How Unique Document Identification Number
Process Works?

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) was established under a special act, The Nepal Chartered Accountants Act, 1997 to enhance social recognition and faith of people at large in the accounting profession by raising public awareness towards the importance of accounting profession as well as towards economic and social responsibility of the accountants, and to contribute towards economic development of the country. The Institute is an autonomous body and is fully authorized by the Act to regulate accountancy profession in Nepal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

<span><span><span><span>Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) is an 18 digits unique number generated by a Practicing Chartered Accountant/Registered Auditor Member of ICAN for every Audit, Certification or other specified assignments from the UDIN Application in ICAN’s website. UDIN reflected in the report of such professional assignments, provides identity to the document as being issued by the Members of ICAN. It is such a symbol that provides legitimacy to the signature affixed in the report. </span> </span> </span></span><br>
<span>UDIN number can be generated for specified professional assignments by the Practicing Chartered Accountant/Registered Auditor Members of ICAN after providing the required information of such assignment in the UDIN Application.  </span>
The objective of UDIN is to ensure the authenticity, reliability, and traceability of documents certified or audited by practicing ICAN members and to prevent the potential use of Members Name in any unauthorized manner. <span>The overall objective is to enhance transparency, strengthen public trust, and uphold the integrity of services provided by ICAN members.</span>