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From Compliance to Strategy: How CFOs in the UAE Are Redefining Their Role in 2026
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice under UAE regulations governing financial blogs and advertisements. For many years, the role of the CFO in the UAE was primarily associated with compliance: timely bookkeeping, VAT filings, audit coordination, and ensuring that statutory financial statements met regulatory requirements. While these responsibilities remain essential, 2026 marks a clear shift. CFO

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Feb 42 min read


Year-End Audits: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses in the UAE
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice under UAE regulations governing financial blogs and advertisements. Year-end audits in the UAE often become “stress tests.” This situation arises not because the business is unusual, but due to scattered evidence, undocumented approvals, and late reconciliations. The goal is simple: make your numbers traceable, your judgments explainable, and your files easy to

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Jan 163 min read


IFRS 9 2026: What the Upcoming Amendments Mean for Financial Institutions and Corporates
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice under UAE regulations governing financial blogs and advertisements. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has approved amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, effective for annual reporting periods starting 1 January 2026, with earlier application permitted. These changes are part of a broader effort to refine and clarify the classification,

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Nov 20, 20253 min read


What’s Changing: IFRS 7 Amendment Effective 1 January 2026
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice under UAE regulations governing financial blogs and advertisements. On 18 July 2024, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued a set of narrow-scope changes under its “Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards – Volume 11,” which includes amendments to IFRS 7 (Financial Instruments: Disclosures) and its accompanying guidance. The amendmen

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Oct 14, 20254 min read


What’s Happening: IFRS 1 Amendment Effective 1 January 2026
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice under UAE regulations governing financial blogs and advertisements. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued its latest cycle of “Annual Improvements” to its IFRS Accounting Standards. Among the standards affected is IFRS 1 — First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendment becomes mandatory for annual repor

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Sep 10, 20253 min read


Understanding Lack of Exchangeability - Amendments to IAS 21
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice under UAE regulations governing financial blogs and advertisements. In the world of accounting and finance, staying updated with international standards is crucial for ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial reporting. Recently, significant changes have been made to International Accounting Standard 21 (IAS 21) regarding lack of exchangeability, aiming t

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Jan 2, 20252 min read


Unveiling the Dynamics of Non-Current Liabilities with Covenants: Amendments to IAS 1
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice under UAE regulations governing financial blogs and advertisements. In the realm of finance, adherence to accounting standards is crucial for companies to maintain transparency and consistency in their financial reporting practices. An important revision to keep in focus, effective from January 1, 2024, pertains to the International Accounting Standard 1 (IAS 1)

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Dec 3, 20242 min read


Understanding Supplier Finance Arrangements: Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice under UAE regulations governing financial blogs and advertisements. In the realm of finance, staying abreast of regulatory changes is paramount for businesses looking to maintain transparency and compliance within their financial reporting practices. One such critical amendment set to take effect on January 1, 2024, revolves around revisions to International Acc

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Nov 12, 20242 min read


Navigating Lease Liability in Sale and Leaseback Transactions: The Amendments to IFRS 16
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice under UAE regulations governing financial blogs and advertisements. The world of finance is dynamic, with regulatory standards frequently evolving to enhance transparency and accuracy in financial reporting. One such significant amendment set to come into effect on January 1, 2024, pertains to International Financial Reporting Standard 16 (IFRS 16) and its impac

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Aug 8, 20242 min read


Unlocking Value and Flexibility with the Evolution of Sale and Leaseback: IFRS 16 Amendments (Effective January 01, 2024)
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice under UAE regulations governing financial blogs and advertisements. Are you a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or a Chief Accountant with an appetite for finance and accounting breakthroughs? Prepare to be captivated by the upcoming amendments to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 16 - Leases, specifically related to Sale and Leaseback transactions.

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Jan 3, 20242 min read


Amendments to IAS 12
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has recently issued amendments to the IAS 12, which relate to deferred tax related to...

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Jul 14, 20232 min read


Changes to Disclosure of Accounting Policies
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued amendments to the IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2, which relate to...

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May 22, 20232 min read


Amendments to IAS 8: Definition of Accounting Estimates effective 01 January 2023
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued amendments to the IAS 8, which relate to the definition of accounting...

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Mar 22, 20232 min read


Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non current (Amendments to IAS 1)
As of January 1, 2023, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) implemented amendments to International Accounting Standard...

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Jan 20, 20232 min read


Applying IFRS 17
The effective date of IFRS 17 is coming close and My Best CFO Team decided to go over IFRS 17 to facilitate its application. The revised...

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Dec 6, 20223 min read


New Sustainability Reporting Standards Released For Public Commenting
The newly formed International Sustainability Standards Board released two new proposals on the first IFRS Sustainability Disclosure...

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Apr 8, 20222 min read


Disclose Clearly The Impacts Of Climate-Related Matters
All companies are facing climate-related risks and opportunities. Some are affected more than others. For some companies, the risks and...

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Mar 4, 20222 min read


Changes to IFRS That Come Into Force For Reporting Periods Starting 01 January 2022 (continued)
Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018–2020 makes amendments to the following standards: IFRS 1 "First-time Adoption of International...

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Dec 24, 20212 min read


Changes to IFRS That Come Into Force For Reporting Periods Starting 01 January 2022
There are amendments to certain IFRS that come into force starting January 1, 2022: IFRS 3 "Business Combinations" It outlines the...

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Nov 18, 20212 min read


What is Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting and How Can You Benefit from It?
In March 2018 IASB has issued a revised “Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting”, which is effective for annual periods beginning...

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Sep 22, 20203 min read
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