STUDY IN PAKISTAN

FOR THE ACA

ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY QUALIFICATIONS
ACA THE QUALIFICATION FOR BUSINESS LEADERS

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THE ACA IN PAKISTAN
G Designed for Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
members, wishing to acquire a globally recognised qualification – the ACA.
G A 24 month programme of advanced level tuition, work experience and
a training contract with an ICAEW approved training office.
G The programme is fully endorsed by ICAP.
G Available from 2008, tuition will be delivered by one of the UK’s most
respected tuition providers.

WHY CHOOSE THE ACA?

The ACA is internationally recognised

Qualified ACAs work in more than 162 countries
worldwide. The international relevance of the ACA
opens up a huge variety of job opportunities and is
highly regarded by international businesses.

The ACA is a highly regarded

accountancy qualification
To stay ahead of your peers, you need a qualification
that inspires business confidence. The ACA teaches
you to think and act in an integrated manner,
applying the highest ethical standards.

Qualified ACAs achieve their career

goals early and are in great demand
Independent surveys demonstrate the greater
earning potential of ACA graduates over other
accountancy bodies. The continual rise in salaries
for qualified ACAs is testament to the value
employers place on the qualification. The ACA –
a career to take you everywhere.

Chartered Accountants Hall, London

ACA – the qualification for business leaders

WHAT DOES THE ACA PROGRAMME LOOK LIKE IN PAKISTAN?
The ACA programme in Pakistan prepares you to Exams
work in an international environment by offering The programme will require you to prepare for and
tuition for the Advanced Stage of the ACA. sit three exams – Business Environment, Business
Reporting and the rigorous Advanced Case Study.
Training contract and work experience
As an ICAP member, you are eligible for credits for
To qualify as an ACA, you will need to study for the
your prior learning and can achieve a maximum of
qualification and gain work experience whilst being
12 credits for the full Professional Stage of the ACA.
employed by an authorised training organisation
You can find out more about applying for credits on
under a training contract.
our website at: www.icaew.com/students.
The accelerated programme in Pakistan is based
on the same technical work experience structure as
the UK qualification, including initial professional
development and structured training in ethics, but
can be completed in just 24 months.

The diagram below explains the ACA programme in Pakistan. It will prepare you to work in an international business environment
with a range of taught courses and work experience designed to complement your ICAP qualification.

Ethics
Advanced Stage
Case study

Ethics Ethics
Technical integration – Technical integration –
business change business reporting

Integrated ethics training throughout

to support business decision-making
Work experience puts your
learning into context

Professional Stage

Ethics Ethics Ethics Ethics

Application Financial Financial
modules Business management accounting Financial Audit and
strategy Taxation
reporting assurance

Ethics Ethics Ethics Ethics

Knowledge Management
Business and Accounting Principles of
modules information Law Assurance
finance taxation

* Credit for prior learning available for the Professional Stage of the ACA
** Credit only available for students who have passed the Business Management exam of the
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HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE?

For further information on the ACA in Pakistan visit our website www.icaew.com/acainpakistan
or contact our student support team at studentsupport@icaew.com

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THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
IN ENGLAND AND WALES
As a world-leading professional accountancy body, The Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) provides
leadership and practical support to over 130,000 members in more
than 162 countries, working with government, industry and regulators
in order to ensure the highest ethical standards are maintained.

Our members provide financial knowledge and guidance based on the

highest technical and ethical standards. They are trained to challenge
people and organisations to think and act differently, to provide clarity
and rigour, and so help and sustain prosperity. The ICAEW ensures these
skills are constantly developed, recognised and valued.

Because of us, people can do business with confidence.

THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

OF PAKISTAN
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) was established
on 1 July 1961 to regulate the profession of accountancy in the Pakistan.
It is a statutory autonomous body established under the Chartered
Accountants Ordinance 1961. The ICAP is a member of International
Federation of Accountants (IFAC), International Accounting Standards
Board (IASB), Confederation of Asian & Pacific Accountants (CAPA) and
South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA).

ICAEW has had a warm and cordial relationship with The Institute of
Chartered Accountants in Pakistan since its inception.

The ICAEW is a founder member of the Common Content project,

an international partnership established to develop enhanced levels
of common educational content for accountants and auditors
throughout the EU.

The ICAEW is a founder member of the Global Accounting Alliance,

a body that represents over 700,000 of the world’s leading professional
accountants and promotes quality, professional services, shares
information, and collaborates on important international issues.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Chartered Accountants’ Hall, PO Box 433, Moorgate Place, London EC2P 2BJ
T +44 (0)1908 248 040

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