Articles for Accountancy Students

Why Islamic banking?

Islamic banking is based on Sharia that prohibits ‘riba’. According to religious scholars it means both usury and interest, and ‘gharar’, that signifies ambiguity, uncertainty, or lack of specificity in terms of a financial contract.

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Central Depository Company (CDC) becomes ACCA Approved Employer

KARACHI (Thursday, February 25) - The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has been registered as an Approved Employer with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global body for professional accountants.

ACCA Pakistan Organizes "Train the Teacher" Initiative

KARACHI (February 03, 2010) - As part of ACCA’s continued efforts to develop excellence in professional accounting education and establish best practices amongst tertiary accounting education providers, ACCA Pakistan recently organised "Train The Trainer" workshop on 3 February 2010 at the Marriott Hotel, Karachi. Dr Afra Sajjad, Head of Education and Policy Development of ACCA Pakistan and Barrister Mahreen Khan were the event facilitators.

ACCA Pakistan holds new members ceremony 2009

KARACHI (December 21, 2009) - ACCA Pakistan recently organised New members ceremony 2009 at a local hotel in Karachi. Mr Raza Haroon, Minister for Information Technology, Government of Sindh was the chief guest

English really counts: ACCA Pakistan launches ICFE

KARACHI (December 19, 2009) - ACCA Pakistan has launched Cambridge ICFE (International Certificate in Financial English) in Karachi. The launch was celebrated with a Talk show – "Harnessing Finance Talent of Pakistan" featuring Ayesha Tammy Haq as moderator.