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ACCA Releases Discussion Paper on Gender Diversity on Boards in Pakistan
KARACHI (August 10, 2010) - ACCA Pakistan recently organised a discussion forum on 'Gender Diversity on Boards in Pakistan' in conjunction with the launch of a discussion paper having the same title. The forum was paneled by key personnel from Pakistani public practice, corporate and public sectors.
Published on 8/10/2010
G20's four pillars for agenda reform built on uneven foundations: ACCA
KARACHI (July 06, 2010) - The global body for accountants, ACCA (the Association for Chartered Certified Accountants) has responded to last week's G20 meeting by saying that its "pillars for agenda reform" are built on shaky ground.
Published on 7/6/2010
Accountants More Optimistic Despite Concerns for Global Economic Conditions: ACCA Survey
KARACHI (June 22, 2010) - The threat posed by levels of sovereign debt and rising inflation to the global economic recovery has been highlighted in the worlds largest regular survey of professional accountants. The Global Economic Conditions Survey for the second quarter of 2010 by ACCA shows that, for the first time, the majority of global respondents now believe that conditions are either improving or about to.
Published on 6/22/2010
ICAP Holds Seminar on Key Changes to International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
KARACHI (June 03, 2010) - In 2009 International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) completed its Clarity Project regarding the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). In view of the significance of the subject and its impact on the auditing profession in Pakistan, the Southern Regional Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Pakistan recently organized a seminar to present the key changes made to the ISAs as a result of the Clarity Project.
Published on 6/3/2010
ACCA calls on G20 nations to drive reform of the global financial agenda
KARACHI (May 26, 2010) - As the Group of Twenty nations (G20) prepares to meet in Toronto next month, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has put forward its key recommendations for global policy-makers.
Published on 5/26/2010
ACCA Gets Brand Award for Second Consecutive Year
KARACHI (May 10, 2010) - ACCA Pakistan has been declared as the winner of 'Brands of the Year Award' in the category of Professional Accountancy Program for the second time, consecutively, this year.
Published on 5/10/2010
ACCA issues proposals for Federal Budget 2010
KARACHI (April 9, 2010) - Maintaining its practice of submitting annual budget proposals, ACCA Pakistan Budget proposals "Supporting Fair Taxation" outline practical recommendations aimed at establishing a fair taxation system by widening the tax base and nurturing a culture of voluntary tax payment.
Published on 4/9/2010
ACCA Pakistan Recognises Members through Networking Event
ISLAMABAD (March 12, 2010) - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Pakistan held an annual networking event for its members in Islamabad today at the Serena Hotel providing a unique opportunity to build linkages within the ACCA community and benefit from networking with leadership from well recognised employers from the industry.
Published on 3/12/2010
ACCA Pakistan to Launch SME Survival Kit
KARACHI (February 12, 2010) - Acknowledging the contribution of the SME sector to the economic growth, ACCA Pakistan in partnership with stakeholders like Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) and local chambers has been focusing on enhancing accounting, bookkeeping and taxation skills and knowledge of SME owner managers.
Published on 2/12/2010
Accountants for Business: ACCA Pakistan Organises Conference
KARACHI (December 15, 2009) - As part of its Managing Human Capital international series of events, ACCA Pakistan organised a conference "Accountants for Business" at the Marriott Hotel Karachi.
Published on 12/15/2009
Socio-economic factors signal shift in training needs for finance professionals: ACCA
KARACHI (November 18, 2009) - Social and economic trends have influenced dramatically the training requirements of the global finance profession, according to a new report by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
Published on 11/18/2009
ACCA Urges Business Leaders to Look beyond Audit Committees
KARACHI (October 01, 2009) - As the code of Corporate Governance of Pakistan is being reviewed, the business case of board committees other than audit committees need to be discussed urgently and comprehensively, recommends ACCA Pakistan's exploratory discussion paper "Looking Beyond Audit Committees".
Published on 10/1/2009
ACCA launches online career planning resource for finance professionals
KARACHI (September 04, 2009) - A new online training resource – developed by accountants for accountants - is being launched by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).Called ACCA COMPASS, the resource assesses core competencies and abilities online. It is unique to ACCA and developed for accountants by finance professionals.
Published on 9/4/2009
Training of future business professionals requires overhaul - ACCA
KARACHI (August 17, 2009) - The speed of business in the 21st century means that management training and development will have to alter drastically according to 'The future of professional development', the latest report in ACCA’s (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Insight Series.
Published on 8/18/2009
ACCA welcomes completion of IASB’s 'most important project'
KARACHI (July 10, 2009) - The International Accounting Standards Board’s (IASB) new standard for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) will have a significant impact on millions of companies around the world, says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in welcoming the announcement.
Published on 7/10/2009
