A. Adhikari & Associates — Chartered Accountants

About the Firm

Built on Ethics. Driven by Professional Excellence.

A. Adhikari & Associates is an ICAN Registered Chartered Accountancy Firm providing Audit, Tax, Advisory, Accounting and Corporate Compliance Services across Nepal.

Firm Overview

A Nepalese practice, professionally led

A. Adhikari & Associates was established in 2016 as a Chartered Accountancy firm registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN), practising under the Nepal Chartered Accountants Act.

The firm provides audit and assurance, taxation, accounting, NFRS/IFRS implementation, valuation and certifications, corporate advisory, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, management consulting, risk management, monitoring and evaluation, and training services from its office in Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal.

Our clients include private companies, government bodies, NGOs and INGOs, and foreign investors entering the Nepalese market. Engagements are supervised by qualified Chartered Accountants and supported by an in-house legal function.

We believe professional services should create measurable value beyond compliance by improving governance, reducing risk and strengthening business performance.

The A. Adhikari & Associates team sharing a dinner together in Kathmandu

Credentials

Certified, and open about it

Specialist certifications awarded to our principal by ICAN. Every certificate below is published in full — verify it against ICAN membership no. CA-1014.

February 2022

Forensic Accounting & Fraud Detection (FAFD)

Certification in investigative accounting — fraud risk assessment, forensic examination of books and records, and evidence-grade reporting for disputes and investigations.

Awarded to
FCA Ananda Adhikari
Issued by
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN)In technical support of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
View FAFD Certificate (opens the PDF in a new tab)
July 2024

Public Financial Management (PFM)

Certification in public sector financial management — government budgeting and accounting, public expenditure control, and audit of publicly funded programmes.

Awarded to
FCA Ananda Adhikari
Issued by
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN)
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Mission & Vision

Why the firm exists, and where it is headed

Our Mission

To strengthen the financial landscape our clients operate in by delivering comprehensive, insight-driven professional services with a result-oriented approach — while continuously developing our people.

Our Vision

To be a highly regarded chartered accountancy firm in Nepal — trusted for enduring client relationships, dependable quality and ethical practice across assurance, tax and consultancy.

Our People

The team behind the work

Chartered accountants, qualified and semi-qualified associates, audit seniors and support staff — one team across every engagement.

The full A. Adhikari & Associates team at a firm celebration
The A. Adhikari & Associates team working at laptops around the office table in Kupondole
Audit, tax and advisory work — staffed and supervised in-house.
Trainees receiving completion certificates from the firm's partners
Recognising completed traineeships — developing the next generation of professionals.
A. Adhikari & Associates office building in Kupondole, Lalitpur
Our office in Kupondole, Lalitpur — where every engagement is delivered from.

2016

Established

10+

Years of Experience

No. 653

ICAN Firm Reg. No.

FAFD · PFM

ICAN Certifications

Nationwide

Clients Across Nepal

Who We Serve

Clients across the Nepalese economy

From owner-managed businesses to government institutions and international organisations.

  • Private Companies
  • Public Companies
  • Government Bodies
  • NGOs / INGOs
  • Foreign Investors
  • SMEs
  • Financial Institutions
  • Startups
  • International Organizations

Our Approach

What clients get beyond the report

01

Regional & International Exposure

Engagement experience shaped by regional and international professional practice.

02

Experienced Chartered Accountants

Led by qualified Chartered Accountants with sustained practice experience in Nepal.

03

Technical Expertise

Depth in auditing standards, NFRS reporting and Nepalese tax legislation.

04

Business-Focused Advisory

Advice framed around commercial decisions, not only statutory outcomes.

05

Long-Term Partnerships

We build continuing relationships with clients rather than one-off assignments.

06

Ethical Practice

Independence, objectivity and professional ethics govern every engagement.

07

Risk Management

A risk-based approach that focuses effort where exposure is greatest.

08

Modern Tools

Current accounting and audit technology applied to deliver reliable outcomes.

09

Value Beyond Compliance

Improved governance, reduced risk and stronger business performance.

Core Values

Integrity first, in every engagement

I

Integrity

We act honestly and independently, without exception.

R

Respect

We build enduring relationships with clients, colleagues and regulators, founded on respect and trust.

C

Communication

We deliver findings on time, explain them clearly and simplify complex situations.

E

Excellence

We hold our work to professional standards and keep pace with current tax, reporting and regulatory developments.

L

Leadership

We take responsibility for the quality of every opinion.

T

Teamwork

We combine audit, tax and legal capability on each engagement.

Engage With Us

Let's Build Financial Confidence Together

Discuss your audit, tax, accounting or corporate compliance requirement with our team in Kupondole, Lalitpur.

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