The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) is the National Professional Accounting Body of Bangladesh established under the Bangladesh Chartered Accountants Order 1973 (Presidential Order No. 2 of 1973).

ICAB members hold a widely respected professional accounting qualification which supports enterprise, corporate governance and sustainable growth in the business environment.

The mission of ICAB is to promote and regulate high quality financial reporting and auditing in Bangladesh, to develop and maintain the competence of professional accountants and to enhance the reputation of the accounting profession in all sectors of the economy.

To accomplish its mission, ICAB has been endeavoring to

• Regulate the Profession of Accountants and matters connected herewith
• Administer its members and students
• Ensure professional ethics and the code of conduct
• Provide specialized and professional training in Accounting, Auditing. Taxation, Corporate Laws, Management Consultancy, Information Technology, and related subjects
• Impart Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to members
• Foster acceptance and observance of International Accounting Standards/ International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS/IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing /International Auditing Practices Standards (ISA/IAPS) in Bangladesh.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in accounting techniques, audit methodology, information technology, management consultancy, and related fields and;
• Liaise with international and regional organizations to strengthen mutual cooperation.