Islamabad: A delegation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) visited the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat, engaging in discussions with Chairman HEC Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar to explore collaborative opportunities. The talks centered on enhancing research and capacity building, as well as discussing the equivalence and accreditation of qualifications.

According to Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, the ACCA team, which included Executive Director (Relationships) ACCA Lucia Real Martin and CEO ACCA Pakistan Assad Hameed Khan, highlighted the operations and achievements of ACCA within the country. The delegation praised HEC’s contributions to higher education and presented the successes of ACCA centers and professionals in Pakistan.

The meeting also covered the impact of accountancy professionals on the national economy and the potential for strengthening connections between academia and professional bodies. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar emphasized the significance of Chartered Accountancy professionals and stressed the importance of advancing literacy in Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital currency, and supporting entrepreneurship. He also advocated for continuous professional development across academic disciplines, including Chartered Accountancy, to bolster the national economy.