Chartered Accountants · Lalitpur, Nepal
SMCA Associates has served banks, government bodies, INGOs, hydropower developers and hospitals across Nepal since 2018 — with the independence, documentation and partner-level attention that every opinion we sign requires.
01 — Overview
SMCA Associates, Chartered Accountants is a professional auditing and consulting firm established in January 2018, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal under Firm Registration No. 749. We provide accounting, auditing and related advisory services — spanning financial management, systems development, company law, and taxation.
We work closely with our clients and commit the resources needed to help them operate more efficiently, grow, and compete in an increasingly demanding economy.
To be the most trusted, respected and sought-after chartered accountancy firm in Nepal — recognised for our commitment to excellence, integrity, and the lasting success of every client we serve.
To deliver exceptional audit, tax and advisory services that empower businesses, government institutions and development organisations to make informed financial decisions, meet regulatory compliance, and unlock growth.
02 — Principles
We uphold the highest ethical standards in every professional dealing, with complete honesty and transparency toward every client, every time.
We deliver work of the highest quality, going beyond basic compliance to provide insight that genuinely adds value to a client's operations.
We maintain strict professional independence in every audit and assurance engagement, so our opinions stay objective, unbiased and credible.
Client information is handled with the utmost discretion, backed by robust internal policies protecting sensitive financial and business data.
Clients sit at the centre of everything we do. We listen carefully, understand deeply, and respond with practical, relevant solutions.
The best outcomes come from close partnership. We work alongside our clients, not just for them.
03 — Why SMCA
Banks, government bodies, INGOs, hydropower developers and manufacturers across Nepal continue to trust SMCA for these reasons.
Our three founding partners bring over 34 years of combined experience across public sector audits, banking due diligence, direct and indirect taxation, NFRS implementation, corporate governance and management outsourcing.
110+ engagements across more than ten industries — banking, hydropower, government, NGO/INGO, healthcare, insurance, education, manufacturing, hospitality and investment.
Registered under ICAN, Firm Reg. No. 749. All work follows Nepal Standards on Auditing, NFRS and applicable law, so every report carries full professional standing.
Every engagement gets direct partner involvement and oversight — you always have access to people who understand your business, not just your file.
Statutory and internal audit, tax advisory, due diligence, valuation, NFRS implementation, strategic planning and management outsourcing under one roof.
Extensive practical knowledge of tax law, company law, NRB directives and development-sector compliance — kept current so clients never face surprises.
Statutory audits, donor audits, spot checks and project evaluations for Save the Children, Marie Stopes International, UNICEF and UNFPA partners, OXFAM and more.
A strong reputation for completing audit, tax and compliance work within agreed timelines, so clients meet regulatory deadlines without stress.
Proficiency across leading accounting and audit software, applying risk-based auditing and Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques where they add value.
Many clients have stayed with us since 2018. Deep, ongoing knowledge of a business makes our advice sharper and our audits more insightful year after year.
Headquartered in Jawalakhel, with engagements completed across Nepal — including Birgunj, Chitwan, Kohalpur, Pokhara and remote project sites.
Fair, proportionate fees with no hidden charges — a clear engagement letter upfront so clients know exactly what they're paying for.
04 — Quality Assurance
Every engagement is governed by a rigorous framework of professional standards, internal quality controls and ethical guidelines aligned with ISQC 1 as adopted by ICAN.
ISA
Adopted by ICAN and applied across planning, risk assessment, evidence gathering, documentation and reporting — keeping our opinions credible and internationally comparable.
NFRS / IFRS
Deep expertise guiding organisations through first-time NFRS adoption, transition adjustments and ongoing compliance, plus IFRS for entities with international or donor reporting needs.
NSA
Full compliance with NSA requirements as prescribed by ICAN, including engagement documentation, audit file management and reports in the prescribed format.
TAX
Engagements follow the Income Tax Act 2058, VAT Act 2052 and directives from IRD, Nepal Rastra Bank and the Office of the Auditor General.
DEV
Familiarity with donor requirements from NORAD, EU, USAID and UN agencies, plus IPSAS where applicable to NGO and INGO engagements.
QC
Documented, partner-approved audit plans; multi-level review of all fieldwork; every final deliverable signed off personally by an engagement partner.
Formal independence checks before every engagement, under the ICAN Code of Ethics (based on IESBA). Threats are eliminated, reduced, or the engagement is declined.
Signed staff confidentiality agreements and secure, access-restricted client files — physical and digital.
Full participation in ICAN's peer review programme, an external validation of our quality systems and professional accountability.
Partners and staff meet mandatory ICAN CPD requirements, with ongoing training in evolving standards and practice.
05 — Services
Statutory and internal audit services that confirm compliance while surfacing insight into operational efficiency and financial accuracy — with a focus on identifying risk and optimising process.
Thorough review of the financial, operational and legal aspects of a business, identifying risk and opportunity to inform investment, merger and acquisition decisions.
Guiding organisations through the transition to Nepal Financial Reporting Standards for accurate, internationally aligned financial reporting.
Financial projections, market analysis and operational strategy built to support growth and secure investment.
Expert support across finance, HR and administration — streamlining process, reducing cost, and freeing teams to focus on core work.
Direct and indirect tax planning and compliance, kept current with every regulatory change from the Inland Revenue Department.
06 — Core Team
Three Chartered Accountants, each a fellow member of ICAN, lead every engagement personally — supported by 54 professionals in total.
Chartered Accountant · MA (Economics) · LLB · DIP IFR
12+ years' experience
Public sector audits, due diligence, valuation, NFRS implementation, management outsourcing & strategic planning.
Chartered Accountant · LLB · DISA
12+ years' experience
Direct tax, development sector & bank audits, due diligence, payroll processing & business restructuring.
Chartered Accountant · LLB · DIP(IFR) · DISA
10+ years' experience
Indirect tax, corporate governance, legal compliance, risk management & management outsourcing.
Semi-qualified accountants, audit assistants and article students pursuing their CA qualification under ICAN support fieldwork, financial statement preparation, tax compliance and client advisory — mentored continuously by senior staff.
Our teams take part in ICAN CPD programmes, tax and regulatory update workshops, NFRS/IFRS training and audit methodology sessions year-round. We actively support the participation of women professionals in audit and accounting roles, with equal opportunity in recruitment, training and advancement.
07 — Technology
Modern tooling in service of professional judgement — not a replacement for it.
SAP, Oracle, Finacle, Tally ERP/Prime, QuickBooks, Xero, FAMAS, FCGO, Busy
Risk-based audit methodology and Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) for data extraction, trend analysis, exception and duplicate detection, and statistical sampling across entire transaction populations.
Advanced Excel — pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation, financial modelling and macro-based automation — plus data analytics to surface anomalies and outliers.
IRD online portal for income tax, VAT and TDS filing; the e-TDS system; PAN/VAT registration and ongoing compliance support.
Full Microsoft Office suite, secure PDF tooling for signing and transmission, and cloud collaboration via Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams.
Core banking report extraction, microfinance MIS, donor fund-accounting templates, and hydropower project/contractor accounting frameworks.
09 — Get In Touch
Reach out directly — every enquiry is reviewed by a partner, not routed through a call centre.
Email smcanepal@gmail.com