UAE Strengthens Accounting & Auditing Oversight With New Compliance Actions

 


UAE Strengthens Accounting & Auditing Oversight With New Compliance Actions

The United Arab Emirates has reinforced its commitment to transparency, governance, and professional accountability in the accounting and auditing sector, following a year of intensified regulatory oversight by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET).

According to the Ministry’s latest report, the Professional Compliance Committee for the Accounting and Auditing Profession reviewed multiple cases of professional malpractice between July 2024 and August 2025. The Committee issued 20 disciplinary decisions—including warnings, financial penalties, licence suspensions, and professional-practice restrictions—amounting to over AED 2.5 million in fines.

The Committee’s review covered 23 confirmed violations, reflecting a broader national effort to elevate audit quality, enforce ethical standards, and strengthen investor confidence across UAE markets. The Ministry also highlighted significant professional growth within the sector, with the number of certified chartered accountants increasing from 871 in 2024 to 1,103 in 2025, while the total number of licensed accounting firms reached 396.

These actions form part of the UAE’s long-term strategy to align financial-reporting practices with global standards and ensure that companies operating in the region adhere to strict compliance requirements. By tightening oversight mechanisms, the authorities aim to enhance the integrity of financial information, reduce operational risk, and improve the overall reliability of corporate reporting.

For businesses, investors, and advisory firms, the strengthened regulatory environment underscores the importance of partnering with qualified and fully compliant accounting professionals. As the UAE continues its transformation into a global financial hub, robust governance within the accounting and audit landscape remains a core driver of sustainable economic growth.

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