Independence is the cornerstone of every audit opinion we issue. Muscat Audit maintains strict independence policies in accordance with the IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. These include annual independence declarations from all engagement team members, conflict of interest screening before accepting new engagements, rotation of audit partners in accordance with best practice, and prohibitions on providing certain non-audit services to audit clients. Our independence policies are reviewed annually by our quality control partner.

Audit timelines vary based on the size, complexity, and readiness of the client's financial records. For small to medium-sized businesses with well-maintained accounts, a statutory audit can typically be completed within three to six weeks from the commencement of fieldwork. For larger organisations with group structures, complex transactions, or multiple business units, timelines are agreed in advance during the planning stage. We work to your reporting deadlines and provide regular progress updates throughout the engagement.

Yes, in most cases Muscat Audit can provide both statutory audit and tax advisory services to the same client, subject to our independence assessment. Where specific independence restrictions apply — such as for regulated entities or listed companies — we will advise you accordingly. For the majority of our clients, the combination of audit and tax services delivers significant efficiency benefits, including reduced duplication of document requests and a more integrated understanding of your financial position.

An internal audit is an independent, objective evaluation of your organisation's internal controls, risk management processes, and governance framework. While internal audit is not legally mandated for all Omani businesses, it is a governance best practice strongly recommended for organisations of all sizes. For businesses experiencing growth, operational complexity, or regulatory scrutiny, a structured internal audit programme provides early warning of control failures, fraud risks, and process inefficiencies — before they become costly problems.

Muscat Audit serves clients across virtually every sector of the Omani economy, including construction and real estate, oil and gas services, hospitality and tourism, retail and trading, manufacturing, financial services and Islamic finance, healthcare, education, technology, logistics, and government-linked entities. Our sector-specialist audit teams bring industry-specific knowledge to every engagement, ensuring that our audit procedures, management observations, and recommendations are grounded in the operational and commercial realities of your particular industry.

Muscat Audit maintains the highest standards of data confidentiality and information security across all client engagements. All team members sign confidentiality agreements as a condition of employment, and client data is stored and transmitted using secure, encrypted systems. Our information security policies are aligned with international best practice. Client information is never shared with third parties without explicit consent, except where required by applicable law or professional standards.

Getting started with Muscat Audit is straightforward. Simply contact us via email at info@muscataudit.com or through the contact form at muscataudit.com. One of our audit partners will arrange a complimentary initial consultation — at no cost and with no obligation — to discuss your audit requirements, timeline, and any specific concerns. Following the consultation, we will provide a detailed engagement proposal and fixed fee quotation. The entire process from initial contact to engagement commencement typically takes less than two weeks.