DFSA approved auditors in UAE - DIFC audit & assurance services

Businesses registered and operating within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) are regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and must comply with specific audit, governance and financial reporting requirements. As a DFSA approved auditor, Forvis Mazars provides independent audit & assurance services that help DIFC entities meet regulatory obligations, strengthen financial reporting and build confidence among regulators, investors and stakeholders.

Our experienced audit professionals support banks, investment firms, fund managers, fintech companies, insurance businesses and other organisations operating within the DIFC.

With extensive knowledge of DFSA requirements and the DIFC regulatory framework, we help businesses maintain compliance while providing practical insights that support informed business decisions.

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DFSA and DIFC audit & assurance services

Entities operating within the DIFC and regulated by the DFSA must meet financial reporting and audit obligations based on their regulated activities. Forvis Mazars delivers tailored audit & assurance services designed to support businesses operating within the DIFC.

Our DFSA approved auditor services include:

• Statutory audit and financial statement audits

  We provide independent statutory audits and financial statement audits for DFSA-regulated entities, helping organisations comply with reporting obligations and applicable accounting standards.

• DFSA regulated entity audits

  Our specialists deliver audit & assurance services for firms authorised by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, supporting compliance with DFSA rules and regulatory expectations.

• Regulatory compliance and assurance reviews

  We help organisations strengthen compliance frameworks through regulatory reviews, risk assessments and internal control evaluations to support ongoing compliance within the DIFC.

• PIB agreed-upon procedures

  We perform agreed-upon procedures for Professional Indemnity Insurance (PIB), providing independent findings to support DFSA regulatory and reporting requirements.

Our approach includes:

• Understanding your business model and DFSA regulatory requirements
• Delivering efficient and transparent audit processes
• Providing valuable insights beyond compliance
• Supporting organisations throughout every stage of growth
• Applying financial services expertise to address sector-specific risks

Supporting DIFC businesses across industries

Forvis Mazars provides DFSA audit & assurance services to:

Understanding DFSA audit requirements

Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)-regulated entities are generally required to appoint a DFSA-approved auditor and prepare audited financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and DFSA requirements.

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Meet your DFSA audit requirements with confidence

Forvis Mazars provides DFSA approved auditor services designed to help businesses operating within the DIFC maintain compliance, strengthen financial reporting and meet regulatory expectations.

Contact our audit & assurance team to discuss your DFSA and DIFC audit requirements. 

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