Lisa Mekdem
French Expert-Comptable Mémorialiste
Lisa is a French Expert-Comptable Mémorialiste — one of the most rigorous professional designations in European accounting — and the founder of Wealth Atlas Accounting & Bookkeeping L.L.C, a reference firm established in Dubai, specialising in cross-border accounting, advisory and financial structuring between the UAE and Europe.
Her career was built at the heart of the French accounting profession: interventions at national congresses, publications in institutional journals, and engagement with the Ordre des Experts-Comptables at the highest levels. Then came a choice — not one of opportunity, but of conviction. Entrepreneurs and investors operating between Europe and the UAE deserved a firm capable of mastering both systems with equal rigour.
"Behind Wealth Atlas, there is no firm. There is a trajectory, a conviction, and an expertise forged between two of the most demanding economic systems in the world."
Fluent in French and English, Lisa offers a rare combination: understanding a French exit tax in the morning, structuring a UAE Free Zone holding in the afternoon, and delivering an IFRS financial report by end of day — without ever losing sight of the client's broader strategy.
Wealth Atlas is not a volume firm. It is a precision firm, built for clients who understand the value of their time and reputation.
Awards & Prizes
1st Prize — Concours d'Éloquence EPE
National eloquence competition organised by the Ordre des Experts-Comptables. Lisa demonstrated her ability to structure and defend a compelling argument on a subject of philosophical significance within a strict time limit.
Conferences & Keynotes
Keynote — MAJ Dubai
Delivered a keynote address before an audience of over 500 entrepreneurs in Dubai at the MAJ flagship event. Explored the boundary between artificial intelligence and human intelligence in professional advisory services — making the case that in accounting, law and financial counsel, depth of analysis and contextual judgement cannot be automated.
Conference — MAJ x Zoho
Co-hosted an exclusive conference in partnership with MAJ and Zoho, addressing the practical challenges faced by French-speaking entrepreneurs establishing themselves in the UAE: accounting and tax obligations, the UAE banking system and digital tools for business management.
MAJ Women Club — Keynote & MC
Served as keynote speaker and master of ceremonies at the MAJ Women Club event, held before an audience of 100 women entrepreneurs in Dubai. Shared her personal and professional journey — from French accounting institutions to founding Wealth Atlas in the UAE.
Conference — Les Frenchy de Dubai
Organised by Dynasty Consulting, a Dubai-based law firm. Spoke before an audience of French entrepreneurs in Dubai on the strategic role of the Expert-Comptable in the UAE business environment.
Annual Congress of Expert-Comptables
Co-led a professional workshop in association with the Conseil National de l'Ordre des Experts-Comptables on talent retention and team dynamics in accounting firms.
Read MorePublications & Features
Revue Française de Comptabilité
Issue 581
Featured in the "Nos équipes ont du talent" section — the official publication of the Ordre des Experts-Comptables (France).
SIEC Bulletin
Issue 418, Page 14
Featured in the bulletin of the Syndicat des Indépendants et des Experts-Comptables.
IFEC Magazine
Issue 74, Page 38
Featured in the publication of the Institut Français des Experts-Comptables et des Commissaires aux Comptes.
Les Échos
Featured in Les Échos, one of France's leading financial newspapers, following her participation in the national eloquence competition of the accounting profession.
Institutional Engagement
Godmother — Master CCA Association, ENOES
Appointed godmother (marraine) of the student and alumni association of the Master CCA (Comptabilité, Contrôle, Audit) programme at ENOES — École de l'Expertise Comptable et de l'Audit, Paris.
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