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A stock audit is an independent examination of a company’s inventory and inventory records to confirm that quantities, condition and valuation match the books. Calculate Capitals performs stock audits and inventory verification for businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE — counting physical stock, testing valuation and reviewing the controls that cause variances in the first place.
A stock count tells you what is on the shelf. A stock audit goes further: it checks whether stock is valued correctly (FIFO or weighted average, net realisable value), whether slow-moving, damaged and expired items are provided for, whether receipts, issues and returns are recorded properly, and whether your controls stop the same variances recurring.
| Stock count | Stock audit | |
|---|---|---|
| Main goal | Confirm quantities on hand | Confirm quantities, value and controls |
| Output | Count sheets and variance list | Audit report with findings and recommendations |
| Covers valuation | No | Yes — cost method, NRV, obsolescence |
| Covers process and controls | No | Yes — receiving, issues, returns, access |
Companies preparing for statutory audit, banks and lenders financing against inventory, investors in due diligence, owners concerned about shrinkage or theft, and businesses moving to a new ERP or warehouse.
A complete, independent review of your inventory — from shelf to balance sheet.
We understand both the warehouse floor and the inventory system behind it, so our findings explain why variances happen and how to fix them — not just how big they are.
An outside team with no stake in the numbers
We trace variances to process and ERP causes
Clear, documented findings for lenders and auditors
Recommendations your team can implement quickly
Tell us about your inventory, locations and deadline, and we’ll propose a stock audit scope and fixed fee.
Operations leads and founders on the software we built and what changed afterwards.
Operations Manager
"The entire ERP transition was seamlessly handled. They took the time to understand our workflows and made sure the system was a perfect fit for how we operate"
Marketing Director
"We were counting stock by hand across four sites. Two months after go-live, our warehouse team stopped reconciling spreadsheets entirely."
Managing Director
"They customised the CRM we already owned instead of selling us a new one. That single decision saved us a year of migration work."
Founder
"Fortnightly demos meant no surprises. We saw the app taking shape every two weeks and launched on the date they gave us in week one."
Stock audit checklists, valuation tips and control improvements for UAE businesses.
A stock audit is an independent check that inventory quantities, condition and valuation match the accounting records, including a review of the controls over stock.
There is no standalone legal requirement, but auditors must obtain evidence that inventory exists and is correctly valued, and banks often require stock audits for inventory-backed financing.
A stock count confirms quantities. A stock audit also checks valuation, cut-off, obsolescence and inventory controls, and reports findings and recommendations.
Inventory listings, the costing method, purchase and sales invoices, goods received and delivery notes around the count date, and prior count or audit reports.
At least annually, with quarterly or surprise audits for high-value or high-risk inventory.
Yes. We carry out stock audits in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the northern emirates.
