ACCA (the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants) has recently awarded a number of leading
technology companies in Pakistan its coveted ‘Approved Employer’ status
recognising employers’ quality staff training and development.
Technology companies
that have recently attained ACCA Approved Employer status under different
streams include leading organisations such as Daraz.pk, CarFirst, Cheetay
Logistics, Folio3 Private Limited, and Punjab Information Technology Board.
“We strongly feel
that the emerging sector in Pakistan has a great potential to create jobs and
improve exports. ACCA remains committed to supporting the tech industry and
we’re closely working with all the players in this ecosystem to ensure these
companies have access to ACCA’s world-class resources and the future-ready
talent to support their growth ambitions.” – Sajjeed Aslam, head of ACCA
Pakistan
ACCA has been
actively involved in the innovation value chain in the country promoting
emerging sectors such as shared service centres. It works closely with
organisations such as National Incubation Centre to encourage new startups and
ACCA qualified members are also offering pro bono services to help tech
entrepreneurs with their business strategy and financial sustainability.
Earlier this year, ACCA team was in Davos highlighting investment opportunities
in Pakistan in the emerging sectors at the
World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting.
The ACCA Approved
Employer status is awarded after a robust approval process to leading
organisations that offer outstanding continuing professional development
opportunities to their finance professionals and that demonstrate superior
professional and ethical values and governance at the workplace.
Respondent of a
recent global employer survey conducted to assess the effectiveness of ACCA’s
Approved Employer programme also confirm the benefits of this programme:
- 81% say their Approved Employer status helps them attract and retain good quality graduates and finance employees.
- 75% say their Approved Employer status is important to them.
- 72% say their Approved Employer status offers significant benefit to their finance employees.
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