ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and University of Karachi signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) today at the Karachi university to promote the finance profession in the country.
The MoU will provide the students of the commerce department – University of Karachi the opportunity to pursue globally recognized qualifications in the field of accountancy and finance. ACCA will assist the university in modernising its accounting and finance curriculum and also organise career seminars to provide career awareness to its students. The MoU will benefit the university from the ACCA’s research & insights, scholarships, career advisory services, faculty development initiatives and networking forums.
The ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi, ACCA Head of Education MENASA, Deans and Heads of departments, faculty members and other senior representatives from ACCA Pakistan. A large number of university students also attended the ceremony.
The MoU signing ceremony commenced with remarks from Mr Rehan Uddin, Head of Education ACCA MENASA who stated; “The current and future demand for high-quality financial skills based on commonly accepted global standards is undeniable. As our country grows, we will see a significant demand for finance professionals who would be necessary to drive sustainable growth. By working together with the University of Karachi, we are taking a step closer to developing professional accountants who have the depth and breadth of knowledge required by employers of today and the future.”
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