Md. Masum FCA, FFA, FIPA
Founding Partner
Ahmed Masum & Co., Chartered Accountants
Md. Masum FCA, FFA, FIPA is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, accomplished taxation professional, and trusted business advisor with over 18 years of diversified professional experience in assurance, audit, taxation, VAT, corporate secretarial services, financial advisory, corporate governance, risk management, and strategic business consulting. Since qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2017, he has built a distinguished career by combining strong technical expertise with practical commercial insight to assist organizations in achieving regulatory compliance, operational excellence, financial sustainability, and long-term business growth.
He is the Founding Partner of Ahmed Masum & Co., Chartered Accountants, a dynamic and rapidly growing professional services firm established in 2023. In addition to leading the firm's strategic direction and client service excellence, he serves as the Quality Control Reviewer for all three branches of the firm. In this role, he oversees the firm's quality management system, engagement quality reviews, technical consultation, compliance with professional standards, risk management, practice development, talent development, and sustainable growth initiatives. His leadership continues to strengthen the firm's reputation for technical excellence, integrity, independence, and professional ethics.
Mr. Masum is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), a Fellow Member of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), United Kingdom, and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Australia. He also holds a Master of Business Studies (MBS) in Accounting.
He is a licensed Income Tax Practitioner and an accredited VAT Consultant authorized by the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh. He is also a Lifetime Member of the Chattogram Taxes Bar Association and currently serves as a Member of the Taxation Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), contributing to the advancement of taxation practices and the accounting profession in Bangladesh.
Before founding Ahmed Masum & Co., Mr. Masum served in senior finance and management positions in several reputed corporate groups and private organizations. During this period, he led finance, accounts, taxation, budgeting, commercial operations, corporate affairs, strategic planning, internal control, compliance, and financial management functions for both domestic and international business operations. His corporate exposure enables him to understand business challenges from a management perspective and provide practical, commercially viable, and value-driven solutions.
Throughout his professional career, Mr. Masum has successfully delivered assurance, audit, taxation, VAT, corporate secretarial, advisory, and consulting services to more than 350 organizations across Bangladesh. His clients include multinational companies, public interest entities, large corporate groups, listed and non-listed companies, family-owned businesses, SMEs, NGOs, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, manufacturing enterprises, and start-up businesses.
He has extensive experience in managing and supervising complex professional engagements including statutory audits, internal audits, management audits, compliance audits, agreed-upon procedures, financial due diligence, operational reviews, internal control evaluations, corporate restructuring, business process improvement, accounting system development, ERP implementation, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, feasibility studies, asset valuation, investment analysis, and strategic business advisory.
Mr. Masum has also been actively involved in the advisory, compliance, financial reporting, and regulatory processes of more than 10 companies undergoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) listing processes, providing guidance on financial reporting, corporate governance, statutory compliance, and capital market requirements.
His practical experience extends beyond financial reporting into factory operations and business management. He possesses strong expertise in production planning, process loss analysis, inventory management, cost optimization, operational efficiency, commercial operations, supply chain coordination, budgeting, performance measurement, and organizational restructuring. This multidisciplinary experience enables him to assist businesses in improving productivity, strengthening governance, minimizing operational risks, and maximizing profitability.
Over the years, Mr. Masum has advised organizations operating in a wide range of industries, including:
- Ready-Made Garments (RMG)
- Textile
- Spinning
- Weaving
- Knit Composite Industries
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods (FMCG)
- Trading
- Import & Export
- Real Estate & Property Development
- Construction & Engineering
- Cement
- Steel & Re-Rolling
- Ship Building
- Ship Breaking
- Shipping & Marine Services
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Transportation
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software & Technology Services
- Telecommunications
- E-commerce
- Healthcare & Hospitals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Diagnostic Centres
- Educational Institutions
- Universities and Schools
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Development Organizations
- Agriculture
- Agro-based Industries
- Fisheries
- Poultry
- Jute Industries
- Food & Beverage
- Hotels & Hospitality
- Tourism
- Power & Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Printing & Packaging
- Professional Service Organizations
- Service Industries
- Religious and Charitable Organizations
Mr. Masum possesses comprehensive expertise in a broad range of professional disciplines, including:
- Statutory Audit
- External Audit
- Internal Audit
- Management Audit
- Compliance Audit
- Assurance Engagements
- Risk Assessment
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Internal Control Review
- Internal Financial Controls
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Reporting
- IFRS and IAS Implementation
- Accounting Advisory
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Consolidated Financial Statements
- Corporate Tax Advisory
- Income Tax Planning
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Assessments
- Tax Appeals and Representation
- VAT Advisory and Compliance
- Customs and Trade Compliance
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Cost Optimization
- Working Capital Management
- Financial Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Analysis
- Business Process Reengineering
- Operational Excellence
- ERP Implementation
- Accounting Information Systems
- Business Valuation
- Asset Valuation
- Feasibility Studies
- Financial Due Diligence
- Investment Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Strategy
- Corporate Restructuring
- Mergers and Business Reorganization Support
- IPO Readiness and Listing Support
- Corporate Secretarial Services
- Regulatory Compliance
- Companies Act Compliance
- Board Advisory
- Commercial Operations
- Factory Performance Improvement
- Sustainability and ESG Readiness Advisory (where applicable)
Mr. Masum has sound working knowledge and practical experience in the implementation and application of numerous laws, regulations, and professional standards, including:
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- International Accounting Standards (IAS)
- International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
- International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM)
- International Ethics Standards for Accountants (IESBA Code)
- Companies Act, 1994
- Income Tax Act, 2023
- Income Tax Rules and related SROs
- Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012
- VAT and Supplementary Duty Rules, 2016
- Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) laws, rules, notifications, and Corporate Governance Code
- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) Listing Regulations
- Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) requirements
- National Board of Revenue (NBR) regulations and circulars
- Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 and Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015
- Bangladesh Bank regulations (where applicable)
- The Partnership Act, 1932
- The Stamp Act, 1899
- The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Applicable anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) requirements
- Other relevant corporate, commercial, financial, and regulatory laws applicable in Bangladesh
As a passionate advocate of professional excellence and capacity building, Mr. Masum has delivered more than 300 technical training programmes, workshops, seminars, and professional development sessions on audit, accounting, taxation, VAT, IFRS, corporate governance, and financial management. He regularly participates in national and international conferences, technical seminars, and continuing professional development programmes organized by professional institutes and regulatory bodies.
Mr. Masum believes that the role of a Chartered Accountant extends far beyond statutory compliance. He is committed to helping organizations build stronger governance frameworks, improve financial discipline, enhance operational efficiency, manage risks effectively, and create sustainable value for stakeholders. His client-centric approach, combined with technical excellence, ethical leadership, and strategic thinking, has earned him the trust of clients across diverse industries.
Beyond his professional commitments, he actively contributes to social, educational, and religious initiatives and remains dedicated to promoting ethical leadership, lifelong learning, and the continued development of the accounting profession in Bangladesh.
Professional Qualifications
- Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB)
- Fellow Member (FFA), Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), United Kingdom
- Fellow Member (FIPA), Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Australia
- Master of Business Studies (MBS) in Accounting
Professional Memberships & Licences
- Fellow Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB)
- Member, Taxation Committee, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB)
- Fellow Member, Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), United Kingdom
- Fellow Member, Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Australia
- Licensed Income Tax Practitioner, National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh
- Licensed VAT Consultant, National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh
- Lifetime Member, Chattogram Taxes Bar Association
Professional Highlights
- Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2016
- Founding Partner of Ahmed Masum & Co., Chartered Accountants (Established in 2023)
- Quality Control Reviewer for all three branches of the firm
- Over 18 years of professional experience
- Served more than 350 organizations across diverse industries
- Experience with more than 10 IPO listing engagements
- Delivered more than 300 technical training programmes and workshops
- Fluent in Bangla, English, Urdu, and Hindi
