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Established UAE | 2016

Agreed upon Procedures

Targeted procedures over specific matters, with factual findings reported clearly and without an audit opinion.

Overview

Independent verification, precisely scoped

‘Agreed-Upon Procedures’ engagements are ideal where a full audit is not required, but management or a third party needs independent work to be carried out over a clearly defined area. Under this type of engagement, the procedures are agreed in advance and our report sets out the factual findings arising from those procedures. No assurance opinion is expressed, which makes AUP a highly flexible solution for focused assignments.

RAA performs AUP engagements over both financial and non-financial information, depending on the objective of the assignment. These engagements are frequently used for lender requests, shareholder matters, contractual compliance, grant or funding conditions, due diligence support, reconciliations, revenue verification and specific account balance testing. Because the scope is agreed upfront, the work remains precise, efficient and aligned to the user’s needs.

What this service covers

Scope & Procedure Definition

Clearly defined scope and procedures agreed with the client and intended users

Targeted Testing

Testing of selected balances, transactions, controls or datasets

Fact-Based Reporting

Fact-based reporting of exceptions, results and observations

Stakeholder Request Support

Support for bank requirements, investor requests and contractual reporting

Flexible Execution

Flexible execution over one-off issues or recurring periodic needs

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What clients ask about AUP engagements

What is an agreed-upon procedures engagement?

An AUP engagement involves RAA performing specific, pre-agreed procedures over defined information and reporting the factual findings. Unlike an audit, no assurance opinion is expressed — the output is a factual findings report based on the agreed scope.

Who decides what procedures are carried out?

The procedures are agreed in advance between RAA, the client and any intended users such as a bank or investor. This makes AUP highly flexible — the scope is built around the specific requirement rather than a standardised audit framework.

Can AUP be used for recurring requirements?

Yes. AUP engagements work well for both one-off assignments and recurring periodic needs such as quarterly lender reporting, grant compliance checks or regular revenue verification.

Is AUP less expensive than a full audit?

Generally yes, because the scope is tightly defined and there is no requirement to form an audit opinion. For situations where a full audit is not needed but independent verification is, AUP is often the most cost-effective solution.

Why RAA

Precise scope, clear findings, no surprises

For businesses that need an independent check over a specific matter, AUP offers a practical and cost-effective route to credible third-party reporting.

Registered across ADGM, DIFC, DAFZ and Dubai Mainland

One of very few UAE firms with this breadth of jurisdictional coverage.

Internationally trained team

Deep sector knowledge across 9 industries, from aviation and real estate to family offices and non-profit organisations.

Established 2016 and growing

One of the fastest-growing audit firms in the UAE, built on a strong referral network and a reputation for getting it right.

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how it works

Our audit process

A clear, efficient process designed to cause minimal disruption and maximum value.

Initial conversation

We discuss your business, entity structure, deadlines and requirements — no commitment needed.

Information gathering

We collect financial records, prior year accounts, and supporting documentation in a structured way.

Audit fieldwork

Our team conducts the audit — reviewing records, testing controls, and verifying financial statements.

Report & sign-off

Audit report issued, findings discussed, and all filings completed to your deadline.

Need independent verification over a specific matter?

Tell us what you need checked and we'll agree a precise scope and get to work.

Free initial consultation

All UAE jurisdictions

Fast response time

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