HLB International appoints new member in Bangladesh

Published: Monday 14 November 2016

HLB International is a leading global accountancy network that Hazlewoods is proud to belong to. With presence in 130 countries, HLB has this month expanded its global reach with the recent signing of a new member firm in Bagladesh – S F Ahmed & Co. 

S. F. Ahmed & Co (SFACO) is currently one of the leading firms of Chartered Accountants in Bangladesh. Established in 1958, SFACO has wide ranging experience from the incorporation of a company to liquidation including its regular compliances, management consultancy, auditing, accounting, corporate and individuals’ taxation, VAT compliance and advisory. The firm also has expertise of company secretarial services, due diligence services, valuation of companies including their lands and buildings, obtaining various licenses from relevant authorities, registration with Bangladesh Investment Development Authority and immigration advisory services. 

With a specialisation in the banking sector, the firm has been involved in several projects on an international scale, including the Financial Sector Reform Programme funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). 

Mainuddin Ahmed, Senior Partner of SFACO commented “Our admission as a member came at a moment when the challenge of meeting stringent requirements of our profession, prescribed by regulatory bodies, is daunting. Together, we would confront this challenge by drawing resources from the huge knowledge-tank built by HLB International.”

With referrals to members in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Far East, SFACO will be a great addition to the network. 

For more information about HLB International please visit www.hlbi.com.