Conference on Global Accounting and Finance Outsourcing

The Institute organized one day conference on Global Accounting and Finance Outsourcing on 31^st January 2026 in Kathmandu with the objective to provide comprehensive insights into global trends in accounting and finance outsourcing, regional and international experiences, emerging opportunities and challenges, and Nepal’s growing potential in the areas of Accounting and Finance Outsourcing. The conference started with the opening remarks of CA Nil Bahadur Saru Magar, President, ICAN. The conference had total three technical sessions as below:

First Session on “Global Accounting & Finance Outsourcing: Trends, Regional Insights and Emerging Global Opportunities”

The session focused that Government stability, easy of doing business, language proficiency, depth of talent, professionalism and cost factors are the key drivers in outsourcing market. And, with investment in technology adaptation, skills development, strategic leadership and shifting from traditional bookkeeping to new age accounting such as Robotic Process Automation, AI automation tools etc. Nepal can position itself as a competitive player in global accounting & finance outsourcing market.

 

Glimpse of 1^st session of the conference

The session was Chaired by CA Nil Bahadur Saru Magar, President, ICAN whereby, Mr. David Hill, Director of Remote Services, NOW CFO delivered a Keynote Speech on the theme. Mr. Saroj Sapkota, Partner, AGK Partners; CA Dhavalkumar Deepak Thakkar, Outsourcing Partner & Head- Center of Excellence, JHS Consulting and CA Raju Gajurel, CEO, Sterling Wells were the panelist in the session.

Second session on “BPO, KPO and IT Outsourcing in Nepal: Discussing Trends, Economic Impact and Policy Interventions”

The session focused on existing policies, challenges, initiatives and way forwards for BPO/KPO sector in Nepal. The discussion on the season concluded that collaboration from Government, Multilateral Agencies, policy reforms and stability can foster the growth of BPO/KPO sector in Nepal. During the session, CA Ananda Raj Sharma Wagle presented that GAIN Project aims to generate over 150,000 jobs and more than USD 6 Billion in foreign currency earnings annually over the next decade.

 

Glimpse of 2^nd session of the conference

The session was Chaired by Mr. Janardan Baral, Associate Editor and Head of Business and Economic Bureau, OnlineKhabar.com. CA Ananda Raj Sharma Wagle, Vice-President, ICAN delivered paper presentation on the theme whereby, Mr. Gobinda Raj Acharya, Under Secretary, Ministry of Finance; CA Bishwa Raj Basaula, Financial Management Specialist, World Bank and Mr. Gaurav Raj Pandey, President, NAS IT were the panelist in the session.

Third session on “Starting Small, Thinking Global: Preparing Nepalese Accounting Firms for International Outsourcing Engagements”

The session was focused on sharing of real-life experience by professionals engaged on outsourcing business in Nepal. The panel discussion concluded that, outsourcing firms in Nepal shall focus on delivering specialized service to clients rather than focusing on bookkeeping and routine services delivery and human resources and work ethics / culture development for sustainable operations.

 

Glimpse of 3^rd session of the conference

The session was Chaired by CA Umesh Raj Pandeya, Council Member, ICAN; whereby, CA Pradip Aryal, General Secretary ACAN; Mr. Rabin Katwal-Head, ACCA Nepal; CA Shankar Thapa-Director, Four Symmetrons; Mr. Ashish Acharya-CEO, Investor Friendly, CPA and Mr. Ganesh Dahal-CEO, Focus Your Finance were the panelist in the session.

CA Bimal Dangol concluded the program with the closing remarks. The conference was attended by total 159 participants.