Audit Preparation Support — Clear Schedules & Complete Documents
Practical, people-first support to prepare your books for external audit. We compile schedules, reconcile balances and assemble supporting documents so your auditors can work efficiently and you can focus on running your business.
Overview
We review your accounting records and identify gaps that commonly slow audits, then prepare clear schedules (bank, AR, AP, payroll, fixed assets, inventory) and reconciliation notes. Our approach emphasizes accuracy and transparency tailored to UAE reporting norms. We collect and validate supporting documents, map items to the chart of accounts, and resolve routine discrepancies with source evidence. Where needed we coordinate with your accounting software (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, Tally) to extract reliable reports. Before handover we perform a quality review, package schedules and supporting files, and provide a concise summary for auditors including any outstanding items and recommended next steps. We can also liaise directly with auditors on agreed points to save your management time.
What to prepare
- Chart of accounts and trial balance
- General ledger and detailed sub-ledgers
- Bank statements and bank reconciliations
- Sales and purchase invoices supporting AR/AP balances
- Payroll registers and employee payment evidence
- VAT returns and VAT support documentation
- Fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
- Contracts or agreements that affect accounting balances
How the process works
- Initial assessment of books and identification of audit scope and gaps
- Collect source documents and export supporting reports from accounting system
- Prepare reconciliations and schedules (bank, AR, AP, payroll, fixed assets, inventory)
- Quality review, package documentation and prepare auditor summary
- Handover package and optional liaison with auditors on documented items
Why clients choose AL SAHRAA
- Admin-reviewed quotations before you proceed.
- Document coordination and progress tracking in one portal.
- Support for business, compliance, visa, insurance, and IT-related requests.
- Clear request history, updates, and delivery follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly do you deliver for audit preparation?
We deliver reconciled schedules (bank, AR, AP, payroll, fixed assets, inventory), supporting source documents, a concise audit summary noting outstanding items, and optionally auditor-facing clarifications.
How long does the audit preparation take?
Timing depends on record completeness and scope; typical small-to-medium files take 3–10 business days after we receive complete source data and system access.
Do you work with my accounting software?
Yes. We extract reports and supporting transactions from common systems (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, Tally) and can recommend export formats if needed.
Can you liaise with my external auditor?
Yes. On request we can communicate documented reconciliations and clarifications directly with auditors to minimize back-and-forth for your team.
How do you protect sensitive financial data?
We follow secure file transfer practices, limited-access storage, and confidentiality protocols; we can also sign nondisclosure agreements on engagement.