LAHORE: The graduates of Government College University Lahore (GCU) are likely to get exemptions from some ACCA papers, besides getting opportunities for financial incentives for the ACCA qualification.
The University and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Pakistan inked memorandum of understanding (MoU) which main features include providing a route for GCU graduates of B.Com (Honors) and B.Sc (Honors) in
Business, Accounting and Finance programmes to study the ACCA qualification, including exemptions from ACCA papers F1 to F9 in line with ACCA's global accreditation policy.–Agencies
The accord was signed by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Hassan Amir Shah and ACCA Pakistan Head Sajjeed at a ceremony at the University's Syndicate Committee Room.
Speaking on the occasion, Sajjeed Aslam said that they would review the courses being taught at GCU, adding that in an ideal case, maximum exemption from nine ACCA papers could be granted in line with ACCA's global accreditation policy.
He said ACCA Pakistan produces more than 120 research papers every year.
VC Prof Shah said that ACCA and GCU share common interests in advancement of the finance profession in Pakistan and affording the opportunity for individuals to pursue globally relevant qualifications.
The highlight of the MoU includes conducting joint research with GCU students and faculty members, and inviting GCU to contribute articles or case studies which can be published in ACCA magazines and international journals.