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Assurance

Assurance Services

At athGADLANG, we offer strategic assurance solutions that go beyond traditional audits to provide actionable insights, strengthen controls, and mitigate risks in a complex business landscape. Our services deliver confidence in your financials, operations, and compliance, positioning you for sustainable growth and resilience.

Whether navigating statutory requirements, assessing enterprise risks, or optimizing processes, we combine deep expertise with forward-thinking methodologies to enhance governance and performance. By partnering with your teams, we transform assurance into a value driver, ensuring robust internal controls and strategic alignment without diverting your core resources.

Agreed Upon Services

Flexible, objective assurance tailored to your exact needs. Our Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP) engagements focus on specific assertions – such as balance verifications, transaction testing, or control walkthroughs – performed precisely as per your agreed criteria and international standards (AICPA/ISA). We issue a clear practitioner’s report with findings only, enabling efficient validation for scenarios like acquisition due diligence, loan covenants, royalty disputes, regulatory filings, or internal certifications. No opinions, just facts-delivered fast and cost-effectively.

Statutory And External
Audit Support

Comprehensive support for regulatory compliance and financial transparency. We conduct full statutory audits compliant with IFRS/GAAP and local mandates (e.g., UAE FTA, KSA ZATCA), while facilitating external audits through organized PBC lists, walkthroughs, and data rooms. Our experts handle complex areas like consolidations, provisions, and disclosures, minimizing disruptions, accelerating timelines, and providing actionable insights to strengthen controls, optimize reporting, and satisfy stakeholders, boards, and authorities with unqualified opinions.

Assurance That Protects Business Integrity

Helping businesses reduce risk exposure while improving governance, compliance, and operational confidence.

92%

Stronger
Controls

40%

Lower Risk
Exposure

100%

Audit
Compliance

32%

Efficiency
Improvement

Recognized & Approved Auditors

Insights

Webinars

Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion

What Our Clients Say

Mohammed Al Suwaidi
★★★★★
Audit Committee Chair
athGADLANG's risk-based internal audits gave us clarity on controls we didn't even know were weak. Their recommendations strengthened our entire governance framework.
Laura Chen
★★★★★
Group CFO
Their forensic and due diligence work during our acquisition was impeccable - thorough, discreet, and invaluable for risk mitigation.
Ravi Patel
★★★★★
Compliance Director
We engaged them for IT and ESG assurance, and the insights from data analytics transformed our reporting and compliance approach.

Usman Alam

Partner - Consulting

Usman Alam, a founding partner of athGADLANG Group, is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). With over 19 years of professional experience, Usman has built a distinguished career through leadership roles at global firms such as KPMG and PwC, as well as in the FMCG sector. At athGADLANG, Usman leads the Assurance & Compliance Services division, ensuring clients achieve compliance with IFRS and other regulatory frameworks. His expertise lies in optimizing financial reporting systems, navigating complex compliance matters, and delivering strategic advisory services for high-profile clients across a variety of industries. A respected thought leader, Usman contributes to the financial services industry through publications, webinars, and speaking engagements, offering insights into IFRS trends and best practices. His leadership and commitment to excellence have played a key role in athGADLANG's success as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Saqib Nisar

Partner - Consulting

Saqib Nisar has over 25 years of experience in the field of investigations, contract reviews, financial crime, AML and sanctions assessments, audit, accounting, forensics, and related services. He has worked in a range of industries, including construction, logistics, trading and contracting services, and oil & gas sectors. Saqib has worked across multiple jurisdictions, including the Middle East and Gulf region, Western and Central Europe, and Africa. His extensive experience and knowledge of various sectors and regions allow him to provide comprehensive and practical solutions to clients seeking support in financial and related services. Saqib’s wealth of knowledge and experience in financial and related services, along with his ability to understand the intricacies of different industries and regions, make him a trusted advisor to each client’s unique needs.

Key Team Members

Ammar Kagdhi

Syed Ali Hassan

Usman Hussain

Ramesh Lama

Ali Ahmad Zahid

Frequently Asked Questions

How does your assurance differ from traditional audit firms?

We emphasize strategic value with risk-focused, tech-enabled reviews that deliver insights for growth, not just compliance checklists.

What is the timeline for a statutory audit or internal controls assessment?

Standard audits wrap in 4-6 weeks; assessments in 2-4 weeks. We scale resources for urgency while maintaining quality.

Do you handle multi-jurisdiction or group consolidations?

Yes, with expertise in IFRS/GAAP across regions, ensuring seamless group audits and harmonized reporting.

How do you incorporate data analytics and IT in assurance?

We use advanced tools for continuous monitoring, anomaly detection, and IT controls testing, providing proactive, real-time assurance.

Can we retain control over the assurance process?

Fully. We align with your SLAs, involve your teams, and provide transparent reporting for oversight and ownership.

Is assurance cost-effective for mid-sized businesses?

Yes, our flexible model avoids fixed overheads, targeting high-impact areas to deliver superior ROI compared to in-house teams.

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