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21 Papers

Equivalent to Masters Degree

5.5 Years

The Chartered Accountancy Programme focuses on building a strong foundation in strategic-decision making and accounting advisory services. The program will provide broad knowledge in topics of business, economics, auditing, taxation, management, and information systems. On successful completion of the program, the students will possess strong analytical and communication abilities to succeed in the business environment. As a Chartered Accountant, the students will have to be able to provide accounting, audit, tax, advisory, and management services to business organizations. They will have the opportunity to work in multinational corporations, oil refineries, banks or even start their accountancy firm. A Chartered Accountant is not only in high demand in Pakistan but also globally.

Why Chartered Accountancy
  • Chartered Accountants have a myriad of career options including working in high multinational corporations, advising governments, and supporting charities and businesses from every industry all over the world.
  • Students with a Chartered Accountancy qualification are sought by employers all over the world.
  • The starting salaries for chartered accountants are impressive and compare favorably with salaries for those starting out in the law, general management and banking.
  • The HEC equates CA qualification to a Master’s qualification in Commerce.
  • Chartered Accountancy is a secure qualification because no matter the company size everyone needs a chartered accountant.

Roadmap

CA is a five-year program consisting of four levels and a training program:

  • Pre-requisite Competencies (PRC)
  • Certificate in Accounting and Finance (CAF)
  • Certified Finance and Accounting Professional (CFAP)
  • Multi-Subject Assessment (MSA)
  • Training program: the students have to join a firm

After the successful completion of PRC and CAF, it is mandatory for students to join an authorized training organization for a period of three and a half years. The training will include specific learning for each field of specialization in accountancy through practical experience. After one year of completion of their training, the students will also be required to give their CFAP exams. Once the relevant CFAP exams are cleared, the students will be eligible to give their MSA papers.
Moreover, as part of the CA program focus is also given to improve the students speaking and presentation skills. For this it is compulsory for the students to take the presentation and communication skills course.