Top Accounting Firms in Bangladesh: A Complete Guide for Businesses

Choosing the right accounting partner is one of the most consequential decisions a business in Bangladesh can make. Whether you run a garment factory in Gazipur, a tech startup in Banani, or a family trading house in Old Dhaka, the firm that audits your books, files your taxes, and advises on compliance shapes both your credibility and your peace of mind. This guide to the top accounting firms in Bangladesh brings together publicly available information about the country’s most widely recognised chartered accountancy practices, explains what they offer, and helps you understand how to evaluate them against your own needs.

One important note before we begin: there is no single universally top accounting firm for every business. The firms included in this guide are selected based on public reputation, professional recognition, service expertise, industry experience, and publicly available information. A firm that suits a multinational bank may not suit a ten-person trading company, and vice versa. Treat this guide as a starting point for your own research — not a ranking.

Who Should Read This Guide?

This guide is written for anyone in Bangladesh who needs professional accounting support and wants to understand the landscape before making contact with a firm. That includes:

Business owners and entrepreneurs who need statutory audits, tax filings, or VAT registration and want to know which firms handle which kinds of clients. Companies registered under the Companies Act generally require audited financial statements, which means engaging a firm of chartered accountants is not optional for most limited companies.

Finance managers and CFOs at established companies who are reviewing their current audit or advisory arrangements and want to compare options across the market.

Foreign investors and multinational subsidiaries entering the Bangladesh market who need a firm with international network affiliations, experience with cross-border taxation, and familiarity with foreign direct investment procedures.

NGOs and development organisations whose donors frequently require audits by firms enlisted with bodies such as the World Bank, USAID, or UN agencies.

Students and young professionals exploring articleship or career opportunities in chartered accountancy, since the firms profiled here are among the most commonly discussed training grounds in the profession.

If you have already read our guide on the best law firms in Bangladesh, you will notice a similar philosophy here: focus on verifiable facts, avoid marketing hype, and always encourage direct verification.

How We Selected These Accounting Firms

Because “top” is inherently subjective, we relied on a transparent set of criteria rather than opinion:

Professional registration. Every firm profiled here appears in publicly available records of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), the statutory body that regulates the chartered accountancy profession in the country.

International network affiliation. Where a firm represents or belongs to a global accounting network — such as KPMG, Deloitte, Baker Tilly, Grant Thornton, Nexia, PKF, UHY, or ECOVIS — that affiliation is verifiable through the network’s own official website. We only mention affiliations that are confirmed on official firm or network pages.

Longevity and public track record. Firms with decades of continuous practice, publicly documented histories, and recognisable client categories (banks, multinationals, listed companies, donor-funded projects) were prioritised.

Publicly available information. We included only details — headquarters locations, service lines, founding context — that are published on official firm websites, ICAB directories, or international network profiles. Nothing in this guide is based on rumour, paid placement, or unverifiable claims.

We deliberately avoid words like “No. 1,” “largest,” or “best” unless a reputable source makes that claim and we can attribute it clearly. Where firms describe themselves in such terms on their own websites, we present it as the firm’s own description rather than an independent fact. This mirrors the approach we recommend in our article on how to verify a company before buying services: treat self-descriptions as starting points, and confirm what matters directly.

What Makes a Good Accounting Firm?

Before profiling individual firms, it helps to understand what separates a strong accounting practice from an average one in the Bangladesh context.

Qualified partners and professional depth. A firm’s quality ultimately rests on its people. Look for firms whose partners are Fellow or Associate Chartered Accountants (FCA/ACA) of ICAB, and ideally where the professional team includes members of international bodies such as ICAEW or ACCA.

Regulatory standing. Bangladesh Bank maintains panels of audit firms eligible to audit banks and financial institutions, and regulators such as the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), the Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA), and the NGO Affairs Bureau maintain their own enlistment or approval processes. A firm’s presence on such panels — which you should verify directly with the relevant regulator — signals that it meets institutional standards.

Breadth of service lines. The most established firms offer far more than statutory audit. Common service areas in Bangladesh include:

• Audit & Assurance — statutory audits, special audits, agreed-upon procedures
• Tax Advisory — corporate and personal income tax planning, filing, and representation
• VAT services — registration, compliance, and advisory under the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act
• Corporate Compliance — filings with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) and regulatory bodies
• Financial Advisory — valuations, due diligence, transaction support
• Business Consulting — process improvement, feasibility studies, market entry
• Company Secretarial — board support, statutory registers, corporate governance
• Payroll — outsourced payroll processing and related compliance
• Risk Advisory — internal controls, cybersecurity reviews, ICT audits
• Internal Audit — outsourced or co-sourced internal audit functions

International reach. For businesses with foreign shareholders, cross-border transactions, or donor funding, affiliation with a global network matters because it brings access to international methodologies, technical resources, and referral relationships.

Independence and ethics. A good firm will decline work that creates conflicts of interest and will tell you things you may not want to hear. That independence is precisely what gives an audit its value.

Accounting Firm vs Individual Accountant

Top Accounting Firms in Bangladesh

The firms below appear in alphabetical-independent order grouped loosely by international affiliation. The order does not represent a ranking. All details are drawn from official firm websites, ICAB records, and international network pages, and should be verified directly before making decisions.

Rahman Rahman Huq (KPMG in Bangladesh)

Overview: Rahman Rahman Huq (RRH) is one of the most widely recognised chartered accountancy firms in Bangladesh. According to the firm and KPMG’s official pages, RRH was established in 1962 and has been the member firm of KPMG International in Bangladesh since 2006, following a longer period as KPMG’s representative firm. The firm publicly describes itself as the first full member firm in Bangladesh of any of the Big Four global networks. Alongside the audit practice, KPMG Advisory Services Limited (KASL) provides advisory services under the KPMG banner.

Main services: Audit and assurance, corporate and international tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax (VAT), management consulting, risk consulting, deal advisory, and cybersecurity-related advisory.

Suitable for: Multinational companies, banks and financial institutions, large local corporates, development organisations, and any business that requires a Big Four-affiliated audit for shareholders, lenders, or group reporting.

Headquarters: 9 Mohakhali Commercial Area, Dhaka, with an additional office publicly listed in Agrabad, Chattogram.

Website: kpmg.com/bd

Why it is well known: Its long history, KPMG member-firm status, and decades of audit work for prominent national and multinational clients have made RRH a frequent reference point in discussions of the profession in Bangladesh.

Nurul Faruk Hasan & Co (Deloitte in Bangladesh)

Overview: Deloitte formally entered the Bangladesh market in 2018, when Nurul Faruk Hasan & Co (Nufhas) and Business Consulting Services became part of the Deloitte network, according to Deloitte’s own press releases and contemporaneous news coverage. The firm now represents Deloitte in Bangladesh and is listed in ICAB’s member firm records under that identity.

Main services: Audit and assurance, tax and legal services, financial advisory, risk advisory, and consulting, drawing on Deloitte’s global methodologies.

Suitable for: Multinational subsidiaries, companies with international group reporting requirements, large domestic corporates, and organisations seeking a global-network audit or advisory relationship.

Headquarters: Vertex Prominent (1st Floor), GA-16/1 Mohakhali, Dhaka, as publicly listed on Deloitte’s Bangladesh office page.

Website: deloitte.com (Bangladesh section)

Why it is well known: The Deloitte name carries substantial global recognition, and the network’s formal entry into Bangladesh was widely covered in the national business press, making the firm a prominent option for internationally connected businesses.

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Bangladesh Limited (EY)

Overview: EY maintains a presence in Bangladesh through Ernst & Young Advisory Services Bangladesh Limited, as listed on EY’s official global locations page. Historically, EY’s representation in the country ran through local member firms, and businesses researching older documents may encounter earlier arrangements; the current publicly listed presence is the advisory entity in Dhaka.

Main services: Advisory and consulting services aligned with EY’s global service lines; businesses requiring statutory audit should confirm the current audit arrangement directly with the firm, as network structures in Bangladesh have changed over time.

Suitable for: Multinational companies and large corporates seeking advisory, consulting, and transaction support connected to a Big Four global network.

Headquarters: Navana Pristine Pavilion, 128 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-2, Dhaka, as listed on EY’s official website.

Website: ey.com (Bangladesh location page)

Why it is well known: EY is one of the Big Four global networks, and its Dhaka presence makes it a natural consideration for internationally oriented businesses, particularly for advisory work.

PwC Bangladesh

Overview: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) operates in Bangladesh through its own presence, with a dedicated Bangladesh section on PwC’s official global website. PwC’s local practice focuses on serving companies operating in or entering the Bangladesh market, connecting them to the wider PwC network.

Main services: Advisory, consulting, tax and regulatory services, and transaction support consistent with PwC’s global service lines; specific service availability should be confirmed directly with the firm.

Suitable for: Multinational companies, foreign investors evaluating market entry, and large domestic businesses seeking globally networked advisory and tax support.

Headquarters: Dhaka (office details are published on PwC’s official Bangladesh pages).

Website: pwc.com/bd

Why it is well known: PwC is among the most recognised professional services brands in the world, and its direct presence in Dhaka gives Bangladesh-based businesses access to that network without going abroad.

Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co

Overview: Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co (HVC) is frequently listed among the oldest and most established professional services firms in Bangladesh. According to the firm’s own materials, its practice traces back to 1962 under the name A. F. Ferguson & Co, a Scottish firm, before continuing under the HVC name. Publicly available profiles also describe HVC as a former independent correspondent firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a relationship that ended over a decade ago. The firm reports a professional staff numbering in the hundreds serving a broad client base.

Main services: Audit and assurance, taxation, management consulting, business advisory, and special assignments for corporates, non-profits, and government entities.

Suitable for: Established local corporates, multinationals, banks and financial institutions, NGOs, and organisations that value a long, independent institutional history.

Headquarters: BTMC Bhaban, 7-9 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka, as publicly listed in ICAB directory records.

Website: hodavasi.com

Why it is well known: Few firms in Bangladesh can point to a continuous professional lineage stretching back to the early 1960s. That longevity, combined with a large professional team and a diverse client roster, keeps HVC on virtually every informed shortlist.

A. Qasem & Co (ECOVIS in Bangladesh)

Overview: A. Qasem & Co (AQC) describes itself as established in 1953, which the firm presents as making it the oldest professional accounting firm in the country. Its international affiliations have evolved: according to the firm’s own public profile, AQC worked as a cooperating firm of PwC until 2012, served as the Ernst & Young member firm in Bangladesh from 2015 to early 2021, and has represented ECOVIS International in Bangladesh since March 2021.

Main services: Assurance, taxation, advisory, transaction support, and specialised work such as ICT and information systems audits for banks and financial institutions.

Suitable for: Banks and financial institutions requiring information systems audits, established corporates, and businesses seeking a firm with deep institutional history plus a current international network connection.

Headquarters: Gulshan Pink City, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka, as publicly listed in professional directories.

Website: aqcbd.com

Why it is well known: Its self-reported status as the country’s oldest accounting practice, together with decades of association with major international networks, gives AQC a distinctive place in the profession’s history.

ACNABIN Chartered Accountants (Baker Tilly in Bangladesh)

Overview: ACNABIN, established in 1985 according to the firm, is an independent member firm of Baker Tilly International, a global network of accountancy and business advisory firms. The firm reports a professional team of several hundred people and describes prior international relationships including an earlier representation arrangement with the former Andersen network. ACNABIN publicly lists enlistments with development partners such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, USAID, and multiple UN bodies for donor-funded audit work.

Main services: Assurance, taxation, business consulting, outsourcing solutions, and donor-funded project audits.

Suitable for: NGOs and development projects requiring donor-approved auditors, mid-to-large local corporates, and businesses wanting international network backing outside the Big Four.

Headquarters: Dhaka (address details are published on the firm’s official website and in ICAB records).

Website: acnabin.com

Why it is well known: ACNABIN’s combination of scale, Baker Tilly affiliation, and extensive donor-agency enlistments makes it one of the most frequently mentioned firms for development-sector and corporate audit work alike.

Howladar Yunus & Co (Grant Thornton Bangladesh)

Overview: Howladar Yunus & Co traces its origins to 1970, founded through the collaboration of Noor Mohammed Howladar FCA and M. Yunus FCA, according to Grant Thornton’s official pages. Today the firm represents Grant Thornton in Bangladesh alongside Grant Thornton Consulting Bangladesh Limited, with multiple partners and a professional staff exceeding a hundred people, per the network’s public profile.

Main services: Audit and assurance, taxation, and a broad advisory practice spanning operational and transactional advisory through the consulting entity.

Suitable for: Growing local corporates, multinational subsidiaries, and businesses seeking a globally networked firm with strong mid-market focus.

Headquarters: Gulshan-1, Dhaka, as publicly listed in ICAB directory records.

Website: grantthornton.com.bd

Why it is well known: Grant Thornton is one of the most recognised global networks outside the Big Four, and the firm’s five-decade local history gives it credibility with both domestic and international clients.

MABS & J Partners (Nexia International)

Overview: MABS & J Partners is a chartered accountancy firm with a publicly described legacy spanning more than four decades, formed through the merger of the practices B. B. Saha & Co and Mazumder & Co. The firm’s association with Nexia International, a global network of independent accounting and consulting firms, appears in ICAB directory records alongside the firm’s own materials.

Main services: Audit and assurance, forensic audit, tax advisory, due diligence, payroll, and outsourced accounting.

Suitable for: Mid-sized and large local businesses, companies needing forensic or investigative audit work, and organisations that want international network affiliation with strong local roots.

Headquarters: SMC Tower, 33 Banani Commercial Area, Dhaka, as publicly listed in ICAB records.

Website: mabsj.com

Why it is well known: The firm’s forensic audit capability and Nexia affiliation distinguish it in a market where investigative and special-purpose audit demand has grown steadily.

PKF Aziz Halim Khair Choudhury (PKF AHKC)

Overview: Established in 1979 according to both the firm and PKF’s official global directory, PKF Aziz Halim Khair Choudhury is the member firm of PKF International in Bangladesh. PKF’s official profile describes the firm as having multiple partners with extensive combined experience and notes its frequent appointment by regulators — including BSEC and IDRA — and donor agencies for forensic and special audits.

Main services: Audit and advisory services, taxation, corporate finance, forensic audit, business valuation, management consultancy, and support for foreign direct investment procedures.

Suitable for: Regulated entities facing special or forensic audit requirements, foreign investors navigating FDI processes, and businesses needing valuation expertise.

Headquarters: Dhaka, with offices publicly listed in Dhanmondi, Baridhara, and Uttara.

Website: pkfahkcbd.com

Why it is well known: Its publicly documented specialisation in forensic and special audits, combined with PKF network membership, gives the firm a clear niche that regulators and investors recognise.

Syful Shamsul Alam & Co (SSAC)

Overview: Syful Shamsul Alam & Co was established in 1993 under the name Syful Islam & Co and adopted its current name in 2003, according to the firm’s official website. SSAC is an independent member of UHY International, a global network of accounting and consulting firms headquartered in London. The firm also publicly notes its status as an Authorised Training Employer for ICAEW students.

Main services: Audit and assurance, tax services, strategic and financial advisory, and compliance services for corporates and NGOs, including NGO Affairs Bureau-related audit work.

Suitable for: Local corporates, NGOs, and growing businesses seeking a well-established national firm with an international network connection and strong training pedigree.

Headquarters: Paramount Heights, Purana Paltan, Dhaka, as publicly listed in professional directories.

Website: ssacbd.com

Why it is well known: SSAC appears consistently in discussions of prominent national firms, and its UHY membership and ICAEW training authorisation signal a commitment to professional development and international standards.

M. J. Abedin & Co

Overview: M. J. Abedin & Co is a long-standing chartered accountancy firm, established in 1965 according to publicly available firm listings and ICAB records. The firm has been led by senior figures in the profession, including partners who have served on the ICAB Council, per ICAB’s published directories.

Main services: Audit and assurance, taxation, and advisory services for corporates, financial institutions, and other organisations.

Suitable for: Established local businesses and institutions that value a firm with deep roots in the national profession and decades of continuous practice.

Headquarters: National Plaza, 109 Bir Uttam C.R. Datta Road, Dhaka, as publicly listed in ICAB directory records.

Website: mjabedin.com

Why it is well known: Six decades of continuous practice and visible leadership within ICAB have made M. J. Abedin & Co a familiar and respected name across the Bangladesh business community.

Audit vs Tax Advisory: What’s the Difference?

SME vs Large Corporate Accounting Needs

How to Choose the Right Accounting Firm

With a dozen credible options profiled above and many more registered with ICAB, how do you actually choose? The process resembles the framework we outlined in our guide on how to choose a trusted business in Bangladesh: define your needs first, then verify everything.

Start with your requirement, not the firm’s brand. If a donor or foreign parent company mandates a specific network affiliation, your shortlist writes itself. If you need a routine statutory audit for a mid-sized trading company, a well-regarded national firm may serve you better — and more affordably — than a Big Four affiliate.

Check regulatory eligibility. If you are a bank, insurer, NBFI, listed company, or microfinance institution, confirm that the firm appears on the relevant regulator’s current approved panel. Panels change, so verify directly with Bangladesh Bank, BSEC, IDRA, or MRA rather than relying on a firm’s older marketing materials.

Evaluate industry experience. Ask which comparable clients the firm has served (respecting confidentiality) and whether the engagement team — not just the firm — has experience in your sector. Garments, banking, telecom, NGOs, and real estate each carry distinct accounting and compliance nuances.

Meet the actual engagement team. Partners sell; managers and seniors deliver. Insist on meeting the people who will do the work and assess their responsiveness and communication style.

Compare fee structures transparently. Get written fee quotes covering the full scope — audit, tax filings, VAT returns, certifications — so you are not surprised by add-on billing later.

Verify independently. Cross-check the firm’s registration in ICAB’s published member and firm lists, confirm the office address, and look at how the firm presents itself across official channels. Our article on the best ways to find verified businesses online walks through this verification process step by step. Remember that business directories and Google Business Profiles are useful discovery tools but are not proof of legal registration — always confirm credentials with ICAB or the relevant regulator directly.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring

Bring these questions to your first meeting with any prospective firm:

1. Are you currently registered with ICAB, and can you share your firm’s registration details?
2. Which partners will sign our audit report or lead our engagement, and what is their availability?
3. Are you enlisted with the regulators relevant to our business (Bangladesh Bank, BSEC, IDRA, MRA, NGO Affairs Bureau)? Verify the answer directly with the regulator.
4. What experience does the engagement team have in our specific industry?
5. What is your full fee, and what falls outside it? Ask specifically about VAT return support, tax hearings, and certifications.
6. What is your typical turnaround time for an audit of our size, and what do you need from us to meet it?
7. How do you handle disagreements over accounting treatments? A firm that promises to “make it work” on everything is a warning sign, not a selling point.
8. Do you have any conflicts of interest — for example, do you audit our competitors or serve related parties?
9. Who will be our day-to-day contact, and how quickly do you respond to queries during the year, not just at year-end?
10. If you belong to an international network, what does that practically give us — technical resources, cross-border referrals, or just a logo?

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Choosing on price alone. The cheapest audit quote often reflects the least partner attention and the most junior staffing. A poor-quality audit can cost far more later in regulatory trouble, lender distrust, or restatements.

Assuming brand equals fit. A globally affiliated firm is not automatically the right choice for a small business, and a national firm is not automatically the wrong one for a growing company. Match the firm to the requirement.

Skipping verification. Some businesses hire based on a smart website and a confident pitch. Websites can be built by anyone; credentials cannot. Confirm ICAB registration and regulator enlistment yourself. Our guide on how to avoid online business scams in Bangladesh explains why independent verification protects you in every professional purchase, and accounting services are no exception.

Ignoring what other clients say. While formal reviews of accounting firms are less common than for consumer businesses, reference checks and reputation soundings within your industry are invaluable. As we discussed in why customer reviews matter for businesses, honest feedback from real clients reveals patterns that marketing never will.

Waiting until the deadline. Approaching a firm two weeks before your filing deadline limits your options, weakens your negotiating position, and almost guarantees a rushed engagement. Start the selection process months before year-end.

Confusing tax minimisation promises with expertise. Any adviser who guarantees dramatic tax reductions before understanding your business deserves scepticism. Competent tax advisory is about lawful planning and defensible positions, not magic.

Find Accounting Firm Listings on Info Ghor

Info Ghor is a Bangladesh-focused business directory that also publishes informational articles and guides like this one. If you are building a shortlist of accounting firms, you can browse publicly available business information — including firm names, service categories, and locations — in the accounting firms section of the directory at https://infoghor.com/listings/professional-services/accounting-firms/.

Directory listings are a discovery and comparison tool, not a substitute for verification: always confirm a firm’s ICAB registration and regulatory standing directly before engaging. That said, structured directories make the research phase considerably easier, which is part of the reason Bangladesh needs trusted business directories in every professional category. For firms themselves, maintaining accurate directory listings supports discoverability — a dynamic we explored in how business directories help local SEO and in our broader look at how local SEO helps small businesses grow. And as search behaviour shifts, with AI systems drawing on both structured and unstructured web data to answer queries, accurate public information matters more than ever — a trend we examined in the future of AI search and local business discovery in Bangladesh. Accounting firms that want to appear in the directory can learn more about the benefits of listing your business on Info Ghor.

Sources Used

The information in this guide was compiled from publicly available sources, including:

• Official firm websites: kpmg.com/bd, hodavasi.com, aqcbd.com, acnabin.com, grantthornton.com.bd, mabsj.com, pkfahkcbd.com, ssacbd.com, mjabedin.com, hfc-bd.com (consulted for landscape context)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) — published member and firm lists and official directories (icab.org.bd)
• International network pages: Deloitte Bangladesh office pages and press releases (deloitte.com), EY global locations page (ey.com), PwC Bangladesh (pwc.com/bd), PKF International firm directory (pkf.com), Baker Tilly International references via ACNABIN’s official site
• Publicly available firm profiles and contemporaneous national business press coverage of network entries and affiliations

Details such as network affiliations, addresses, and enlistments can change. Verify directly with the firm and the relevant regulator before making decisions.

Key Takeaways

• There is no universal “top” accounting firm in Bangladesh — the right choice depends on your business size, industry, regulatory obligations, and international connections.
• The Big Four networks are represented in Bangladesh: KPMG through Rahman Rahman Huq, Deloitte through Nurul Faruk Hasan & Co, EY through its advisory entity in Dhaka, and PwC through its own Bangladesh presence.
• Strong national firms with international network affiliations — including ACNABIN (Baker Tilly), Howladar Yunus & Co (Grant Thornton), MABS & J Partners (Nexia), PKF AHKC (PKF), Syful Shamsul Alam & Co (UHY), and A. Qasem & Co (ECOVIS) — offer credible alternatives across a wide range of needs.
• Long-established independent firms such as Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co and M. J. Abedin & Co carry decades of institutional history and remain widely respected.
• Always verify ICAB registration, regulator enlistment, and engagement-team experience directly — never rely on marketing materials or directory listings alone.
• Start your selection process early, compare written fee quotes covering full scope, and treat unrealistic promises as red flags.

Editorial Closing

Every firm profiled in this guide has earned its public reputation over years or decades of professional practice — but reputation is where your research should begin, not end. The right accounting firm for your business is the one whose expertise matches your industry, whose qualifications you have verified through ICAB and the relevant regulators, whose engagement team communicates clearly and responds promptly, and whose credentials stand up to independent checking rather than resting on marketing claims. Brand names open doors; verified competence keeps your business standing.

In accounting, as in business itself, trust is not claimed — it is audited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the Big Four accounting firms in Bangladesh?

The Big Four global networks are represented in Bangladesh as follows: KPMG through Rahman Rahman Huq, Deloitte through Nurul Faruk Hasan & Co, EY through Ernst & Young Advisory Services Bangladesh Limited, and PwC through its own Bangladesh presence. The exact scope of services each entity offers locally should be confirmed directly with the firm.

Is a statutory audit mandatory for all companies in Bangladesh?

Limited companies registered under the Companies Act are generally required to have their financial statements audited by a registered firm of chartered accountants. Requirements vary by entity type and regulatory status, so confirm your specific obligations with a qualified professional.

How do I verify that an accounting firm is genuinely registered?

Check the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), which publishes lists of members and practising firms. You can also ask the firm for its registration details and cross-check them. Directory listings and websites alone are not proof of legal registration.

What is the difference between a chartered accountant (CA) and a cost and management accountant (CMA) in Bangladesh?

Chartered accountants are regulated by ICAB and are the professionals authorised to conduct statutory audits. Cost and management accountants are regulated by ICMAB and focus on cost accounting, management accounting, and certain compliance areas. Many businesses use both for different purposes.

How much does an audit cost in Bangladesh?

Fees vary widely based on company size, complexity, industry, and the firm engaged. Rather than relying on general figures, request written quotes from two or three shortlisted firms covering the complete scope of work.

Do small businesses need a large accounting firm?

Not necessarily. Many small and medium enterprises are well served by reputable national firms whose fees and service models suit smaller engagements. Larger or internationally affiliated firms become more relevant when regulators, lenders, donors, or foreign shareholders require them.

Can foreign companies use Bangladeshi accounting firms?

Yes. Foreign investors and multinational subsidiaries routinely engage locally registered firms, particularly those affiliated with international networks, for audits, tax compliance, and advisory on foreign direct investment procedures.

What services do accounting firms in Bangladesh typically offer beyond audit?

Common services include corporate and personal tax advisory, VAT registration and compliance, corporate secretarial work, payroll outsourcing, financial advisory and valuations, due diligence, internal audit, risk advisory, and business consulting.

How often do firms’ international network affiliations change?

Affiliations do change over time — several prominent Bangladeshi firms have moved between international networks over the past two decades. Always check the network’s official website for the current member firm rather than relying on older articles or documents.

Where can I find a list of accounting firms in Bangladesh?

ICAB publishes official lists of practising firms, which is the authoritative starting point. Business directories such as Info Ghor can also help you discover and compare firms by location and service category, after which you should verify credentials directly with ICAB and the relevant regulators.