Our Partners

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A.K.M AFTABUL ISLAM, FCA

Principal Partner
  • aftab@audit.com.bd
  • +88 02 9027738
  • “Z-Tower” (5th Floor), Plot # 4, Road # 132, 54, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan- 1, Dhaka- 1212, Bangladesh

Professional Qualification & Membership

  • Graduated in Commerce and Law under the University of Dhaka;
  • Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB);    

Present undertakings

  • Executive Board Member, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC);
  • Director, Bangladesh Bank

Achievements

Widely recognized at home and abroad for persuading the government of Bangladesh into using the information technology (IT) for efficiency and competitiveness together with making the duty free import of computer items;

Proactively promoted the country image of Bangladesh through participating different international seminars and forums as part of the delegation of government as the President of AmCham, DCCI & FBCCI, Instrumental in luring several Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Bangladesh.

Awards and reorganizations

  • Gunijon Sommanona Award and Gold Medal given by Dhaka Commerce College on 7th November 2015;
  • Lincoln Memorial Development Award” in the “International Business Development Sector”;
  • Maulana Akram Kha Memorial Gold Medal in 1999 for contribution in the field of IT;
  • Rapport Management Award in 2000 as Business Leader of the Year;

A.K.M Kamrul Islam, FCA, FCS

Senior Partner
  • kamrul@audit.com.bd
  • +88 02 9027738
  • “Z-Tower” (5th Floor), Plot # 4, Road # 132, 54, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan- 1, Dhaka- 1212, Bangladesh

Professional Qualification & Membership

  • Graduated with Honors and Masters in Accounting under the University of Dhaka;
  • Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB);
  • Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB);
  • Associate Member of Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA), USA;
  • Associate Member of the International Institute of Internal Auditors, Florida, USA;
  • VAT Consultant Enlisted by NBR

Professional experience

  • Acting Chairman (58 days) and Nominated Director of Sonali Bank Limited from 2017-2019 & February 2020 and continuing;
  • Nominated Director of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) from October, 2018 and continuing;
  • Acting Chairman of Janata Bank Limited from October, 2014 to December 07, 2014;
  • Senior Vice President & Director, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) for fiscal year 2016 – 2018.
  • Director, Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry for fiscal year 2016 -2018.

Membership with civic and social activities

  • Dhaka Chamber of Commerce &Industry (DCCI) – Active member and elected Director for 2005-07 & 2016 2018 
  • Uttara Club Limited – Permanent Member since 1995
  • Accounting Club Ltd. – Life Member since 1999
  • The Accounting Alumni University of Dhaka – Life Member of the Accounting Alumni University of Dhaka, Dr. Md. Habibullah Foundation, Ramjan Ali Memorial Trust Fund
  • Transparency International – Life member of Transparency International Bangladesh Chapter 

     

Muhammad Rizwanullah, FCA

Partner
  • rizwanullah@audit.com.bd
  • +88 02 9027738
  • “Z-Tower” (5th Floor), Plot # 4, Road # 132, 54, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan- 1, Dhaka- 1212, Bangladesh

SUMMARY OF COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE:

Professional Accounting/Audit/Finance, Management of UN/ Humanitarian Organization /Consultancy & Income Tax Services. Working & Living Experience in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America.

EDUCATION  AND TRAINING

 Professional Qualification:

  • Chartered Accountant in UK, 1973 (similar to CPA qualification in USA)

Academic Qualification:

  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree (B.COM), Dhaka University, 1968

Specialized Training:

  • Senior Management Learning Programs in UNHCR.
  • Various Program/Financial/Human Resources Management training at UNHCR.
  • H & R Block Professional Tax Courses & Certification 2009-2017.
  • NYS Insurance Agent License 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

  • Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (FCA similar to CPA)
  • Association of Chartered Accountants in US (ACAUS)
  • Association of Former International Civil Servants in New York and Geneva (AFICS)
  • Tax Preparer with IRS and Seasonal Tax Associate at H&R Block

Saleem Arungzeb Ahmed, FCA

Partner
  • saleem@audit.com.bd
  • +88 02 9027738
  • “Z-Tower” (5th Floor), Plot # 4, Road # 132, 54, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan- 1, Dhaka- 1212, Bangladesh

Education

1983       Financial Planning and Analysis Course Cairo, Egypt

  • Topics covered include Financial Ratios, Forecasting Cycle and Planning as a management Tool

1979       Personal Management Course Island of Malta 

  • Topics covered includes Job Evaluation, Salary Structuring, Salary Administration and Sales Compensation.

1975       Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh

  • Studied at Dhaka University, Bachelor of Commerce – Associate Member of ICAEW, England  Chartered Accountant FCA

Work Experience

1989 – Present : Director > Armstrongs Accountancy Limited Coventry, UK

  • Armstrongs is an award winning, professional Accountancy Firm in the Midlands, UK. I am the company’s equity partner and have a wide ranging experience in Managing and Advising various portfolios of clients ranging from small to medium sized Multi-national companies.
  • These clients cover most areas of business such as Financial Services, Communication, Charities, Entertainment, Fashion and Music
  • Have been involved in the more complex tax planning for clients on a corporate tax level and on personal tax, liaising with Her Majesty Revenue and Customs.
  • Have also been involved in preparation of business plans in forecasting, buying and selling of businesses and other specialized projects.

Areas of Expertise

  • Management Accounting • Financial Management • Financial Reporting • Managerial Finance • IFRS • UK GAAP • US GAAP • Equity Valuation • Career Development • Risk Management • Personal Finance • Financial Planning • Audit & Assurance Services • Liquidation • Tax Accounting • Strategic Financial Planning • Business Advisory • Corporate Finance • Bookkeeping • Due Diligence • Liquidation • Tax Accounting • Auditing Business Valuation • Consulting.

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