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Standard Chartered Middle East Audit and Assurance (LLC)

We are a professional services firm with deep expertise in audit and assurance. We are authorized to operate in both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, delivering high-quality services across the region. 

In Saudi Arabia, we hold a Professional Investment License (No. 109134404176879) issued by the Ministry of Investment and a Commercial Registration (No. 1010847014) from the Ministry of Commerce. In the United Arab Emirates, our Abu Dhabi branch operates under Professional License No. CN 2093177.

Our extensive experience, combined with a highly qualified team, has earned us a strong reputation for understanding and meeting the needs of businesses. We follow the International Standards on Auditing (ISA), which help establish effective controls and ensure the credibility and fairness of financial information.

We also comply with standards issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), promoting high-quality auditing and assurance practices tailored to the nature of each client’s business.

Our Vision

To make the complex simple and unlock what truly matters through expertise, practical solutions, and a commitment to lasting impact.

Our Mission

To deliver trusted professional audit and assurance services, grounded in international standards and aligned with regulatory requirements in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, through a well-equipped team that solves what matters and delivers lasting value.

Our Values

Our values shape every aspect of our work – from the standards we uphold to the impact we deliver for clients and communities..
Integrity

Excellence

Partnership

Curiosity

Continuous Development

Relationships that Last

Our Approach...

We deliver high-quality audit and assurance by combining global best practices with local compliance—building trust and fueling growth.

  • International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
    As per Saudi Arabia
  • Ensures quality and consistency across enterprise types, industries, and accounting transactions
  • Maintains compliance across local and global markets
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) & IFRS for Small and Medium-Sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs)
  • Full adoption of global financial reporting standards
  • Ensures alignment with the Kingdom’s regulatory framework
  • Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA)
  • Incorporates local accounting rules
  • Maintains compliance with national authorities

Global Professional Alliance

As part of XLNC Global Professional Excellence, a top-tier global alliance of international accounting and consulting firms, and the sixth-largest network under GGI, our firm is positioned to deliver expert advice backed by global insights and local relevance.

Through this alliance, we access trusted experts worldwide, each offering deep insight into compliance and regulatory requirements.

This global reach is designed to support our clients – whether they are pursuing cross-border opportunities or require international expertise alongside their local operations. Wherever their business goes, we are here to enable their growth and be a trusted partner in their success journey!

Meet Our Co-Founders

Salem Mansour Elshaer

Partner

CPA, SOCPA, EAAA, CISA, CVA, CBM, CGRC, IFRS, IPASAS, REGA

Professional Qualifications

Academic and professional Fellowship certificates play a pivotal role in refining specialized practical technical expertise to enhance skills to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively with high quality, including:

  • Certified Practicing Accountant – (CPA)
  • The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (United Kingdom)
  • Saudi Organisation for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) Saudi Arabia.
  • Emirates Association for Accountants & Auditors (EAAA) United Arab Emirates.
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) United States.
  • International Certified Valuation Specialist (ICVS IACVA) Canada.
  • Certified Business Manager (CBM APBM) United States
  • International Accounting Standards Certificate (IFRS ACCA) United Kingdom.
  • International Public Sector Accounting Standards Certificate (IPSAS) United Kingdom.
  • Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Certificate (GRCP) United States.
  • Certified Integrated Auditing and Assurance (IAAP) United States.
  • Certified Compliance and Professional Conduct (ICEP) United States.

Nasser A. Alatshan

Partner

SOCPA, CPA, GRCP, ICEP, IAAP, IPASAS, REGA

Professional Qualifications

Besides his professional experience, Al Atshan focused on obtaining professional certifications and trainings to expand his own and his team s skillsets. The impact of such is particularly evident by his track record, achievements, and awards. Al Atshan s professional certificates, and awards include the following:
  • Higher Diploma in Total Quality Management
  • Fellow of the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA)
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance Certificate GRCP
  • Enterprise Risk Management Certificate ICEP
  • International Standards on Auditing IAAP
  • International Public Sector Accounting Standards Certificate IPASAS
  • International Association of Accounting Professionals CPA
  • Chartered Accountant for off plan sale projects REGA
Awards
  • Institutions ’ performance standards
  • Total Quality Management
  • Organizing the quality forum