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Independent, ISA-compliant audits that strengthen credibility with banks, regulators, free zones and shareholders.

Overview

Audit & Assurance by ASCA Audit and Advisory

ASCA Audit and Advisory L.L.C provides independent audit and assurance services to companies across Dubai and the wider UAE. Every audit is planned and executed in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), giving shareholders, banks, regulators and free zone authorities complete confidence in your financial statements.

An audit with ASCA is more than a compliance exercise. Because our engagements are led directly by Chartered Accountants with over 20 years of senior experience, the process surfaces practical insights — weaknesses in internal controls, revenue leakages, tax exposures — that management can act on immediately. We audit mainland companies licensed by the Dubai DED as well as entities in the UAE's major free zones.

Our Audit & Assurance Services

Statutory / External Audit

An independent examination of your annual financial statements, resulting in an audit report accepted by banks, licensing authorities, free zones and the Ministry of Economy. Required for most UAE mainland and free zone license renewals, liquidations and corporate tax substantiation.

Internal Audit

A systematic review of your internal controls, operating procedures and risk framework. We identify control gaps and process inefficiencies, then deliver a prioritised remediation roadmap that protects assets and improves governance.

Forensic / Investigation Audit

Where fraud, misappropriation or financial irregularity is suspected, our forensic specialists trace transactions, quantify losses and produce evidence-quality reports suitable for management action, insurers or legal proceedings.

Review & Compilation Engagements

Where a full audit is not required, we perform limited-assurance reviews or compile financial statements from your records — a cost-effective option for smaller entities, branches and internal group reporting.

Retail Sales Audit

Independent verification of point-of-sale revenue for retailers and F&B outlets in malls, typically required by landlords for turnover-based lease arrangements.

Why Choose ASCA

How We Work

Engagement & Planning

We understand your business, assess risk areas and agree the audit timeline and deliverables.

Fieldwork

Our team tests transactions, balances, controls and supporting documentation on-site or remotely.

Reporting

You receive the signed audit report plus a management letter of practical recommendations.

Follow-Through

We remain available year-round for bank queries, regulator questions and next-year readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an annual audit mandatory for companies in the UAE?
Most free zones require an annual audited financial statement for license renewal, and mainland companies increasingly need audits for corporate tax substantiation, bank facilities and shareholder requirements. We can confirm the exact requirement for your license type.
How long does a statutory audit take in Dubai?
For a typical SME with organised records, fieldwork takes one to two weeks, with the signed report issued shortly after. Timelines depend on company size and the quality of the underlying bookkeeping.
What documents are needed to start an audit?
Trial balance, general ledger, bank statements, invoices and contracts, VAT returns, fixed asset register and prior-year financials. We provide a full checklist at engagement.
Can ASCA audit free zone companies?
Yes. We audit companies across the UAE's major free zones as well as Dubai mainland entities, and our reports are prepared to the standards those authorities require.

Need Audit & Assurance Support in the UAE?

Speak to our team at Al Saqr Business Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.

Call +971 56 224 7285