ACCA Pakistan and Coca-Cola Beverages Pakistan (CCBPL) Co-Host the Corporate Dinner

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Coca-Cola Beverages Pakistan Limited (CCBPL) co-hosted a corporate dinner with the ACCA executive team based on the theme ‘Education to Employment’.

The corporate dinner was aimed to enlighten the prestigious employers and educational institutes about the development plan of ACCA for the students and members through capacity building and greater prosperity by enhancing the finance profession.

At the event, Helen Brand shared that “ACCA is a diverse organisation, and we want to keep it that way. Our members work across the public and non-profit sectors, in public practice and in the corporate sector. They add value across the whole spectrum of business activity”.

Further she added that “Constant consultation with employers is important. We work to ensure the qualifications our members work so hard to attain are respected and valued wherever they may wish to work. We keep up-to-date with your needs through dedicated staff across our markets that develop better links with and support for employers. ACCA being a global professional body is closely aligned with employers’ requirements and aspirations for your businesses”.

Coca-Cola Beverages Pakistan Limited (CCBPL)Public Affairs and Communications Director Zafar Abbas Jafri delivered a key note address highlighting CCBPL's contributions to the economy and its extensive community welfare projects. He said, “I take great pride in sharing with you that sustainability is deeply embedded in our business. We have a simple belief that if we cannot help create sustainable communities where we operate, we won’t have a sustainable business. Our focus areas are water, women empowerment and promoting active and healthy lifestyle amongst the youth, education and broader societal development,” he added.

The dinner was attended by Helen Brand, Chief Executive, ACCA; Barrie Jackson, Non-Executive Advisor to the Chief Executive, ACCA; Steve Heathcote, Executive Director-Markets ACCA; Peter Large, Executive Director, ACCA; Raymond Jack, Executive Director Finance & Operations, ACCA;  Stuart Dunlop, Regional Director-MENASA, ACCA, Sajjeed Aslam, Head of ACCA Pakistan and other senior representation from the education and sector and the two organisations.