The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has become the 12th member of international body Chartered Accountants Worldwide. ICAB is the seventh Chartered Accountancy body to be awarded Associate membership to the organisation, said a statement.
As an Associate Member, ICAB joins a group of globally-recognised Chartered Accountancy bodies that are committed to enhancing the value of the Chartered Accountant brand and the profession. Being admitted to Chartered Accountants Worldwide recognises the importance of the qualification in Bangladesh and demonstrates ICAB’s commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.
Adeeb H. Khan, president of ICAB said, “ICAB is delighted to become an Associate Member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide and to be part of this global family. We look forward to working with Chartered Accountants Worldwide to further increase the value and reputation of the Chartered Accountancy brand in Bangladesh and internationally”.
Pat Costello, Chairman of Chartered Accountants Worldwide said: “We are delighted that ICAB has joined the Chartered Accountants Worldwide family. ICAB has played a key role in developing the accountancy profession in Bangladesh over the last four decades and shares our ambition to work together and promote the very highest standards of the profession globally. We look forward to the fresh perspectives ICAB will bring to the table.”
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