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Welcome to the Excellence Accounting Services (EAS) Blog—your trusted source for expert accounting insights and business finance advice in Dubai and the UAE. Our blogs cover a wide range of topics, from VAT compliance and corporate tax strategies to bookkeeping tips and audit preparation. Designed for business owners, finance professionals, and entrepreneurs, our content provides actionable advice to help you make smarter financial decisions. Stay informed, stay compliant, and stay ahead in the competitive world of business with EAS accounting blogs.
Environmental Due Diligence: Identifying Potential Liabilities
Learn the importance of Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) in the UAE. Our guide explains the Phase I & II ESA process for identifying hidden contamination liabilities in M&A and real estate deals, protecting your investment from costly surprises.
Valuing a UAE Family Business for Succession Planning
Planning a family business succession in the UAE? Our guide covers the unique challenges and methods for valuing your firm. Learn why an objective valuation is key to preserving family harmony and ensuring a successful transition to the next generation.
A Guide to VAT for the UAE Hospitality Sector: Hotels & Restaurants
Navigating VAT in the UAE hospitality sector? Our guide covers the essential rules for hotels and restaurants, including VAT on F&B, service charges, no-show fees, composite supplies, and input tax recovery to ensure full compliance.
Corporate Tax Treatment of Employee Salaries vs. Director Fees
Understand the crucial differences in UAE Corporate Tax treatment for employee salaries versus director fees. Our guide covers market value standards, related party rules, and the documentation needed to ensure your remuneration is deductible.
Risk Management and Internal Controls: A CFO’s Perspective
From a CFO's perspective, risk management and internal controls are more than compliance—they are a strategic advantage. Learn how to build a framework that protects assets, ensures data integrity, and enables confident growth for your UAE business.
Understanding Your Financial Health with Zoho Books Reports
Unlock the power of your financial data. Our guide demystifies the key reports in Zoho Books—P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow—to help UAE business owners understand their financial health, manage cash, and make strategic decisions.
Feasibility Study vs. Business Plan: What’s the Difference?
Confused about feasibility studies vs. business plans? Our guide clarifies the key differences for UAE entrepreneurs. Learn why one validates your idea ("Should we?") and the other plans its execution ("How will we?").
Due Diligence on Intellectual Property (IP) and Intangible Assets
Before you invest, understand the real value of your target's assets. Our guide to IP due diligence covers how to assess patents, trademarks, software, and trade secrets to uncover hidden risks, validate ownership, and ensure an accurate valuation.
Business Valuation for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in the UAE
Explore the critical process of business valuation for M&A in the UAE. Our guide covers key methods like DCF and Comparables, UAE-specific factors including Corporate Tax, and the importance of due diligence in determining a company's true value.
VAT Treatment of Exports: Goods and Services
Exporting from the UAE? Our guide covers the critical VAT rules for zero-rating exports of goods and services. Learn the documentation you need to avoid costly FTA penalties and ensure compliance.
Interest Capping Rules: How Much Interest Expense Can You Deduct?
Understand the UAE's new Interest Capping Rules for Corporate Tax. Our guide explains the 30% EBITDA limit, the AED 12 million threshold, and how to calculate your maximum deductible interest expense to ensure compliance and optimize your tax position.
Preparing for a Profitable Exit: How a CFO Maximizes Business Value
Planning to sell your business? Learn how a strategic CFO is key to a profitable exit. Our guide covers the multi-year roadmap for enhancing value, from fortifying financials and driving profit to navigating due diligence for a higher valuation.
A Deep Dive into the Chart of Accounts in Zoho Books UAE
Master the Chart of Accounts in Zoho Books UAE. Our deep dive explains why customizing your COA is essential for accurate financial reporting, tax compliance (VAT & Corporate Tax), and making informed business decisions. Learn how to build your financial foundation.
Feasibility Studies for the UAE’s Retail Sector
Planning to launch a retail business in the UAE? Our guide to feasibility studies covers the essential steps: market analysis, financial projections, operational planning, and legal compliance. Make an informed decision and build a successful venture.
Operational Due Diligence: Assessing a Company’s Processes
Learn why operational due diligence (ODD) is critical for any M&A or investment. Our guide covers how to assess a company's IT, HR, and supply chain processes to uncover hidden risks, validate growth, and ensure a successful transaction.
The Impact of Working Capital on Your Business Valuation
Discover why working capital is a critical driver of your company's value. Our guide explains how Net Working Capital (NWC) affects free cash flow, valuation multiples, and M&A deals. Learn to optimize your NWC and increase your business valuation.
Zero-Rated vs. Exempt Supplies: Understanding the Crucial Difference
Confused about zero-rated vs. exempt VAT in the UAE? Our guide breaks down the crucial difference: input tax recovery. Learn how this impacts your profit, pricing, and compliance, with clear examples for healthcare, real estate, and finance.
Common Corporate Tax Mistakes UAE Businesses Must Avoid
Are you ready for UAE Corporate Tax? Avoid costly penalties by learning about the 10 most common mistakes, including Free Zone rules, non-deductible expenses, transfer pricing, and poor record-keeping. Our expert guide shows you how to stay compliant.
Optimizing Your Tech Stack: A CFO’s Guide to Financial Systems
Is your financial tech stack fit for growth? Our CFO's guide for UAE businesses covers how to optimize your systems, from accounting and CRM to payroll. Learn why integration is key and how tools like Zoho can create a single source of truth.
Managing Multi-Currency Transactions with Zoho Books UAE
Doing business internationally from the UAE? Our guide shows you how to use Zoho Books to manage multi-currency transactions seamlessly. Learn to handle foreign currency invoices, expenses, and bank accounts while automating exchange gains and losses.
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