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At Grant Thornton, assurance means more than compliance, it’s about delivering clarity, confidence, and insight.

With access to over 76,000 professionals in 150+ countries, we deliver best-in-class audit services tailored to your needs. Through our collaboration with Grant Thornton Advisors and other member firms, we’ve recently contributed to a multinational platform initiative, enhancing our ability to support complex, cross-border engagements with sector-specific insight.

Key sectors

Our team combines deep local expertise with global reach, supporting businesses across key sectors:

Family business groups

Real estate

Technology

Financial services

(Exchange, insurance, banks, digital assets, asset management)

Energy

(Renewable, Oil and gas)

Manufacturing and distribution

A culture of quality

We approach every audit with sharp thought and straight talk. Our commitment to quality is embedded in our global standards and supported by a rigorous internal monitoring program aligned with the International Standard on Quality Control (ISQC) 1. This ensures consistent excellence across all engagements and geographies.

Global consistency

Wherever you operate, you’ll benefit from our unified audit approach. We deliver consistent, high-quality service across borders, backed by shared methodologies and a commitment to excellence.

Technology-driven audit excellence

We leverage cutting-edge platforms to deliver smarter, faster, and more insightful audits. Our proprietary tools include:

Hadel: A secure data-sharing platform that enables seamless collaboration with clients, real-time dashboarding, and efficient document exchange.
Leap: A next-generation audit engine that streamlines workflows, enhances audit quality, and accelerates delivery.

We also deploy advanced analytics and automation tools for targeted, faster auditing, allowing us to focus on high-risk areas, reduce manual effort, and deliver deeper insights with precision.

Regulatory registrations across the UAE

Grant Thornton UAE is proudly registered with key regulatory authorities across the country’s leading financial jurisdictions, including the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and multiple UAE Free Zones.

These registrations enable us to deliver statutory audits, regulatory reporting, and assurance services to entities operating in these jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local frameworks while upholding international standards of quality and integrity.

What we offer

Statutory audit

Comprehensive audits of financial statements
Independent assurance on financial data, controls, and disclosures

Limited review

Focused reviews of historical financial information
Expression of negative assurance for specific reporting requirements

Agreed Upon Procedures (AUPs)

We offer service offers focused, client-specific evaluations designed to address particular concerns or transactions. Unlike a full audit, this service provides detailed factual findings based on agreed criteria, allowing stakeholders to gain clear insights and enhance transparency. Our skilled professionals deliver objective reports tailored to your unique business needs, supporting confident and informed decision-making.

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board audit services

Our PCAOB audit services are designed for entities that are required to comply with the auditing standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), typically U.S.-listed companies, foreign private issuers, and broker-dealers registered with the SEC. These audits are conducted with a heightened level of rigor, transparency, and independence to meet the expectations of U.S. capital markets and regulatory bodies.

We offer:

Audit services for U.S. public companies and foreign private issuers preparing to list or already listed on U.S. exchanges.
Component audits for multinational groups where the group auditor is PCAOB-registered.
Readiness assessments for companies transitioning to PCAOB audit requirements.
Internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) evaluations under PCAOB AS 2201.

Our team combines deep technical expertise with global experience, ensuring that your audit meets the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and investor confidence.

Reach out to our experts on the matter, Eslam Mohsen and Darren Yule.

Financial reporting advisory services

Grant Thornton’s FRAS team supports IFRS, deals, and reporting to boost transparency and compliance. Visit the page to learn more.

In-Country Value (ICV)

ICV certification measures a firm’s UAE economic impact using financial and operational data. Issued by an authorised body. Visit the page to learn more.