ACCA Pakistan joins hands with BP

ACCA Pakistan awarded BP Pakistan Exploration with Platinum Approved Employer status in recognition of their commitment towards training and development of ACCA trainees. ACCA’s Approved Employer Scheme plays a pivotal role in the recruitment, development and retention of the ACCA qualified employees in the approved organisations. It allows organisations to reach global best practice in the provision of learning and development opportunities for ACCA trainees and members. The certificate was presented to Mr Farhan Sadiq- Head of Finance, BP by Mr Arif Masud Mirza, Head of ACCA Pakistan. During the ceremony Mr Farhan Sadiq emphasized BP’s commitment to professional excellence and the role of organisations such as ACCA Pakistan in supporting the industry to achieve the same. He stated, “BP looks forward to continuous engagement and co-operation with ACCA in achieving this objective”. Speaking at the occasion, Mr Arif Masud Mirza discussed potential areas of cooperation between BP Pakistan and ACCA Pakistan, including training of Cambridge ICFE, IFRS Diploma and Diploma in Financial Management for its employees. He also highlighted the launching of a Career Portal that would facilitate screening process for recruitment by ACCA Approved Employers in the future.