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Maintain Accurate Financial Records and Up-to-date Books of accounts!
Companies in the UAE must maintain their books of accounts and financial statements for at least 5 years, as prescribed by the UAE Commercial Company Law 2015 and VAT law of UAE. Additionally, various free zones in the country require companies to have their accounts audited by approved and listed audit firms in UAE, with global standards such as IFRS adding complexity to financial reporting. As a result, keeping up-to-date records is essential for businesses operating in the region to remain competitive and compliant with regulations.
 

What is Financial Accounting

Financial accounting is the process of recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions to provide information that is useful in making business decisions. The primary purpose of financial accounting is to provide information to external stakeholders, such as investors, creditors, and regulatory agencies, about the financial performance and position of a company.
Financial statements, such as the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, are the main output of financial accounting. The balance sheet provides information about a company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. The income statement provides information about a company’s revenue, expenses, and net income over a specific period. The cash flow statement provides information about a company’s inflows and outflows of cash over a specific period.
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Financial accounting follows a set of rules and standards, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) globally, to ensure consistency and comparability of financial information. Financial accounting is performed by trained professionals, such as accountants, and is subject to independent auditing to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
Financial accounting is an important tool for making informed business decisions, evaluating performance and progress, and communicating with stakeholders. It provides essential information for decision-makers, such as investors, creditors, and managers, to assess the financial health and potential of a company.

What is Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping is the process of recording financial transactions in a systematic and organized manner. It involves the recording of financial transactions such as sales, purchases, payments, and receipts in a company’s financial records. The goal of bookkeeping is to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of a company’s financial transactions. This information is used to prepare financial statements, such as the balance sheet and income statement, which provide a snapshot of a company’s financial position and performance. Bookkeeping is an important function for any business as it provides a clear and accurate record of financial transactions. This information is used by managers to make informed decisions, by regulators to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, and by lenders and investors to assess the financial health of the company. Bookkeeping also helps in identifying trends and patterns in a company’s financial performance and helps in budgeting and forecasting future financial needs.
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Why Accounting and Bookkeeping is important for business

Facilitates informed decision-making
Accurate and up-to-date financial information is essential for making informed business decisions. This information can be used by managers to identify trends and patterns in a company’s financial performance and make decisions that support the long-term success of the business.
Compliance with laws and regulations
Accurate bookkeeping and accounting records are essential for compliance with tax laws and regulations. Keeping accurate financial records helps to ensure that a company meets its tax obligations and avoids costly fines and penalties.
Assessing financial health
Financial information is used by lenders and investors to assess the financial health of a company. This information is used to determine the creditworthiness of the company and to make investment decisions.
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Budgeting and forecasting
Accurate financial information is essential for effective budgeting and forecasting. Financial information provides a clear picture of a company’s financial position, which is essential for creating a budget and forecasting future financial needs.
Improved cash flow management
Accurate financial information is essential for effective budgeting and forecasting. Financial information provides a clear picture of a company’s financial position, which is essential for creating a budget and forecasting future financial needs.
Facilitates effective business planning
Accurate financial information provides a clear picture of a company’s financial position and performance, which is essential for effective business planning. This information is used to identify strengths and weaknesses and to set goals and strategies for the future.

The Process Flow of Our Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

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Recording transaction

The first step in the accounting and bookkeeping process is to record financial transactions as they occur. This involves creating a record of each transaction in the company’s books.
 

Posting to the general ledger

The recorded transactions are then posted to the general ledger, which is the central repository for all financial information.

Preparing trial balance

he next step is to prepare a trial balance, which is a list of all accounts and their balances, to ensure that the total of all debits equals the total of all credits.

Adjusting entries

The trial balance is then used to identify and make adjusting entries, which are transactions that are recorded at the end of an accounting period to update the financial statements.

Preparing financial statements

The final step is to prepare financial statements, such as the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, which provide a snapshot of the company’s financial performance and position.

Closing the books

At the end of each accounting period, the books are closed to prepare for the next period. This involves transferring the balances of certain accounts, such as revenue and expense accounts, to the equity section of the balance sheet.
This process flow is repeated regularly, usually on a monthly or quarterly basis, to ensure that the company’s financial records are up-to-date and accurate.
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