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Financial Reporting & Advisory

Financial reporting & CFO advisory services in Dubai & across the UAE.

Clear financial statements prepared under IFRS, monthly management reporting, and a virtual CFO's read on what the numbers actually mean — so decisions are based on real financial position, not guesswork.

  • Financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Monthly / quarterly management reporting
  • Budgeting & cash flow forecasting
  • Outsourced CFO advisory
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    Financial reporting and CFO advisory for UAE businesses
    Why It Matters

    Corporate tax in the UAE starts from your financial statements — get the reporting wrong, and the tax calculation is wrong too.

    The UAE Context

    Financial reporting isn't just for management — it's the starting point for tax.

    Under UAE Corporate Tax Law, taxable income is calculated starting from the net profit shown in a business's financial statements. Reporting quality directly determines tax accuracy, not just internal decision-making.

    IFRS financial statement preparation for a UAE business
    IFRS
    The accounting standard UAE corporate tax is based on

    Get the framework wrong, and everything built on top of it is wrong too.

    UAE Corporate Tax Law requires taxable income to be calculated from net profit prepared under IFRS, with specific adjustments applied afterward. Financial statements aren't just a formality for the drawer — they're the literal input the tax calculation starts from.

    We build reporting that's accurate enough to stand behind at tax time, not just presentable enough for a board meeting.

    CFO advisory meeting for a UAE growing business
    AED 50M
    Revenue threshold to qualify for the simplified IFRS for SMEs standard
    Choosing the Right Framework

    Full IFRS and IFRS for SMEs aren't interchangeable — the wrong choice costs time either way.

    Businesses with revenue not exceeding AED 50 million, and that aren't a Qualifying Free Zone Person, may elect the simplified IFRS for SMEs standard for corporate tax purposes. Over-engineering reporting for a small business wastes time and money; under-preparing a growing one creates a scramble later.

    We advise on the right framework from the start, then build the reporting cadence around it.

    What's Included

    From monthly numbers to strategic direction.

    Reporting that's accurate enough for tax, and clear enough to actually run the business on.

    Financial Statements

    P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statement prepared under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs.

    Cash Flow Forecasting

    Forward-looking cash position, so funding gaps are visible before they're urgent.

    Budgeting & Variance Analysis

    Annual budgets set, then tracked monthly against actual performance.

    Outsourced CFO Services

    Senior financial guidance and strategic input, without a full-time hire.

    Management Reporting

    Clear monthly or quarterly dashboards built around what actually matters to you.

    Bank & Investor Packages

    Reporting formatted the way lenders and investors expect to receive it.

    Who This Is For

    For businesses that have outgrown a spreadsheet.

    Growing SMEs

    Businesses that need strategic insight without an in-house finance team.

    Businesses Seeking Financing

    Bank-ready reporting to support loan or credit facility applications.

    Investor-Backed Companies

    Regular reporting cadence that satisfies board and investor expectations.

    Multi-Entity Groups

    Consolidated reporting across related UAE entities under one view.

    How It Works

    From framework decision to your first management report.

    01

    Framework assessment

    IFRS or IFRS for SMEs confirmed based on revenue and structure.

    02

    Reporting cycle setup

    Monthly or quarterly reporting cadence built around your business.

    03

    Ongoing reporting

    Financial statements and dashboards delivered on schedule, every cycle.

    04

    CFO review

    Quarterly strategic review of performance, cash flow and budget variance.

    Reporting FAQs

    Common questions about financial reporting in the UAE.

    The ones we hear most before an engagement starts. Don't see yours here?

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    FAQ
    Q1

    What accounting standard do UAE financial statements need to follow?

    UAE financial statements are generally prepared under IFRS. For corporate tax purposes, businesses with revenue not exceeding AED 50 million — and that aren't a Qualifying Free Zone Person — may elect to use the simplified IFRS for SMEs standard instead of full IFRS.

    Q2

    How does financial reporting connect to corporate tax?

    Taxable income under UAE Corporate Tax Law starts from the net profit shown in a business's financial statements, then applies specific adjustments. This means the accuracy of the underlying financial statements directly determines the accuracy of the corporate tax calculation — reporting isn't separate from tax, it's the foundation of it.

    Q3

    What's included in outsourced CFO services?

    Outsourced CFO services typically include strategic financial guidance, cash flow forecasting, budget-versus-actual analysis, and reporting support for boards or investors — giving a growing business senior financial input without the cost of a full-time in-house CFO.

    Q4

    How often should management reports be produced?

    Monthly reporting is standard for most growing businesses, with quarterly as a minimum. Producing reports only at year-end means issues in cash flow, margins or spending patterns are caught far too late to act on.

    Q5

    Can financial statements be prepared specifically for bank financing or investor due diligence?

    Yes. Financial statements and supporting schedules can be formatted to the standard banks and investors expect to see, which speeds up financing applications and due diligence processes considerably compared to reformatting internal reports under time pressure.

    Q6

    Is IFRS for SMEs the same as regular bookkeeping?

    No. IFRS for SMEs is a simplified but still formal accounting standard used to prepare financial statements, distinct from day-to-day bookkeeping. Bookkeeping records the underlying transactions; financial reporting under a standard like IFRS for SMEs turns those records into statements that meet a recognised accounting framework.

    Al Safawi financial reporting and CFO advisory team
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