ABOUT THIS PORTFOLIO
Ismail and Associates is a professional accounting, tax, VAT, audit, and corporate advisory firm based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, led by Founder and Chief Executive Mohammed Ismail Miah, with over 23 years of experience in accounting and finance. The firm serves clients across manufacturing, RMG and textiles, trading, and small business sectors, and is expanding into international tax services for the United States and United Kingdom.
The following pages present a representative selection of completed assignments across the firm’s core service lines. Client names are shown as confidential where required to preserve client privacy; project details reflect the scope and nature of work delivered.
1. Corporate Income Tax Return and Compliance
Description: Prepared and submitted the annual corporate income tax return in accordance with the Income Tax Act 2023, including computation of taxable income, allowable expenses, and tax liability, ensuring full regulatory compliance and timely submission to the tax authority. |
2. Personal Income Tax Planning and Advisory
Description: Delivered personal income tax planning and return preparation services, identifying eligible investment tax rebates and allowances to legally minimize tax liability while ensuring accurate and timely filing. |
3. Tax Assessment and Appeal Support
Description: Represented the client during tax assessment proceedings, reviewed withholding tax and TDS compliance records, and prepared supporting documentation that resulted in a favorable assessment outcome. |
4. VAT and BIN Registration
Description: Guided a newly formed business through VAT and Business Identification Number registration, preparing all required documentation and coordinating with the VAT authority to secure timely approval. |
5. VAT Return Preparation and Filing
Description: Managed monthly VAT return preparation and filing, including input-output tax reconciliation and VDS review, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act 2012. |
6. VAT Audit and Compliance Advisory
Description: Conducted a comprehensive VAT compliance review ahead of a statutory audit, identifying discrepancies against applicable SROs and implementing corrective measures to strengthen the client’s VAT compliance posture. |
7. Financial Statement Preparation
Description: Prepared annual financial statements comprising the statement of financial position, statement of profit or loss, and cash flow statement, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable reporting standards. |
8. Management Accounts and MIS Reporting
Description: Developed recurring management reporting packages covering production, wages, shipment performance, and bank liability positions, giving leadership timely and reliable data to support decision making. |
9. Budget and Cash Flow Forecasting
Description: Built an annual budget and rolling cash flow forecast model, incorporating loan liability schedules and projected financial position analysis to support the client’s financing and working capital decisions. |
10. Business Registration and Trade License Assistance
Description: Assisted with end-to-end business registration, including company incorporation formalities and trade license acquisition, enabling the client to commence operations without delay. |
11. Business Process Improvement Consultancy
Description: Advised on a company amalgamation under the Companies Act 1994, preparing the process framework, compliance checklists, and financial documentation required to support a smooth organizational transition. |
12. USA Tax Services and IRS Filing Support
Description: Provided US tax preparation support under an IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number, assisting with documentation review and filing coordination as part of the firm’s expanding international tax practice. |
13. UK Tax and HMRC Advisory
Description: Providing preliminary UK tax advisory services as part of the firm’s ongoing development of HMRC credentials and international market expansion strategy. |
14. WordPress Business Website Development
Description: Designed and developed a professional WordPress website using Elementor, featuring branded service pages, industry-specific content, and a consistent maroon and gold visual identity aligned with the firm’s brand. |
15. Digital Business Solutions and Website Customization
Description: Delivered website customization and digital setup services, helping a small business establish an accurate, professional online presence tailored to its service offerings. |
CONTACT ISMAIL AND ASSOCIATES
For inquiries regarding any of the services shown in this portfolio, or to discuss a new engagement, please contact Ismail and Associates.
Founder and Chief Executive: Mohammed Ismail Miah
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh