Geopolitical risk is an IAS 36 impairment indicator. If you have not tested goodwill, real estate, and intangible assets for impairment, your balance sheet may be overstated.
The Middle East tensions that erupted in late May 2026 have forced a quiet but critical conversation in the finance offices of UAE businesses with regional assets, investments, or operations. The question: Has your asset value fundamentally changed? If you hold goodwill, intangible assets, property, or investments with any geographic or operational exposure to conflict-affected […]
Geopolitical uncertainty demands proactive impairment testing. Learn how UAE CFOs should approach IAS 36 triggers, cash flow modeling, and discount rate assumptions to stay audit-ready.
The FTA is auditing more businesses than ever. Here’s exactly what happens during a UAE tax audit, what triggers one, and how to prepare.