Corporate Corner: PIPFA and ACCA sign MoU

Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (Pipfa) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ACCA Pakistan in a ceremony held at Audit & Accounts Training Institute (AATI) Lahore. Pipfa President Mohammad Maqbool, on the occasion, said the initiative has proven that ACCA recognised the importance of collaborating with other national professional accountancy bodies to give maximum opportunities to finance professionals. ACCA Pakistan Head Sajjeed Aslam said the public sector was the backbone of the country and it was important for professionals to have the right skill set. “ACCA will work with Pipfa to ensure capacity building of accountants,” he said. MOU were signed in presence of Muhammad Sharif, Vice President PIPFA, Shahzad Raza Syed, Director General AATI & Member PIPFA BOG, Mr. Sajid Hussain, Member PIPFA BOG, Mr. Usman Ahsan, Member PIPFA BOG, Mrs. Rozina Muzammil, Executive Director PIPFA, Mr. Faisal Azeem, Head of Education North and Ms. Sabahat Khan, Business Relationship Manager Learning, ACCA Pakistan.