Is your business following the right policies, procedures and regulatory requirements? Compliance gaps can expose your company to financial, operational and reputational risks. AEY Auditing helps businesses identify these gaps, review internal controls and improve compliance practices. AEY Auditing of Accounts provides compliance audit services in Dubai and across the UAE — helping mainland and free-zone businesses assess whether their operations follow applicable regulations, contractual obligations and internal policies.

At a Glance

Item	Detail
Service	Independent compliance audit and review
Focus	Regulatory requirements, internal policies, contractual obligations and control procedures
Approach	Structured, risk-based review of documents, records, approvals and selected transactions
You receive	Findings report with identified gaps, control weaknesses, practical recommendations and risk areas
Typical clients	Mainland and free-zone businesses across sectors, especially those preparing for inspections or strengthening controls
Fees	Scoped quotation after understanding your business and compliance requirements

What Does a Compliance Audit Check?

A compliance audit examines whether your business follows the requirements relevant to its activities. Depending on the agreed scope, we review:

We identify weaknesses, explain their potential impact and recommend practical improvements. For a deeper look at control design, see our risk assessment and internal control design guide.

When Does Your Business Need a Compliance Audit?

Consider a compliance audit when your business:

An independent review can help management understand where its procedures work and where improvements are necessary. If you are preparing for an external audit, our audit readiness support and audit preparation guide can help.

Our Compliance Audit Approach

AEY follows a structured approach based on your business activities and the audit objectives.

What Do You Receive?

At the end of the agreed engagement, you receive a report that may include:

Compliance Audit vs. Internal Audit

Service	Main focus
Compliance audit	Examines whether a business follows specified requirements, policies and obligations
Internal audit	Takes a broader approach to reviewing business risks, governance, controls and operational processes
External audit	Provides an independent opinion on financial statements under the applicable reporting framework
Agreed-upon procedures	Performs specific procedures agreed with the parties and reports factual findings

Depending on your needs, AEY can also discuss its Audit & Assurance Services and wider professional services. Businesses with specific anti-money laundering obligations may also benefit from our Anti-Money Laundering Services and AML compliance audit template.

Why Choose AEY Auditing?

AEY Auditing helps businesses review financial processes, controls and compliance-related records through a structured audit approach. We focus on understanding your business, identifying relevant control weaknesses and presenting findings that management can use to improve its procedures.

Our related services include:

Learn more about AEY Auditing of Accounts and our professional services in the UAE.

Editorial Review & Professional Credentials

This page was prepared by AEY Auditing's technical review team and reviewed for accuracy against current UAE regulatory and professional guidance before publication.

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