so the scope is confirmed before work starts. Where a free zone requires an approved auditor, eligibility must be confirmed with that authority.
How Audit Work Is Scoped
The common mistake is asking for an audit before identifying who needs the report and what they need it to prove.
The requirement is identified first
The work starts by confirming the legal entity, financial year, stakeholders, reporting framework, regulator or free-zone authority involved, and intended use of the report. This establishes whether an external audit, internal audit, stock audit, forensic review, or another engagement is appropriate.
Independence is considered carefully
Where an external audit is required, independence from management and the financial statements being audited must be protected. Services that involve preparing records or making management decisions are assessed separately so the auditor does not audit their own work.
Reports match the engagement type
An audit opinion, internal audit report, stock verification report, forensic findings report, and agreed-upon procedures report serve different purposes. The final report identifies the scope, procedures performed, evidence considered, findings, and any limitations relevant to that engagement.
Sharjah Audit Support
Focused audit work for businesses, boards, owners, and stakeholders needing independent financial review.
Sameh Abdalla
CEO & Founder
Sami Abdallah 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
Audit Manager
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
Legal Manager
Ahmed Elbadawi provides legal guidance, contract management, and compliance support. He helps protect business interests, reduce risks, and ensure smooth legal operations.
Ahmed Samir
Tax Manager
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.
What Sharjah Businesses Say
These finance leaders and business owners needed an audit process that was organized, independent, and useful.
“The audit was completed on schedule, with clear documentation and a clean opinion.”
“Planning through final reporting was organized, clear, and caused minimal disruption to our operations.”
“The independent audit strengthened our standing with banks and shareholders through a credible report.”
“Relevant questions and clearly explained findings made the audit a professional experience.”
“The recommendations improved documentation and internal controls beyond the formal audit opinion.”
“Their independent auditing service met deadlines and produced a clear, credible report.”
Auditing Service Questions Answered
The essential points to confirm before selecting an audit service in Sharjah.
What types of audits do you provide?
Services can include external financial audits, internal audits, free-zone audit support, stock audits, forensic audits, compliance audits, agreed-upon procedures, and audit-readiness reviews. Each type has a different objective and final report.
Do I need an external audit?
The requirement depends on your company type, revenue, free-zone rules, financing terms, shareholders, and tax status. Under UAE Corporate Tax rules, businesses with revenue above AED 50 million and Qualifying Free Zone Persons generally need audited financial statements.
How is internal audit different?
Internal audit reviews risks, controls, governance, and business processes. An external audit provides an independent opinion on financial statements, while an internal audit report identifies control gaps and recommended management actions.
Can you audit free-zone companies?
Yes, subject to confirming the specific free zone’s reporting requirement and approved-auditor rules. Some authorities require financial statements to be audited by an auditor appearing on their approved list.
What are agreed-upon procedures?
Agreed-upon procedures are specific tests requested by a stakeholder, such as checking selected transactions, balances, or contract compliance. The report presents factual results from those procedures and does not provide an audit opinion.
Can you prepare financial statements?
Accounting support can help prepare financial statements before an audit begins. For an external audit, independence requirements must be considered so the audit team does not take management responsibility or audit its own work.
What happens if errors are found?
The handling depends on the engagement type. In an external audit, material errors may require adjustments or affect the audit opinion; in internal or compliance work, findings identify the issue, risk, evidence, owner, and corrective action.
How long does an audit take?
Timing depends on the audit type, financial year or review period, readiness of records, number of entities and locations, transaction volume, and report required. A stock count may take days, while a financial statement audit or internal audit plan can take longer.
How is audit work priced?
Fees depend on the engagement type, scope, reporting deadline, number of entities, locations, records, transactions, and required procedures. A specific agreed-upon procedures engagement is priced differently from an annual external audit or multi-process internal audit.
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