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- Sohail_A - 05-20-2004

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Hi I am Sohail. I am doing ACCA and B.Com what you think will it be sufficient to go to acturial sciences after completing my (ACCA and B.Com)<img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>

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- derivativetrader - 05-20-2004

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Hi I am Sohail. I am doing ACCA and B.Com what you think will it be sufficient to go to acturial sciences after completing my (ACCA and B.Com)<img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Actuarial Science is core statistics by in large. So, if you think you are competent with Stats (atleast upto A Level Stats Level), then I am sure you would be OK.

Good Luck.





- Saadia - 05-20-2004

hi thr......

Sumaan great work done by you ...... i really appreciate it ...... Sumaan i would also like to have actuarial students handbook ..... i've given ma papers of grade 12 a day back ...... i am looking forward for acturial science ....... i would like to know how to prepare for da test of acturian science of wat r the requirements ??

thankooz
Saadia
saadia133@yahoo.com

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- derivativetrader - 05-20-2004

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hi thr......

Sumaan great work done by you ...... i really appreciate it ...... Sumaan i would also like to have actuarial students handbook ..... i've given ma papers of grade 12 a day back ...... i am looking forward for acturian science ....... i would like to know how to prepare for da test of acturian science of wat r the requirements ??

thankooz
Saadia
saadia133@yahoo.com
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Saadia, I don't know which actuarial students handbook are you referring to, but I know that there is an excellent career guide, especially for perspective entrants to the Actuarial Profession by Inside Careers UK.

http//www.insidecareers.co.uk/actuaries

Here, after registering for FREE you could facilitate yourself with tons of information about the Profession and it's BIG players.

Good Luck

DT




- sumaaan - 05-21-2004

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hi thr......

Sumaan great work done by you ...... i really appreciate it ...... Sumaan i would also like to have actuarial students handbook ..... i've given ma papers of grade 12 a day back ...... i am looking forward for acturial science ....... i would like to know how to prepare for da test of acturian science of wat r the requirements ??

thankooz
Saadia
saadia133@yahoo.com

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The student handbook has been emailed to you...

For more information about Actuarial Sciences, please visit the following links

http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=737
http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=164
http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=767
http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=762
http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=586


I'm sure that will provide you with all the details that you require... If you have any specific questions, please feel free to post them on the forum anytime... We have a lot of members sharing information here.




- Saadia - 05-27-2004

hy

so sowie for da late reply ......... neway tankooz for da acturial student hand book ........ m havin few quarriz abt AS .........

1. When da aptitude test takz place for AS .......
2. R thr ne specified bookz (like ECAT or MCAT )for da practice of aptitude test ...........
3. Wat r da number of seatz for AS studentz ..........

i'll b grateful to ya for answerin ma ques .......

thankin ya in anticipation .........
Saadia





- sumaaan - 05-27-2004

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hy

so sowie for da late reply ......... neway tankooz for da acturial student hand book ........ m havin few quarriz abt AS .........

1. When da aptitude test takz place for AS .......
2. R thr ne specified bookz (like ECAT or MCAT )for da practice of aptitude test ...........
3. Wat r da number of seatz for AS studentz ..........

i'll b grateful to ya for answerin ma ques .......

thankin ya in anticipation .........
Saadia



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Hi,
You're welcome...

1. There is no aptitude test for SOA nor IOA... However, you have to meet the pre-requisites/requirements for registering yourself...

2. No aptitude test!

3. Registration is not based on a seat basis... All students who register can get registered.




- usman_r - 05-28-2004

hello
well i wanted the students handbook if u could send it on this addresse
hot_namsu@hotmail.com
also i wanted to know how could i pursue this career in pakistan ..i mean the institutions thatll help me pursue it right now i am doin my a levels
reply soon



- sumaaan - 05-28-2004

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hello
well i wanted the students handbook if u could send it on this addresse
hot_namsu@hotmail.com
also i wanted to know how could i pursue this career in pakistan ..i mean the institutions thatll help me pursue it right now i am doin my a levels
reply soon

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http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=737
http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=164
http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=767
http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=762
http//www.accountancy.com.pk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=586





- Paddyboy - 06-02-2004

I'm an American actuary in London and I'm exploring Pakistan to open a branch office of the global consultancy I work for to serve the Subcontinent.

From what I've read in this thread, Pakistani actuaries are paid approximately half of what Indian actuaries are for an entry level position. There are few actuaries, but there is an actuarial science program in Karachi University. Does anyone see a problem with opening an office here (language or transport or politics) and serve Indian clients? Can anyone describe the current environment for actuarial consultancies in Pakistan?




- crazymath - 06-03-2004

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Crazymath,

Where did you get the statistics about number of qulaified actuaries in Pakistan from?

Beside State Life, which is the biggest actuarial consultancy in Pakistan? Their website/email addresses would be of more help.

Do you have the career breakdown statistics about the remuneration for Actuaries in Pakistan?

Thanks.
DT


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With a community of very few people, you almost know each other, or atleast have heard about someone. About the remuneration, it depends where you are working and in what area.

Largest company, 4 companies in Pakistan and the 5th one started off about one and a half year ago all are the best.



AZKS


- BlueMist - 06-12-2004

Hello Everyone,
I AM A STUDENT OF FSC PRE ENGINEERING.WELL FINISHED IT AT LAST THOUGH.LIKE MANY OTHER GUYZ N GALS I AM ALSO INTERESTED IN DOING ACTUARIAL SCIENCES.WELL I CAME TO KNOW ABOUT THIS FROM A FRIEND OF MINE.I DONT KNOW ABOUT OTHERS BUT I AM INTERESTED IN THIS FIELD DUE TO ITS HUGE JOB OPPURTUNITIES AND THE "SALARY".ALSO I CAME TO KNOW THAT STATE LIFE HIRES PEOPLE TO DO ACTUARY AND OFFERS A JOB SIMLUTANEOUSLY.AFTER STUDY THEY JOIN WITH STATE LIFE.BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT THERE IS NO STATE LIFE BATCH GOING IN NEAR FUTURE AS IT WENT LAST YEAR.I ALSO KNONW THAT OTHER INSTITIONS ALSO FACILITATE IN STUDYING ACTUARY.BUT I DONT KNOW ABOUT THEM.
SO KINDLY SUGGEST ME A COURSE OF ACTION.WHAT SHOULD I DO.I MEAN WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR DOING ACTUARY.I AM WILLING TO DO THE HARD WORK.BUT I HAVE TO FIND THE PROPER MEANS.KINDLY HELP.AND ALSO IF ANY ONE HAS ANY QUESTION KINDLY POST ON THIS FORUM AND I WILL REPLY INSHALLAH.AND DONT FORGET TO POST A LINK FOR THE 2003/2004 HANDBOOK.THAT WUD BE REALLY NICE.
THANKING IN ADVANCE

BLUE MIST


- asiddiqui - 10-20-2004

Dear Summan,

Its a very good effort for the students who wish to join career in ICMA or any accountancy course.
Can you please email me "the actuarial student handbook" My email address is
asiddiqui@pronet-tech.net

I shall be thankful to you if u reply me as soon as possible.

Thanks and Regards,

Adnan Siddiqui.
Telecom Engineer.
Pronet (Pvt) Ltd.
Karachi Pakistan.
www.pronet-tech.net

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Dear Sumaan!!!!!

Salam,
Very happy to see ppl like u helping Students. It's indeed something to be appreciated.

I am thinking about getting admission in ICMAP. Tell me about the hidden facts of ICMAP. I have met one or 2 fellows of that institute, and what i gathered from there info is this that it is quite difficult. What is its scope here in Pakistan and foriegn. It takes about 3 years as far as the course time is concerned, but can it be completed in this time ? if not, y. I hope u will make everything clear to me.

Secondly, would u kindly care to send the actuarial student handbook to me too, the same u sent to Waqas. Waiting for ur response. Thnx for the time!!!!!!!!!!



My hotmail id is adnanihsan101@hotmail.com
Yahoo id adnanihsan101@yahoo.com

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Thankyou,

It would have been better if you would have told me about your qualifications or educational status. Over the past years, and even today, the fear of CA/ICMA/CIMA studies still prevails over the students. If you are 'really' determined to excel, I think all the abstacles can be overcomed. 'Hold on to your dreams and they'll hold on to you.. Take every step in life as a chance to learn something new'. Don't hold back only coz its difficult, the ones who did it started from scratch as well.

The course takes approximately 3 years, might take more depending on the student. After you complete ICMA, you become a CMA. I was going through an article on this very website by Mr.Malik Pervez who himself is a CA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA qualified. He stated that in Pakistan there are less CMA's than CA's mainly becoz of the lack of awareness amongst young students. Mr.Pervez is currently working in A.F.Fergusons in Islamabad as Assistant Manager. The article can be found here http//www.accountancy.com.pk/articles_students.asp?id=87

But the prospects of CMA's is very bright in Pakistan. Although, in UK, CIMA is as expected more recognized as its a local degree.

However, please note, the minimum requirement for ICMA is graduation.

For the syllabus and course outline of ICMA, please visit the following link
http//www.icmap.com.pk/syllabus.htm

The total number of ICMA examinations is twenty three.

The actuarial student handbook will be emailed to you today at your yahoo address. (710KB, pdf file)

I hope that answers all your questions.



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- derivativetrader - 10-21-2004

Actuarial Profession Student Handbook can de found at,

http//www.actuaries.org.uk/Display_Page.cgi?url=/students/handbook.html

DT




- umais ghazi - 10-25-2004

Asalam o Alikum
Kindly would u like to tell the exact pay of an acturian.and in pakistan how many amount spend to me an acturian ,per semister.which institute offers acturies.thanx