ICAB launches pre-article students programme

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) introduced pre-article student programme for the university students, said a statement.

The virtual inauguration of programme was held on Wednesday where Secondary and Higher Education Division Secretary Md. Mahbub Hossain attended as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the programme. ICAB President Mahmudul Hasan Khusru FCA delivered address of welcome.

Professor Dr. Anwarul Kabir Rumi, Vice-chancellor, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Professor Atiqul Islam, Vice-chancellor, North South University, and Dr. Md. Sadequl Arefin, Vice-chancellor, University of Barishal attended the programme as guests of honour.

ICAB Past President and Council Member Muhammad Farooq FCA presided over the ceremony as Moderator. ICAB Vice President Abdul Kader Joaddar FCA presented a brief on the new scheme of admission as pre-articled students for CA program.

ICAB vice president Maria Hawlader FCA, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), will make the closing remarks.

Secondary and Higher Education Division Secretary Md. Mahbub Hossain said, “chartered accountants are popular both in national and international markets. They are getting attractive compensation in comparing with other professions”.

"As the economy of the country is expanding gradually, our country needs 12 thousand chartered accountants, whereas at present ICAB has only 2 thousand chartered accountants, which creates demand - supply gap," he further said.

The secretary also said ICAB has taken very-time befitting decision by introducing the pre-article programme to attract university brilliant students on CA profession. More brilliant CAs will be created in future through this programme, he expected and said only university degree cannot fulfill the demand of industry, business and trade as they require persons who have hands of experience along with academic qualifications. As the CA professional degree encompassing practical experience, IT would add value to the job seekers to go forward in career, he suggested.

ICAB President Mahmudul Hasan Khusru FCA said as per the directives of the Council, ICAB has introduced the 'pre article students' programme to attract brilliant students to study CA and facilitate them without compromising articleship and the quality.

Under this programme, students studying in universities, could join CA, he said adding that while they are studying in universities, at the same time they can study chartered accountancy.