The MoU is aimed at furthering collaboration and partnership
between the two esteemed organisations to support students pursuing an
education in finance and accountancy, and to build capacity in the profession
to support Pakistan’s economic growth.
The MoU was inked by Stephen Heathcote, Executive
Director-Markets, ACCA and Dr. Anjum Ali, Campus Director, National University
of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST). Speaking on the occasion, Stephen
said; ‘ACCA is very pleased to partner with an esteemed higher education
institution such as National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences. The
MoU aims to provide future young leaders with professional accounting
qualifications that are recognised globally. Students of FAST will also get an
opportunity to study ACCA alongside their university degree through ‘ACCA
embedded programme.’
“The University has equality, opportunity and social justice at
the heart of its vision. We want to provide best-in-class services to our students
and partnering with ACCA puts us in the right direction.” Said National
University of Computer &Emerging Sciences.
ACCA has awarded the university with seven exemptions for their BS
Accounting & Finance students. The ceremony was attended by Stuart Dunlop,
Regional Director-MENASA, ACCA, Sajjeed Aslam, Head of ACCA Pakistan, Raymond
Jack, Executive Director Finance & Operations, Dr Hamid Hassan, Head of
Department, FAST School of Management, Aamer Allaudin FCCA, Assistant
Professor, FAST School of Management and other senior representation from the
two parties.
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