More than a blog—this is where experience meets impact. Here we share what we’ve learned from decades in the field to help you stay ahead in audit, tax and business advisory.
20 OCT 2026
When a client asks who will lead their audit, the answer should mean more than a name on the proposal. They should know when that person will be involved, which decisions they will review and how directly they can discuss significant matters with them. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) July 2026 Audit Monitoring […]
13 OCT 2026
As an auditor, I know that good business results don’t mean fewer questions should be asked. How much of the result comes from recurring business? Have significant transactions been recognised appropriately? What assumptions underpin the estimates, and how sensitive are they to change? These questions matter when management uses today’s results to make tomorrow’s […]
06 OCT 2026
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced another set of amendments to its Rulebook, with some changes took effect from 2 October and others taking from 1 January 2027.For firms operating in the DIFC, regulatory change is part of the environment. Rules evolve. Requirements change. New risks and responsibilities emerge.Audit needs to evolve with […]
29 SEP 2026
For many businesses, the audit is treated as an annual requirement. Prepare the information. Answer the questions. Complete the process. Move on. But completing an audit and getting value from an audit are two different things. A good audit can give management greater clarity about how the business is operating. It can highlight weaknesses in […]
07 SEP 2026
Company culture is often treated as an HR topic. But in an audit, it can reveal how a business actually operates. How are financial decisions approved? Are approval limits and controls actually followed? When an error is identified, is it reported and corrected or quietly worked around? These everyday situations can reveal a great deal […]
09 JUL 2026
Most businesses see financial documentation as an administrative task. Until someone asks “What is your business really worth?” The real value of documentation rarely becomes apparent during daily operations. It usually emerges when the business faces a major event: a transaction, financing round, dispute, regulatory review or management change. This is when businesses discover whether […]
30 JUN 2026
When was the last time someone challenged your assumptions? As business leaders, we all make assumptions every day. And that is perfectly normal. We assume that growth will continue, that margins will remain stable, that controls are working and that risks are being properly managed. Most of the time, these assumptions are reasonable. But to […]
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