ICMAB organises cost audit workshop by Indian experts

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) organised a special series of workshops on cost audit on Tuesday.

Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles and Jute Lokman Hossain Mia was present as the chief guest at the “Cost Audit in Textile Industry” session of the workshops.

President of SAFA and former President of ICMAB A K M Delwer Hussain was the special guest on the occasion. Neeraj D Joshi was the resource person.

Chief Guest Lokman Hossain Miah said, “Bangladesh is now self-sufficient. Now we are not dependent on anyone for anything. No one stays hungry now, everyone gets food. We have also successfully dealt with the difficult situation in coronavirus pandemic due to the courageous steps of the Prime Minister.”

“All our work is accountable to the people," he added. 

He described the workshop as very timely and called upon the CMA professionals to play a dedicated role for all in the country and the nation through their work.

Special Guest A K M Delwer Hussain appealed to the Secretary for appropriate assistance to further expand the job opportunities for CMA professionals so that they can play an important role in the national economic development by utilising professional skills. 

He also thanked ICA India for its significant contribution to the workshop.

ICMAB President Md Jasim Uddin Akand, in his speech, highlighted the cost and management accounting profession and its need in various important sectors. 

On behalf of the Institute, he drew the attention of the chief guest to the development of the national economy by properly enforcing the issue of making cost audit mandatory in all limited companies as per government guidelines.

Council Member and former ICMAB President and now Chairman of the Cost Audit and Professional Consultancy Cell Committee ASM Shaykhul Islam briefed on the need for cost auditing in all sectors of the economy.

ICMAB Vice President Md Mamunur Rashid conducted the program and presented his views on the topic. 

ICMAB Secretary Md Munirul Islam delivered the welcome address on the occasion. ICMAB Vice President Abu Bakar Siddique thanked all the participants in the event.