AUDAN holds sixth central committee meeting

The Auditors’ Association of Nepal (AUDAN) held its sixth central committee meeting on Oct 4 in Kathmandu, chaired by President Kedar Nath Poudel. The meeting saw the participation of key figures, including outgoing President and Advisory Committee Coordinator Mohan Raj Regmi, Founder President Kamal Kharel, and Expert Committee Coordinator Surya Prasad Adhikari, alongside both physical and virtual attendees. During the meeting, General Secretary Prem Bahadur Shrestha presented the organizational report, while Treasurer Balram Chaudhary presented the financial report. The session concluded with the approval of nine special proposals addressing critical national and global issues.

According to the press statement issued by First Vice-president and Coordinator of Publicity Department Dol Prasad Dahal, the meeting expressed deep sorrow over the recent floods across the country and urged the government to expedite reconstruction efforts and provide adequate care to the affected. It also raised concerns about the exodus of young manpower and demanded the government implement skill- and employment-oriented education reforms to retain youth and boost the country’s economic development. The meeting further called on the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) to ensure fairness and transparency in its operations and pressed for amendments to the Nepal Chartered Accountants Act to grant equal membership rights to all auditors.

In light of global conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict, the committee voiced concern over the impact on global markets and rising commodity prices, urging peaceful resolutions. The plenary also highlighted the need for better governance and accountability in Nepal and urged the government to address managerial issues within the microfinance and cooperative sectors. Lastly, AUDAN extended festive greetings to all citizens, hoping for peace and prosperity during Dashain, Tihar, Nepal Sambat, and Chhath festivals.