Meet Our Team
At I. Bhattarai & Associates, our firm is powered by a team of dedicated professionals and aspiring Chartered Accountants. We combine seasoned leadership with a dynamic technical workforce to deliver excellence in audit, taxation, and advisory services.
CA. Ishwar Bhattarai
Proprietor
As the firm’s principal, CA. Ishwar Bhattarai leads our strategic initiatives and maintains oversight over all audit and consultancy engagements. With extensive experience in the Nepalese regulatory framework, he ensures every project meets the highest standards of professional ethics and technical accuracy.
CA. Ishwar Bhattarai is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of extensive experience in financial leadership and strategic consultancy. As the proprietor of I. Bhattarai & Associates, he provides expert oversight for the firm’s diverse portfolio, ensuring that all engagements are executed with technical precision and professional integrity. Throughout his career, Mr. Bhattarai has served as a trusted advisor to a wide range of organizations, including banking and financial institutions, hydropower projects, manufacturing industries, and major development partners (INGOs/NGOs).
Core Practice Areas
Audit & Assurance: Leading complex audit engagements in full compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
NFRS/IFRS Implementation: Specializing in the seamless transition and implementation of Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (NFRS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Taxation & Regulatory Advisory: Providing strategic tax planning and ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory frameworks.
Investigation & Physical Verification: Conducting rigorous financial investigations and on-site physical verification of assets to ensure operational transparency.
Corporate Advisory & Management Consulting: Delivering high-level corporate advisory to help organizations optimize their financial health, risk management, and long-term growth strategies.
Professional Philosophy
Mr. Bhattarai is dedicated to delivering high-quality, defensible, and systematic financial solutions. His extensive background with leading audit firms in Nepal allows him to provide an objective, expert perspective that helps clients navigate complex local and international financial environments.
Audit & Technical Management
Our senior technical staff manages the execution of complex audit assignments, ensuring rigorous compliance with NFRS and local statutory requirements.
Audit Associates
Suman Shrestha
Senior Audit Manager
Semi-qualified CA, MBS
Aakash Shrestha
Senior Audit Manager
Semi-qualified CA, MBS
Dawa Sherpa
Senior Audit Associate
Semi-qualified CA, MBS
Priyanka Basnet
Senior Audit Associate
Semi-qualified CA, MBS
Alina Kushma
Audit Associate
MBS
Article Trainees (CAP III)
We believe in fostering the next generation of financial leaders. Our team of Article Trainees consists of high-caliber individuals currently in the CAP III stage of their Chartered Accountancy journey. They provide essential support in field audits, data verification, and financial reporting.
A team built for your industry
Regulatory Expertise
Our team maintains deep, up-to-date knowledge of the Income Tax Act, VAT regulations, and NRB directives.
Sector-Specific Focus
Whether working with INGOs, Hydropower companies, or Financial Institutions, our staff is trained to understand the specific nuances of your industry.
Commitment to Quality
Every engagement is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to providing actionable financial insights for our clients.