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IAS 8 was revised - basis of preparation moved to IAS 1, and the definitions of “accounting policy” and “estimate” were updated. Our blog explains what changed and why it matters. claemirates.com/blogs/new-ia… #IAS8 #CLAemirates #CLA

Can your finance team say where your business stands on the new UAE rules? CLA Emirates just launched 6 short self-assessments: controls, governance, IPO readiness, free zones, supplier checks, AI. Minutes, not meetings. digital.claemirates.com/ #CLAemirates #CLA #CLAglobal

Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026 amends the UAE VAT Executive Regulation - input tax recovery, apportionment, composite supplies and more. Have you reviewed the impact? tinyurl.com/4h4p9858 #UAEVAT #CLAemirates #CLA

DIFC Annual Accounts - A Compliance Must. Ensure your accounts are prepared, audited where required, and submitted on time. Let CLA Emirates help you stay compliant and focused on growth. #DIFC #DIFCCompliance #AnnualAccounts #CLAemirates #CLA #CLAglobal

Every owner has a number in mind for their business. Buyers have a different one - they price future cash flow and risk, not past effort. Industry rules of thumb ignore your growth, customer concentration and debt. Get a number you can defend. #BusinessValuation #CLAemirates

It was a pleasure welcoming Nasoul Gopal from S&W to the CLA Emirates office - exchanging insights and exploring collaboration opportunities in Forensic Services. We look forward to delivering greater value to clients through this collaboration. #CLAemirates #CLAglobal #CLA

DIFC or ADGM? The right financial free zone can shape how your business operates and grows in the UAE. From regulatory frameworks to ownership structures, the choice depends on where you're headed. #DIFC #ADGM #UAEBusiness #FinancialFreeZones #CLAemirates #CLA #CLAglobal

Right There With You. Anywhere in the World. CLA Emirates was represented at the CLA Global Annual Conference 2026 in Singapore. Thank you to @CLAGlobal_LTD and @cla_global_ts for hosting an exceptional event that brought member firms together from across the globe.

The same five categories apply to every entity under IFRS 18 - yet the income statement looks markedly different depending on the industry. This blog examines how the standard plays out across banking, insurance, real estate and manufacturing. tinyurl.com/yc824ekc #IFRS18

IFRS 18 introduces more prescriptive requirements for how much detail belongs on the face of the statement versus in the notes - including tightened rules around generic "other" line items. tinyurl.com/mr9u6m5p #IFRS18 #FinancialReporting #CLAemirates #CLA #CLAglobal

Should You Establish Your Holding Company in DIFC? With the 2026 DIFC Prescribed Company reforms, eligible investors can now explore holding structures without the previous GCC asset nexus - greater flexibility for globally held assets. #DIFC #HoldingCompany #CLAemirates #CLA

We are deeply saddened by the passing of HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. CLA Emirates extends its heartfelt condolences to the Al Maktoum family and the leadership of the UAE. May his soul rest in peace. #UAE #Dubai #CLAemirates #CLA #CLAglobal

IFRS 18's impact extends beyond the statement of profit or loss. The consequential amendments to IAS 7, IAS 8 and IAS 34 are part of the same transition - and finance teams that treat them separately risk rework. tinyurl.com/4pfhnft #IFRS18 #FinancialReporting #CLAemirates

A UAE Tax Residency Certificate isn't the same as a residence visa. One establishes immigration status - the other confirms tax residency for DTAA purposes. Know the difference before you apply. tinyurl.com/y3ddyn65 #TaxResidencyCertificate #CLAemirates #CLA #CLAglobal

For banks and real estate investors, lending and holding property are core activities - not incidental ones. IFRS 18's specified main business activities concept accommodates this, but the assessment must be made at every reporting level. Read More: tinyurl.com/u6vuy76n

Why the UAE is Becoming the Next Growth Engine for Indian Businesses and Investors The UAE is no longer just an expansion destination for Indian businesses - it is becoming a strategic base for regional and global markets. #IndianBusinesses #UAEBusiness #CLAemirates #CLA

CLA Emirates – Right there with you. Purvi Mehta, Associate Director – Direct Tax, represented CLA Emirates at "The Next Tax Compliance Chapter: CT Returns, TP & UAE e-Invoicing," hosted by the ICAI Dubai Chapter. #UAECorporateTax #TransferPricing

UAE FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026 - effective 1 October 2026. Taxable Persons must now verify the validity of supplies before claiming Input Tax. Watch CA Ajil Varghese explain the key requirements.

Not all interest expense sits in the financing category under IFRS 18. A bank loan does. A lease liability, in most cases, does not. The key question: did the liability do nothing more than raise finance? tinyurl.com/ywfktuvs

The investing category under IFRS 18 turns on one test: does the asset generate a return independently of the rest of the business? Three gateways. One principle. Significant impact on how performance is read. Read More: tinyurl.com/46cpzwpc