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About ECG

A trusted partner in finance, compliance, and growth.

Our Capabilities

Emerging Consulting Group (ECG) is a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) and management consulting firm based in Virginia, United States, with global project implementation experience. ECG provides accounting, bookkeeping, business tax compliance, audit and attestation, donor compliance, financial management, and organizational capacity-strengthening services. Our work supports small businesses, nonprofits, government contractors, international donors, and implementing partner organizations operating in the United States and overseas.

ECG is a Virginia SWaM-certified small business and 8(a) certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

What We Provide

  • Accounting & Bookkeeping
  • Business Tax Compliance
  • Audit & Attestation
  • Donor Compliance
  • Financial Management
  • Capacity Strengthening

Who We Serve

  • Small Businesses
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Government Contractors
  • International Donors
  • Implementing Partners

Certifications

Virginia SWaM-certified small business and 8(a) certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Our Core Competencies

Four practices, one integrated firm.

From day-to-day bookkeeping to complex donor compliance, our teams operate as one engagement.

Outsourced Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Full-service bookkeeping
  • Accounting system setup
  • Payroll setup & processing
  • Financial statements and reports
  • CFO services & proposal pricing
  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor

US Tax Services

  • Small business returns (1065, 1120, 1120S)
  • Individual & owner returns (1040)
  • Self-employed Schedule C
  • Nonprofit returns (990)
  • Foreign income & tax advice
  • Tax planning

Audit & Attestation

  • Financial statement audits
  • Preparation & compilation
  • Reviews & agreed-upon procedures
  • Risk assessments
  • Internal controls evaluation
  • Government audits

Advisory & Consulting Services

  • Donor financial management (USG, World Bank, UN)
  • Grants & contracts compliance
  • HR staffing & payroll
  • Capacity strengthening
  • Policies & procedures manuals
  • Government contracting

Our Reach

Offices
Project implementation presence
What Drives Us

Our Vision

To be a trusted partner in accounting, financial management, and business advisory services, empowering organizations to achieve sustainable growth, financial excellence, and lasting impact.

Our Vision
Our Mission

Our Mission

We deliver high-quality accounting, consulting, and financial management solutions that help organizations navigate complex challenges and achieve their strategic goals through integrity, expertise, and client-focused service.

Why ECG

ECG combines unique quality accounting services, U.S. government contracting expertise, nonprofit experience, and international capabilities under one roof.

Why ECG
Our Team

An average of 10+ years of expertise per professional.

ECG clients benefit from a multidisciplinary team with deep experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, donor compliance, financial management, and organizational consulting for U.S. and international organizations.

Naeem Hasanyar, CPA

Naeem Hasanyar, CPA

President & CEO

Certified Public Accountant licensed in Virginia with 20+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial management, and business consulting. Specializes in helping small businesses, nonprofits, government contractors, and international organizations strengthen financial operations and maintain compliance.

Grace Escamilla

Grace Escamilla

Program Manager

Program/Business Development Manager with 12+ years in international development. Specializes in economic development (including women's economic development), strategy and design thinking, conflict and security, and gender equality.

Maria Assunta F. Francisco, CPA

Maria Assunta F. Francisco, CPA

Senior Financial Management Expert

Senior Financial Management Expert with 7 years at a top Philippine CPA firm and 32 years with USAID across Missions in the Philippines, Cambodia, Afghanistan, and Haiti. Specializes in financial management advisory and audit services covering project financial analysis and monitoring, accounting and payments, finance staff training, and audit coordination.

Sulaiman Amini, ACCA

Sulaiman Amini, ACCA

Senior Audit Manager

Mr. M Sulaiman Amini is an ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountant) member, a UK based accountancy body, with an overall 10 years plus of experience in Finance & Accounting, Private and Government sectors' Audits, USAID financial and compliance audits, UN agencies such as UN Women, UNICEF, UN HABITAT, UNFPA and others.

Gabriela Draganel, ACCA

Gabriela Draganel, ACCA

Audit Manager

Gabriela Draganel is an audit professional with more than 10 years of experience in external audits, compliance reviews, and assurance engagements across Moldova, the Cayman Islands, and international donor-funded projects. She holds a Master's Degree in Audit, a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Moldova State University, and is an ACCA member.

Shafiq Sharefzai, ACCA

Shafiq Sharefzai, ACCA

Financial Manager

ACCA member with a solid academic background in accountancy, financial management, and managerial accounting. As Financial Manager at ECG, he focuses on risk identification, audit testing, and internal control evaluation.

Nazila Jalaly

Nazila Jalaly

Finance Specialist

Bachelor's in Economics and ACCA part-qualification with strong analytical skills across audit and finance. As Finance Specialist at ECG, conducts financial reviews, audits, financial and capacity assessments, and policy development/reviews.

Mirwais Rahimi

Mirwais Rahimi

Finance Specialist

Seasoned professional with a Bachelor's in Business Administration and 9+ years of expertise in auditing, accounting, and financial management. As Auditor at ECG, conducts financial reviews for UN Women implementing partners.

Mohammad Ali Movahedi, ACCA

Mohammad Ali Movahedi, ACCA

Finance Specialist

Mohammad Ali Movahedi, ACCA, is a Chartered Accountant based in Kabul with experience spanning financial management, internal audit, donor-funded programs, and compliance. He has worked extensively with international development partners, providing financial oversight, strengthening internal controls, and supporting transparent, high-quality reporting.

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Benafsha Ahmadi

Finance Specialist

BBA from the American University of Afghanistan, completing ACCA certification, with 6+ years in audit and finance. As Finance Specialist at ECG, reviews and assesses IP financial reports.

Qais Tahiri

Qais Tahiri

Finance Specialist

Mr. Qais Tahiri is a finance and audit professional with over a decade of experience in financial management, auditing, and compliance.

Najibullah Hasanyar

Najibullah Hasanyar

Finance Specialist

Experienced in accounting, auditing, and administration. Currently part-time Audit Assistant at ECG, responsible for audit testing and reviewing financial documents.

Qurban Ali Hussaini

Qurban Ali Hussaini

Finance Assistant

Qurban Ali Hussaini is a sophomore at the American University of Afghanistan, pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Finance. He currently serves as a Finance Assistant at Emerging Consulting Group (ECG), where he supports finance operations, bookkeeping, payroll administration, tax compliance, business development, and proposal management.

Credentials

Certifications & Affiliations

Recognized credentials and memberships that anchor every engagement in compliance, ethics, and global standards.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
SBA 8(a) Certified
ACCA Approved Employer — Gold
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Virginia SWaM Certified
SID-US.org Member
SBAIC Member
Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce
Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
SBA 8(a) Certified
ACCA Approved Employer — Gold
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Virginia SWaM Certified
SID-US.org Member
SBAIC Member
Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce
Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs)

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