About Us - S.M. Zakaria & Co. | Chartered Accountants

Firm Overview

Built on the Foundation of Uncompromising Professional Integrity

Established in 2015 by Founder SM.Zakaria, FCA under the statutory authority of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), S.M. Zakaria & Co. Chartered Accountants has grown into one of the country's foremost multi-disciplinary professional practices.

We advise and serve a distinguished spectrum of clients—ranging from publicly traded conglomerates on the Dhaka & Chittagong Stock Exchanges, foreign multinational subsidiaries, and financial institutions to development agencies and high-growth technology ventures.

Our firm is governed by the rigorous standards of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), and the regulatory mandates of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Bangladesh.

Established in 2015

Founded under ICAB license by SM.Zakaria with over a decade of continuous statutory audit excellence.

Quality Assurance Rating

Subjected to periodic ICAB Peer Review and Quality Assurance Board (QAB) inspections with exemplary compliance ratings.

Document Verification System (DVS)

100% of our statutory audit reports are registered with the ICAB-NBR DVS portal, guaranteeing authenticity.

Vision & Mission

Vision: To be recognized as the most trusted and technically proficient Chartered Accountancy practice in Bangladesh, elevating corporate governance and financial clarity across our national economy.

Mission: To deliver objective, independent assurance and pragmatic advisory services that safeguard stakeholder assets, optimize tax efficiency within legal boundaries, and empower sustainable business growth.

Our Philosophy

Core Principles That Guide Our Conduct

Every audit engagement, advisory mandate, and tax representation undertaken by S.M. Zakaria & Co. is governed by five non-negotiable pillars of professional conduct.

1. Integrity

Straightforward and honest in all professional and business relationships. Truthful reporting with zero tolerance for misleading disclosures.

2. Objectivity

We do not allow bias, conflict of interest, or undue influence of others to override our professional and analytical judgments.

3. Confidentiality

Respecting the confidentiality of information acquired as a result of client engagements, with bank-grade data security protocols.

4. Due Care

Maintaining professional knowledge and skill at the level required to ensure that our clients receive competent, up-to-date service.

Credentials

Institutional Accreditations & Enlistments

ICAB

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh

Practicing Firm Certificate No. 042 • Full Member in good standing.

FRC

Financial Reporting Council Bangladesh

Enlisted statutory audit firm authorized to audit Public Interest Entities (PIEs).

BSEC & NBR

Securities Commission & Revenue Board

Accredited for capital market due diligence, income tax tribunal representation, and VAT audits.

S.M. ZAKARIA & CO.

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