Audit preparation & support in the UAE
Prepare a clear year-end file and coordinate the information your appointed auditor needs. Esteem Advisory supports the records, schedules and responses behind the audit process.
How we can help.
- Financial statement preparation
- Supporting schedules and documentation
- Audit coordination and query support
Start with a conversation.
Share your current situation and priorities. We’ll discuss the scope and information needed, so you can understand the next steps before committing.
A smoother preparation process
For businesses organising their year-end records and coordinating requests from an appointed independent auditor.
Useful starting information
We’ll confirm the exact documents after understanding your requirements.
- Trial balance and financial statements
- Bank reconciliations and supporting schedules
- The auditor’s request list and timetable
What the engagement can deliver
The final deliverables depend on the scope agreed with you.
- Indexed schedules and supporting information
- A tracker of requests and responses
- Clear coordination with your finance team
Audit preparation support uae: common questions
Is audit support the same as issuing an audit opinion?
No. This service covers preparation, schedules and coordination. The appointed independent auditor performs the audit and is responsible for the audit opinion.
When should we begin preparing for an audit?
Begin once the reporting timetable and information requirements are known. Early reconciliation and document collection give your team more time to resolve gaps.
What should we share first?
Start with the trial balance, draft financial statements, key reconciliations, the auditor’s request list and timetable. We then confirm the scope and outstanding information.
Build a more organised year-end handover
Audit preparation becomes easier when the trial balance, reconciliations and supporting schedules tell a consistent story. We help businesses organise the information requested by their appointed auditor, identify missing records and maintain a clear handover structure. This is preparation and coordination support; the independent audit opinion remains the responsibility of the appointed auditor.
Keep requests, owners and responses visible
An audit request list often involves several people across finance and operations. A shared tracker helps identify who prepares a schedule, who reviews it and which questions remain open. Depending on the agreed scope, we can assist with financial statement preparation, supporting documentation and query coordination so your team has a clear view of the remaining work.
Start preparation before the timetable becomes tight
Share the auditor’s request list, reporting period and proposed timetable at the start. If reconciliations or historical records need attention, accounts cleanup support can be discussed separately. Read our audit preparation checklist for a practical approach to the year-end file.
Your next chapter.
With greater clarity.
Tell us where you are. We’ll help you work out what’s next.