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2026-10-31

Understanding the 2018 E.C. Desk Audit: A Practical Summary for Category A Taxpayers

The Addis Ababa City Administration Revenue Bureau has issued the Desk-Audit Guideline for Tax-Year 2018 E.C. Financial Statements Submitted at Declaration. According to the Bureau's announcement, all Category A taxpayers who have submitted their financial statements for Tax Year 2018 E.C. are subject to desk audit.

In response to this requirement, PKF Ethiopia has prepared this summary to help taxpayers understand the key requirements, procedures and areas of focus outlined in the guideline. It highlights important considerations that taxpayers should take into account when reviewing their submitted financial statements and preparing for the desk-audit process.

The publication is intended to provide practical guidance to businesses and taxpayers in understanding the desk-audit requirements, identifying potential areas of tax exposure and strengthening their tax compliance.

We encourage taxpayers to review the summary alongside the original guideline and seek professional tax advice where necessary.

Download the Guideline Here 

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