Farahat & Co.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner and CEO of Adma Capital General Transport. We work on logistics projects, transporting materials to building and road construction sites.

What challenge were you trying to address with Farahat & Co.?

They’re our partner for accounting and tax filing.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Farahat & Co. does our yearly accounting and tax auditing. We’re using UAE accounting software.

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with 3–4 people from their team.

How did you come to work with Farahat & Co.?

One of my friends recommended them as having good experience in the UAE market. I was working with another firm, and I wasn’t happy with them.

How much have you invested with them?

The yearly cost is around 100,000 dirhams (approximately $30,000 USD). We’ll often pay extra for consultation or other services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Farahat & Co. on a contract basis around October 2017, and our engagement is ongoing. They had done some consulting work for us before that.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’ve seen good results working with Farahat & Co., and that’s why we continue working with them. They do their job well and on time.

How did Farahat & Co. perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re communicative and organized.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re well-organized and do the work on time without mistakes.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of the company, and we have been in the business of car rentals since 1990.

What challenge were you trying to address with Farahat & Co.?

They’re the auditors for our business.

What was the scope of their involvement?

As well as being the auditor for the business, they also provide us with financial advice.

What is the team composition?

There are usually one or two people.  

How did you come to work with Farahat & Co.?

We had a few meetings with different companies, and I found that they would be best for us.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent almost $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in October 2019, and our engagement is ongoing.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

They ensure everything is up to date and they verify all the financial information. They make sure that everything is intact.

How did Farahat & Co. perform from a project management standpoint?

They have been perfect.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They are doing the job, they answer all of our questions, and they give us support. So far, it has been very good.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There have been no issues.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

We recommend them.

Please describe your company and your position there.

The director and founder of a Cafe / Restaurant company in Dubai.

For what projects/services did your company hire Farahat & Co.?

I needed a team of accountants to help me with my accounting, bookkeeping, and taxation (VAT) advisory needs.

What were your goals for this engagement?

What I want is to have the support of a reliable team of accounting specialists that can make sure my firm run smoothly and that the needs of all my clients are met. I would like to file vat.

How did you select Farahat & Co.?

Through referral of a friend. A trusted friend of mine said that every single one of the team members of Farahat & Co are dedicated in providing a high level of satisfaction and customer service all the while ensuring that the accounting process is no longer a hassle for me. Boy, did they not disappoint! 5 stars

Describe the engagement in detail.

I needed help with accounts preparation as it is often a stressful experience for me. It was a great choice to hire Muhammad team as they made sure I was compliant to regulations where monthly management accounts were required.

Describe their billing or cost structure.

They have flexible pricing.

What was the team composition?

Muhammad headed the team and he was mostly the one I communicated with. He simply passed on my instructions and supervised the work of other accountants and bookkeepers for me. Muhammad is clearly competent and he's highly recommended in my book!

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

I was very happy that they listened to me regarding what I want out of the accounting service, vat filling and the fact that they delivered. They even answered my phone calls late at night for follow ups and updates. They're responsive to my needs as a client and they have kept me very happy. They gave me the guidance and support I needed for my business' accounts.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

All I had to do was brief Muhammad and two of his assistants. When the work was done, they presented to me my books of accounts that were professionally organized.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The quality of their work.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the one of the directors of a legal firm. We’re based in UAE and we've been successful since the early 2000s in providing legal services.

For what projects/services did your company hire Farahat & Co.?

I needed help with statutory audit in UAE, so I hired Farahat & Co and their team.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to satisfy our legal obligations and establish mutual trust within the company through transparency.

How did you select this vendor?

I've been doing some research online for the best auditing firms in Dubai UAE, and there were so many impressive things said about Farahat & Co. Online, you will see a lot of reviews left by previous clients saying they were fully satisfied with the company and that their staff are very reliable.

Describe the project in detail.

With the main goal of being fully compliant to our legal obligations, we hired a top audit firm in Dubai Farahat & Co. Their team sat down with me for the consultation and explained the process of audit in UAE. I was relieved as I've witnessed their professionalism. I hired them on the spot and then their team showed me why it's needed to check books of accounts. As I've found out, it is to provide an accurate view of our company's affairs. The farahat and co auditors in Dubai focused on financial reports of the business, determining the ones that are qualified and unqualified reports.

What was the team composition?

The team of Farahat & Co for audit service in UAE was comprised of 3 auditors with a head/leader, whom I absolutely enjoyed working with, Mr. Muhammad.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Like all other clients of the audit firm that I've read to be fully satisfied with their audit services, I was also very pleased to say the least. They were able to provide me with advice on how to develop our financial reporting process and ease the entire process of audit for the future. They have also provided us with reports that I was able to present to the board to let them see how the business is performing for the current financial year. On top of it all, the undertaking was done in an efficient manner. There was little interruption to our business operations. I am honestly very impressed. I will not be working with any other audit team – that's for certain.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

My accountant only had to provide them with the books of accounts and Mr. Muhammad’s team did all the work. According to my accountant, their team even went beyond and gave tips on how to prepare books of accounts in case the business gets audited for VAT by the UAE Federal Tax Authority.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Three things: their experience, work ethics, and expertise.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I honestly can’t find any.