Learn UAE accounting — from the fundamentals to real client work.
Choose the level that matches your goals. Build a clear foundation in UAE accounting and taxation in 4–6 hours, or complete a comprehensive professional program covering the full accounting cycle, IFRS, accounting software, tax returns, reporting, audit preparation, and practical client cases.
Two course levels · Online learning · Practical cases · Certificate included
500+
UAE businesses supported
4yrs
on the UAE market
20+
accounting and tax experts
Two program levelsintro or full professional
Up to 12 modules6 in the intro course
Grow your UAE client base and avoid unpaid rework
Move beyond fragmented articles and generic tax theory. Build a working understanding you can use with real UAE clients.
Handle filings with more confidence
Understand the logic behind VAT and Corporate Tax treatment instead of relying only on templates or previous examples.
Give clients clearer answers
Explain requirements, deadlines, and tax treatment confidently — including when a case needs additional review.
Reduce corrections and unpaid rework
Recognise common problems earlier and reduce time spent correcting returns, chasing documents, and explaining avoidable errors.
Grow your UAE career or client base
Build UAE-specific knowledge you can demonstrate to employers and use when taking on UAE accounting clients.
You handle UAE finances, but are you fully up to date?
UAE VAT and Corporate Tax carry real penalties. This course closes the gap between what you know and what the FTA expects.
Accountant based in the UAE
You work in finance in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah but never had formal UAE tax training. You handle filings and want certainty.
Handle VAT filings but feel uncertain about edge cases
Corporate Tax introduced in 2023 and you are still catching up
One audit notice could expose gaps in your process
Accountant with UAE clients
You work remotely for UAE-registered companies and need to understand FTA requirements to advise clients correctly.
Client received a fine and you were not sure why
Advising on UAE compliance without formal local training
Want to expand a UAE client base with confidence
Finance professional, career-focused
You are building a career in UAE finance and want a verifiable UAE tax credential to stand out.
Want a UAE-specific certificate on your CV
Relocating to the UAE and need to qualify fast
Managing a team you want to upskill efficiently
UAE tax penalties are real. Ignorance is not a defence.
UAE introduced Corporate Tax in 2023. FTA enforcement has increased significantly. Real numbers from real cases.
AED10k
Minimum fine for late VAT registration
Many businesses miss the threshold, triggering automatic penalties from day one.
AED20k
Fine for incorrect VAT return
Errors in input or output tax calculations can result in fixed penalties.
Months
Duration of an FTA audit
Corporate Tax errors can trigger full audits that disrupt operations for months.
2023
Corporate Tax introduced
The UAE Corporate Tax framework is still evolving. Pre-2023 knowledge is incomplete.
Not one of these is inevitable. Every one of them comes down to knowing what the FTA expects — and that is exactly what you learn here.
Choose your level of UAE accounting training
Begin with a concise introduction to the UAE accounting and tax environment, or continue with a comprehensive professional program built around the tasks accountants perform in real companies.
A concise introductory course for people who are new to UAE accounting or want a structured overview of the local accounting, tax, and regulatory environment.
01
How business works in the UAE
Mainland and Free Zone companies, the authorities regulating business, the accountant’s role, and the main responsibilities of a UAE company.
02
Fundamentals of the UAE tax system
UAE taxes, VAT and Corporate Tax obligations, registration requirements, and the principal reporting deadlines.
03
How accounting works
Documents received by accountants, invoices, bills, receipts, credit notes, the accounting cycle, and the main reports prepared by an accountant.
04
Introduction to accounting software
An overview of the systems commonly used in the UAE, including Zoho Books, Odoo, QuickBooks, and Xero, with an interface demonstration.
05
Common business mistakes
Late VAT registration, incorrect tax invoices, poor document storage, FTA penalties, and examples from real practice.
06
Introductory practical cases
Simple document-based examples showing how accountants approach real tasks, followed by a practical Q&A.
After completing this course, you will:
Understand how accounting is organised in the UAE
Know the main VAT and Corporate Tax requirements
Recognise the main documents and stages of the accounting cycle
Understand the principal responsibilities of a UAE accountant
Be able to decide whether to continue to professional accounting training
This course is a standalone introduction and can also serve as the first step before the Professional Accountant program.
A comprehensive practical program for accountants who want to manage company accounts, work in modern accounting systems, prepare tax and financial reporting, support audits, and handle real UAE accounting cases.
From source documents to financial statements: purchase, sales, expense, and cash cycles, followed by month-end and year-end close.
03
Working in Zoho Books
Organisation setup, chart of accounts, customers and suppliers, invoices, bills, credit notes, journal entries, bank accounts, bank feeds, VAT settings, and period close.
04
Working in Odoo
Company configuration, chart of accounts, sales, purchases, inventory, banking, taxes, and financial reporting.
Bank reconciliation, statement imports, payment systems including Stripe, PayPal, Wio, and Mamo, and the treatment of foreign-exchange differences.
07
Fixed assets
Asset recognition, depreciation, disposal, revaluation, and capitalisation policy.
08
Payroll and WPS
Payroll calculation, end-of-service benefits, leave salary, air-ticket provisions, payroll journals, WPS, and final employee settlements.
09
Financial reporting
Trial balance, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash-flow statement, general ledger, report analysis, and error detection.
10
Audit preparation
Audit files, lead schedules, auditor requests, confirmations, account analysis, and working papers.
11
Complex accounting transactions
Shareholder and director loans, related parties, intercompany transactions, deferred income, accruals, prepayments, foreign currency, and exchange differences.
12
Real QuickTax cases
Complete company accounting from initial documents, work based on bank statements, correction of accounting records, VAT Return preparation, Corporate Tax Return preparation, audit preparation, client communication, and review of another accountant’s work.
Final practical project
Instead of a conventional theoretical exam, the student receives a company case containing three to six months of realistic business documents and independently:
Records all transactions
Maintains the accounts in Zoho Books or Odoo
Prepares a VAT Return
Completes the month-end close
Produces financial statements
Responds to questions from a simulated auditor
After completing this program, you will be able to:
Maintain the complete accounting records of a company
Work in Zoho Books, Odoo, and related accounting tools
Prepare VAT and Corporate Tax reporting
Perform month-end and year-end close
Prepare financial statements
Support audit preparation
Communicate with clients, auditors, and relevant authorities
Resolve practical issues encountered in day-to-day accounting work
Looking at the other program?
Learn from practitioners who work with real UAE companies.
The programs combine UAE accounting knowledge with experience from real bookkeeping, tax filings, accounting-system implementation, corrections, reporting, and audit preparation.
Mila Prasol
Chief Accounting and Tax Expert
15 years in finance. 4 years specialising in UAE compliance. Leads a team of 15 accountants and has guided 500+ UAE businesses through FTA requirements.
ACCAUAE VATCorporate Tax
Victoria Hayes
Senior Consultant, Corporate Tax
10+ years across Europe and the UAE. Specialises in Corporate Tax accuracy and FTA audit preparation, so reports are filed correctly the first time.
Corporate TaxIFRSFTA Audits
Noman Ghani
Bookkeeping and Systems Specialist
5+ years international accounting experience. Odoo-certified. Helps businesses build clean, audit-ready financial operations in Zoho Books and Odoo from day one.
Odoo CertifiedIFRSBookkeeping
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Common questions
Choose UAE Accounting and Tax Fundamentals if you are new to UAE accounting, want a structured introduction, or are deciding whether to pursue professional training. Choose Professional Accountant in the UAE if your goal is to maintain company accounts, work in accounting systems, prepare reports and tax returns, and handle practical accounting cases independently.
No UAE-specific experience is required for the Fundamentals course. The Professional Accountant program is designed for people who want to develop practical accounting skills; prior knowledge of basic accounting concepts will make the program easier to follow.
Yes. It introduces the UAE business environment, the role of the accountant, key documents, the accounting cycle, VAT, Corporate Tax, and commonly used accounting systems.
The program includes work with Zoho Books and Odoo, reconciliations, accounting cycles, period close, reporting, tax preparation, audit files, complex transactions, and a final company project based on three to six months of realistic documents.
The Professional Accountant program includes practical modules on both Zoho Books and Odoo. The Fundamentals course provides only an introductory overview of commonly used accounting systems.
Yes. Both courses cover VAT and Corporate Tax at a level appropriate to the program. The Fundamentals course introduces the main requirements, while the Professional Accountant program develops the practical accounting and reporting skills needed to prepare company records and tax information.
The certificate is issued by QuickTax Academy as confirmation that you completed the relevant educational program. It is not a UAE government licence, regulated professional designation, or substitute for any legally required qualification.
Yes. The programs are delivered online and are suitable for learners who want to work with UAE companies from the UAE or abroad.
The Fundamentals course contains approximately four to six hours of learning material and can be completed at your own pace.
The Professional Accountant program is substantially more comprehensive. We have not published a specific duration until the final learning schedule and access period are confirmed.
Course prices are displayed in US dollars. Contact QuickTax Academy if you need information about payment in another supported currency.
Refund terms are confirmed at enrolment and may differ between the two programs. Contact QuickTax Academy for the current refund conditions before enrolling.
Choose your path into UAE accounting
Start with a concise introduction to the UAE accounting environment, or develop the practical skills required to manage real company accounts.
