Dhaka, June 19 -- The Institute of Chartered Accounts of Bangladesh (ICAB) on Thursday urged the government to keep trust on Chartered Accounts (CAs) for statutory audits.

ICAB President Maria Howlader said this at a press conference on 'Safeguarding Audit for National Interest: Local and Global Perspective' held at the CA building in the city, said a press release.

Beyond its regulatory functions, ICAB actively supports the government through various policy initiatives. This includes submitting budget-related proposals to the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and providing input on the formulation of rules and regulations for the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), she said.

ICAB also assists in drafting crucial legislation and regulatio...