ACCA signs an MoU with FAST University to support students pursuing education in accountancy

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.