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Fraud rarely arrives without warning.Before financial loss appears, there are often early indicators such as control gap...
27/10/2026

Fraud rarely arrives without warning.
Before financial loss appears, there are often early indicators such as control gaps, unusual approvals, vendor irregularities or unexplained transaction patterns.

A fraud risk assessment helps management identify where the organisation may be most exposed, assess how existing controls perform, and prioritise areas that may require stronger oversight.

For businesses operating across complex functions, entities or approval layers, early risk visibility can help reduce exposure before concerns become financial damage.

Assess your organisation’s exposure before the next issue escalates.
Request a Confidential Fraud Risk Consultation with FAI Consulting.

From 1 October 2026, recovering Input VAT in the UAE requires more than checking whether a tax invoice is valid. Under F...
23/10/2026

From 1 October 2026, recovering Input VAT in the UAE requires more than checking whether a tax invoice is valid. Under FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026, Taxable Persons must perform and document prescribed verification procedures relating to suppliers and supplies before deducting Input Tax.

The required measures include checks relating to supplier identity and place of business, specified risk indicators and the circumstances of the supply, with additional requirements applying in certain cases.

For management, this extends beyond the tax team. Procurement, vendor onboarding, Accounts Payable, operations and compliance may all form part of a defensible verification process.

Is your supplier-verification process ready? Request a Confidential VAT Supplier-Verification Review.

A strong commercial opportunity can still carry risks that are not visible in the presentation deck.Before an acquisitio...
19/10/2026

A strong commercial opportunity can still carry risks that are not visible in the presentation deck.

Before an acquisition, investment or strategic partnership, management may need to look beyond headline financials and understand the target’s operations, financial position, compliance profile and potential risk areas.

Forensic due diligence gives decision-makers a deeper evidence-led view before capital, reputation or contractual commitments are made.

Considering a transaction or new business relationship? Speak Confidentially with a Due Diligence Specialist Before You Commit.

Financial reporting is not only about recording what happened. It helps shape what management, investors and lenders dec...
16/10/2026

Financial reporting is not only about recording what happened. It helps shape what management, investors and lenders decide next.

The IFRS Conceptual Framework states that useful financial information should be relevant and faithfully represented, with its usefulness enhanced when it is comparable, verifiable, timely and understandable.

When reporting is incomplete, inconsistent or difficult to interpret, management may have a weaker basis for assessing performance, cash-flow prospects and future decisions. Investors and lenders also rely on financial reporting when evaluating the organisation and its use of resources.

FAI Consulting’s Assurance Services support accuracy, transparency and reliability in financial reporting, helping businesses strengthen the information behind their decisions.

Are your financial reports giving management a clear enough picture to act on?

Request a Confidential Financial Reporting & Assurance Review.

A historic VAT credit balance may not remain available for refund indefinitely.Under the amended UAE Tax Procedures Law,...
15/10/2026

A historic VAT credit balance may not remain available for refund indefinitely.
Under the amended UAE Tax Procedures Law, refund applications for eligible credit balances are generally subject to a five-year period, calculated according to how and when the credit balance arose. For certain balances where the five-year period had already expired before 1 January 2026, or will expire within one year from that date, transitional provisions may allow the taxpayer to apply for a refund or use the balance against Tax liabilities or Administrative Penalties during the transitional period, subject to the applicable conditions.
For CFOs and finance teams, the priority is to identify the origin and age of historic balances, confirm whether the transitional rule applies, and ensure the supporting records are complete before deciding what action is required.

Have VAT credit balances been carried forward for several years?
Speak Confidentially with a Tax Specialist about Your Historic VAT Position.

MYTH: Forensic services only become relevant once fraud has been proven.In practice, forensic work can begin much earlie...
11/10/2026

MYTH: Forensic services only become relevant once fraud has been proven.
In practice, forensic work can begin much earlier, when management is dealing with unexplained transactions, conflicting records, suspected misconduct or a financial dispute requiring independent examination.
A forensic review does not assume that fraud occurred. Its purpose is to analyse the available evidence, understand what happened and determine whether deeper investigation is warranted.
Facing a financial concern that requires independent review? Request a Confidential Forensic Consultation with FAI Consulting.

In a fraud investigation, timing can materially affect the scale of potential loss. Among the occupational-fraud cases i...
06/10/2026

In a fraud investigation, timing can materially affect the scale of potential loss. Among the occupational-fraud cases included in the ACFE 2026 study, schemes detected within six months or less had a median loss of USD 40,000, while those lasting more than five years had a median loss of USD 1.115 million.

Source: ACFE Occupational Fraud 2026, p.17, Fig. 7. For UAE businesses, particularly those operating across multiple entities, mainland, free-zone or cross-border structures, delay may also increase the complexity of reviewing transactions, records and related parties.

FAI Consulting provides structured fraud investigations and forensic analysis for suspected misconduct and unexplained irregularities.

Need to assess a suspected fraud matter? Request a fraud investigation with FAI Consulting.

Filing a tax return is only part of maintaining a defensible tax position. For UAE VAT, required records must generally ...
04/10/2026

Filing a tax return is only part of maintaining a defensible tax position. For UAE VAT, required records must generally be retained for at least 5 years after the end of the relevant Tax Period. Certain records may be subject to longer retention periods, including records relating to real estate. For Corporate Tax, relevant records and supporting documents must be retained for at least 7 years following the end of the relevant Tax Period. Retention requirements may vary depending on the type of record and circumstances.

For mainland and free-zone businesses alike, complete and accessible documentation can strengthen FTA readiness, assist in tax disputes and help reconstruct transactions where a tax position requires further review. FAI Consulting provides VAT and Corporate Tax documentation reviews to help businesses assess record readiness.

Need to review your tax records? Request a tax-record review with FAI Consulting.

Fraud investigations can move beyond the investigation itself. In the occupational-fraud cases included in the ACFE 2026...
04/10/2026

Fraud investigations can move beyond the investigation itself. In the occupational-fraud cases included in the ACFE 2026 study, 25% of victim organisations filed a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator.

Of the lawsuits filed, 39% settled and 43% resulted in a judgment for the victim, a combined 82%. These outcomes describe the resolution of the lawsuit; they do not indicate that the victim recovered the full amount lost. (ACFE Occupational Fraud 2026, p.75, Figures 62–63.)

For UAE disputes, whether before DIFC or onshore courts, clear financial analysis can be important in assessing claims, losses and the evidence supporting a party’s position.

FAI Consulting provides forensic accounting and Litigation Support for complex financial disputes and legal proceedings. For a financial case assessment, request a Litigation Support consultation with FAI Consulting.

Fraud investigations can move beyond the investigation itself. In the occupational-fraud cases included in the ACFE 2026...
02/10/2026

Fraud investigations can move beyond the investigation itself. In the occupational-fraud cases included in the ACFE 2026 study, 25% of victim organisations filed a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator. Of the lawsuits filed, 39% settled and 43% resulted in a judgment for the victim, a combined 82%.

These outcomes describe the resolution of the lawsuit; they do not indicate that the victim recovered the full amount lost. (ACFE Occupational Fraud 2026, p.75, Figures 62–63.) For UAE disputes, whether before DIFC or onshore courts, clear financial analysis can be important in assessing claims, losses and the evidence supporting a party’s position. FAI Consulting provides forensic accounting and Litigation Support for complex financial disputes and legal proceedings.

For a financial case assessment, request a Litigation Support consultation with FAI Consulting.

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