LAHORE ( Web News ) Experts call for investor education, removal of inter-corporate dividend tax and excessive regulations to develop capital markets in Pakistan. There is a dire need to simplify the regulatory framework, increase participation of retailer investors and encourage the formation of holding companies by removing inter- corporateRead More →
ACCA, CXO (CFO Club) enter MOU to support finance professionals with future-readiness LAHORE ( Web News ) ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CXO Private Limited (CFO Club) have entered a partnership to create world-class learning opportunities for the accounting and finance professionals in the county to support themRead More →
LAHORE ( Web News ) Helen Brand, from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) called on businesses to appoint more female directors because it makes sense commercially as well as ethically. ‘Of the Forbes 500 list of the world’s biggest companies only 41 have CEOs who are women,’ she said. ‘That’s 8%. ThatRead More →
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more mainstream, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are a key part of ensuring responsible adoption LAHORE ( Web News ) While potentially offering tremendous benefit, the broad applicability of AI across society must be handled carefully and professional accountants have a key role toRead More →
LAHORE ( Web News ) ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has awarded K-Electric with the highest Platinum status in its trainee development stream of ACCA’s globally celebrated Approved Employer programme. This recognition by the global body for professional accountants is an acknowledgement of KE’s high standards of staffRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) A robust regulatory framework is essential for the future of the profession and for public value An overview of ACCA’s regulatory activities for 2020 is published today, covering qualifications and examinations, developing ACCA’s continuing professional development framework, members’ licensing, monitoring work, and the investigation of complaints andRead More →
LAHORE ( Web News ) More collaboration, more collective action needed to tackle the risks ahead An unmissable era is dawning for the accountancy profession and its role in effective risk management as a result of the global pandemic, environmental sustainability and economic turbulence, says ACCA (the Association of CharteredRead More →
LAHORE ( Web News ) ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) have teamed up to highlight the important role of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) during times of crisis. The Covid-19 pandemic required unprecedented public sector interventions in our societies and economies, globally. Governments hadRead More →
ISLAMABAD (Web News ) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between P@SHA (Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES), Pakistan’s sole representative trade body for the IT & ITES sector, and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the world’s leading body for professional accountants. Both organizations haveRead More →
LAHORE ( Web News ) New tax policies announced recently by G7 communiqué will face hurdles as the proposals are yet to be agreed by the G20 and other jurisdictions, says ACCA today, asserting that the three foundations for a sound tax system are simplicity, certainty and stability. Jason Piper,Read More →
LAHORE ( Web News ) ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is hosting a mega virtual Careers Fair on June 16 to connect talented students and professionals with country’s top employers. Building on last year’s successful inaugural event, this year’s fair will be even bigger and better. The jobRead More →
KARACHI (PRESS RELEASE) In the budget proposals released today by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the global body for professional accountants has urged the government to reduce tax rates to a single digit and ensure broadening of the tax net by adopting Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence leveragingRead More →