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2. Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP)
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Particulars
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International Partners 3 2
Vision 4
Mission
What is a Certified Public Accountant 5
What does a CPA do? 6
Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP) 7
Objects of the Institute 8
Roll of CPA in Pakistan 9
Examination 10
Syllabus 11
Fee Structure 12
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3. International Partners
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International Partners
The Following are the international institutions who recognizes ICPAP’s qualification
SR.
COURSE
PROFESSIONAL BODY 1
ACPA Ireland
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Ireland 2
ACPA UK
Association of Certified Public Accountants, UK. 3
CPFA
Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants, Delaware, USA. 4
CFC
Institute of Financial Consultants, Canada. 5
CIAT
Association of Accounting Technicians, Canada. 6
ACCEA
Association of Certified Corporate Accountants, USA. 7
ACIS
Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan 8
ACMA
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK 9
ACPA
Association of Certified Project Accountants USA 10
ACT
Chartered Institute of Corporate Treasurers, USA 11
ACFM
Chartered Institute of Professional Financial Managers, USA 12
LIFA
International Research Association, UK 13
APA
Institute of Professional Accountants (IPA) UK

4. Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP)
Vision
To be the premier business qualification in Pakistan, comparable to the best in the world.
Mission
To enhance the value ad distinctiveness of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification, to promote high standards of professional conduct and technical competence of members to safeguard public interest and to provide quality professional education and training thereby creating a competitive advantage for members.

5. What is a Certified Public Accountant?
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What is a Certified Public Accountant?
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is the professional designation for management consultants, working executives, professional accountants, financial and corporate managers. The CPA certification provides distinction in today's economic climate and an expertise in business areas that are critical to the decision making process.
The CPAs unique perspective is invaluable in business, public and government accounting which authenticates that you possess the skills and knowledge necessary to be an influential member of the management team. Companies throughout the country support the CPA program by hiring them and by encouraging their employees to become CPAs.
The member’s list of CPA include individuals holding top management positions, and those aspiring to become the leaders of the next decade, in the field of financial accounting, management accounting, cost accounting and financial management. Regardless of where you are in your career or the size of your organization, the CPA provides an added dimension to your professional development.

6. Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP)
What Does A CPA Do?
Today, the role of CPA is the most demanding in the Pakistan economic community in general and in the world in particular. The CPAs ability to provide the information necessary to determine and evaluate the past, present and future economic activities of organizations is vital in our changing business environment.
CPAs apply their skills in Accounting, Auditing, Corporate Laws, Tax Laws, Personal Financial Planning, Management Policy, Management Information System, Computer Operations and other areas in Business, Industry, Government and Education.

7. Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP)
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP) was established as a non-profit organization under license of the Federal Government of Pakistan granted by Registrar Joint Stock Companies under Societies Registration Act of XXI of 1860 in June 1992 with the objective of imparting world class training in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management, Corporate and Tax Laws to students, working executives and professionals in Pakistan. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP) launched the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Program in 1994 with a state of the art course design and curriculum. Over the years, the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Program received overwhelming response from a wide cross section of students, professional and working executives. Currently there are 700 CPAs who successfully completed the CPA Program of ICPAP and received the CPA membership. Today the ICPAP is the leading voice of corporate accountants and financial executives. Members consist of professionals such as chief financial officers, chief executive officers, financial controllers and others in the field of corporate accounting and financial management.
The ICPAP evaluates the credential of candidates, administers the examination, grants certificates and ensures that CPAs continue to meet the professional developments necessary to retain their certificates in good standing. The ICPAP functions under the overall guidance of the Board of Governors comprising of Certified Public Accountants/Chartered Accountants/Cost & Management Accountants, leading consultants, seniors officers, bankers and corporate executives. The ICPAP staff plans and implements the ICPAP activities within the framework of policies and procedures established by the Board of Governors. The Academic Council comprises of practitioners and distinguished academicians and other leading educational institutions. The ICPAP is accredited with a team of qualified and experienced professional staff and faculty members.

8. Objects of The Institute
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Objects of The Institute
The Principle Objects of the Institute are:-
To advance the theory and practice of accountancy in its all aspects.
To recruit, educate, train and assess by means of examination or otherwise a body of members skilled in these areas.
To preserve at all times the professional independence of accountants in whatever capacities they may be serving.
To maintain high standards of practice and professional conduct by all its members.
To do all such things as may advance the profession of accountancy in relation to public practice, industry, commerce, education and the public service

9. The Role of CPA in Pakistan
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The Role of CPA in Pakistan
Businesses today have diversified so much and are complex as they are challenging. Highly qualified business professional are needed to provide you with sound accounting and financial advice and assistance.
CPAs play a critical role in providing the services and expertise needed to ensure business stay ahead of current trends in the competitive commercial world, whatever locally and internationally. CPAs uphold the motto “Service With Technical Excellence” in:-
Public Practice
The practice side of the profession is undertaken by individuals or groups of individuals in partnership, auditing, analyzing the accounts, advising on information and financial structure and systems and agreeing taxation liabilities with Inland Revenue Department are major functions of most practicing firms of CPAs.
The services provided by practicing firms of CPAs, however, are more extensive. Today, CPAs in public practice are expected to provide advices on corporate structure and finance. In fact they act as advisers on financial control procedures and to undertake financial advisory, liquidation and company reconstruction work. CPAs with their broad knowledge of taxation also advise on the taxation implications of business and projected investment decisions.

10. Information Technology
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Information Technology
With the advent of the age of Information Technology, companies of all sizes are increasingly reliant on computers. It is to their accountants that management very often seek their advice on the use of computers for information management purposes.
Financial Services
In the face of growing complexity, change and competition, businessmen need expert financial advice. Financial services have therefore, become a major growth areas, and is also one in which many CPAs are serving.
The need for financial services is reflected in the greater demand for the specialization services of merchant banks and other similar financial services organizations. Clients of such services are advised on the merits of particular courses of action; on ways & means to raise finance on the best terms and on the optimum utilization of their existing assets. CPAs advice with their unique training and also expertise in financial accounting and analysis are particularly sought by financial institutions and are highly demanded in the financial services sector.

11. Management Consultancy
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Management Consultancy
With their wide experience in finance and information systems and their training in the areas of analytical techniques, CPAs act as specialists in firms of management consultants. In fact, many firms of practicing CPAs today operate their own management consultancy divisions. These management consultants have undertaken assignments to provide specialist’s advice on such as business strategy, financial management, personnel administration, information technology, production planning, systems and financial control.
Public Sector Services
The expansion in the responsibilities and financial commitments of government departments and public sector entities in the recent years has led to the growth in the number of appointments for qualified accountants. The increasing interest in the public sector in the area of financial management and control provides great opportunities for CPAs, undertaking appointments such as treasury accountants, finance officers, tax officers of government auditors.

12. Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP)
Industry & Commerce
Faced with the competitive and volatile business conditions of the present time, modern industrial and commercial organizations are obliged to adopt new methods, skills and technology to maintain a competitive edge. To such organizations, the CPAs with their thorough knowledge and extensive exposure in financial affairs and business methods are invaluable assets. In industry or commerce & trade, CPAs occupy positions as financial controllers, management accountants, company secretaries or internal auditors.
With a qualification which offers great career mobility, CPAs also branch out from the financial sphere into other fields within an organization. Their broad accountancy training enables CPAs to fill appointments in general management, production, sales and marketing .

13. Membership of the Institute
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The Institute confers professional membership upon persons who fulfill the prescribed conditions as to education qualifications and experience in management. On admission, Associate and Fellow Members are entitled to use the designatory letters of ACPA, FCPA respectively. Membership of the Institute carries high academic and professional status for those who qualify its examinations and admitted as members on fulfillment of the prescribed conditions.
Membership of the Institute

14. Examination of the Institute
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Examination of the Institute
Examinations are held twice a year, i.e. June and December of every year.
Admission Criteria
The candidates who hold a bachelor degree (14 years of education) in any of the disciplines i.e. B.Com, B.A, BBA, BSc, are eligible to apply in CPA program. The admissions are taken through out the year as CPA is a distance learning program. The registered candidates are provided with monthly news letters, assignments, past papers and course material during their semester. The exams are conducted twice a year in June and in December of every year in all major cities of Pakistan and different cities of Middle East Countries. For further detail, a copy of prospectus may be ordered by sending a demand draft/pay order for Rs.600/- in favour of ICPAP at the liaison office of the institute or visit our website at

15. Syllabus of Examination
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Syllabus of Examination
Course Code
Course Name
Module-1 (FUNDAMENTALS)
S-101
Business English and Communication
S-102
Economic Analysis & Business Environment
S-103
Quantitative Methods and Technics
Module-2 (KNOWLEDGE)
K-201
Financial Accounting
K-202
Cost and Management Accounting
K-203
Financial Management
Module-3 (ESSENTIALS)
E-301
Mercantile Law
E-302
Audit and Assurance
E-303
Information Technology Management, Audit & Control
Module-4 (SKILLS)
S-401
Taxation Laws
S-402
Business Analysis and Decision Making
S-403
Financial and Corporate Reporting
Module-5 (PROFESSIONAL)
P-501
Corporate Law and Governance
P-502
Advanced Performance Management
P-503
Advanced Management Accounting
Course Code
Course Name
Module-6 (SPECIALIZATION)
SP-601
Advanced Taxation
SP-602
Advanced Auditing and Assurance
SP-603
Advanced Financial Management OR
SP-611
Forensic Accounting
SP-612
Fraud Investigation and Audit
SP-613
Anti Money Laundering Measures and Business Ethics
SP-621
Capital Market and Financial Planning
SP-622
Advanced Risk Management
SP-623
Retail and Consumer Banking Operations
SP-631
Human Resource Accounting and Auditing
SP-632
Human Resource Management
SP-633
Human Resource Planning and Development

16. Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP)
ICPAP COURSES
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
CPA
SPECIALIZATION
Advanced Taxation
Advanced Auditing and Assurance
Advanced Financial Management
PROFESSIONAL
Corporate Law and Governance
Advanced Performance Management
Advanced Management Accounting
SKILLS
Taxation Laws
Business Analysis and Decision Making
Financial and Corporate Reporting
ESSENTIALS
Mercantile Law
Audit and Assurance
Information Technology Management, Audit & Control
KNOWLEDGE
Financial Accounting
Cost and Management Accounting
Financial Management
FUNDAMENTALS
Business English and Communication
Economic Analysis and Business Environment
Quantitative Methods and Techniques
Professional Level
MODUlE-4
MODUlE-3
MODUlE-2
MODUlE-1
MODUlE-5
MODUlE-6
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
PGDPA
SKILLS
Taxation Laws
Business Analysis and Decision Making
Financial and Corporate Reporting
ESSENTIALS
Mercantile Law
Audit and Assurance
Information Technology Management, Audit & Control
KNOWLEDGE
Financial Accounting
Cost and Management Accounting
Financial Management
FUNDAMENTALS
Business English and Communication
Economic Analysis and Business Environment
Quantitative Methods and Techniques
Operational Level
MODUlE-4
MODUlE-3
MODUlE-2
MODUlE-1
CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
Cert.PA
KNOWLEDGE
Financial Accounting
Cost and Management Accounting
Financial Management
FUNDAMENTALS
Business English and Communication
Economic Analysis and Business Environment
Quantitative Methods and Techniques
Foundation Level
MODUlE-2
MODUlE-1

17. Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan (ICPAP)
Fee Structure
Certificate in Public Accounting (Cert.PA)
Particulars
No. of Papers
Pakistani Students
Overseas Pakistani Students
Non-Pakistani Students
Rupees
US $
Registration Fee
19,500
21,500
200
Total Registration Fee
Module-1
1000 x 3
3,000
1500 x 3
4,500 90
Module-2
Total Exemption/ Examination Fee
6,000
9,000
180
Certificate Fee
2,500 60
1,500 20
Annual Subscription for Member
Total
4,000 80
G. Total
29,500
34,500
460
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Accounting (PGDPA)
Particulars
No. of Papers
Pakistani Students
Overseas Pakistani Students
Non Pakistani Students
Rupees
US $
Registration Fee
19,500
21,500
200
Total Registration Fee
Module-1
1000 x 3
3,000
1500 x 3
4,500 90
Module-2
Module-3
Module-4
Total Exemption/ Examination Fee
12,000
18,000
360
2,500 60
Diploma Fee
Annual Subscription for Member
1,500 20
4,000 80
Total
G. Total
35,500
43,500
640

18. Fee Structure Exemptions Offered
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Exemptions Offered
Subject to the prescribed bye-laws, rules and regulations, exemptions are offered from Institute’s examinations. The details exemptions can be viewed from our web: (Exemption Criteria Rules).
Fee Structure
Life Membership
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Particulars
No. of Papers
Pakistani Students
Overseas Pakistani Students
Non-Pakistani Students
Rupees
US $
Registration Fee
19,500
21,500
200
Total Registration Fee
Module-1
1000 x 3
3,000
1500 x 3
4,500 90
Module-2
Module-3
Module-4
Module-5
Module-6
1500 x 6
Total Exemption/ Examination Fee
18,000
27,000
540
2,500 60
1,500 20
Membership Fee
Annual Subscription for Member
4,000 80
Total
52,500
820
G. Total
41,500
Life Membership may be granted to the associate/ fellow members of the institute upon payment of Rs.15,000/- as Life Membership fee. Life members are not required to pay their annual subscription of Rs.1,500/-.
*Note:- The fee once paid is not refundable

19. Worldwide Regional Coordinators
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Worldwide Regional Coordinators
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
ABU-DHABI
DUBAI
Mr. Shafiq-Ur-Rehman
Syed Imran Hasnain Jeffery
Regional Coordinator
Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Tel:
Tel:
Mob:
Mob:
SHARJAH
Mr. Kashif Ahmad
Mr. Muhammad Kamran Suleman
Additional Regional Coordinator
Sharjah-UAE
Tel:
Tel:
Mob:
Mob
QATAR
DOHA
Mr. Rizwan Asghar
Mr. Hassan Jameel
Doha-Qatar
Doha-Qatar.
Tel:
Tel:
Mob:
CANADA
AUSTRALIA & EAST TIMOR
Mr. Muhammad Imran
Mr. Aziz- ul-Haq
ETT Group CFO
70 Belfield Road, Unit No 11,
C/o Transglobal Marketing Pty
Rexdale ON, Maw 1G3, Canada
. NT Ltd. GPO Box # 3405
Tel:
Darwin NT 0801 Australia
Mob:
Mob:

20. Worldwide Regional Coordinators
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Worldwide Regional Coordinators
CAMBODIA
PHNOM PENH
Mr. Shafquat Hussain
Prof. Dr. Yean Rithy
Regional Coordinator
Additional Regional Coordinator
Phnom Penh
Kingdom Of Cambodia
Tel:
Tel:
Mob:
Mob:
SCOTLAND
BAGHDAD – IRAQ & BAGRAM – AFGHANISTAN
Mr. Thappuwarige Vishwajith
Mr. Adnan Khan Yousaf Zai
Bagram-Afghanistan & Baghdad-IRAQ
Scotland, UK
Tel:
Tel:
Mobile:
AL-KHOBAR KSA
KABUL – AFGHANISTAN
Mr. Tahir Siddique
Mr. Arif Muhammad
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Kabul-Afghanistan
Tel:
Tel:
Mob:
Mob:
JEDDAH KSA
AL-RIYADH KSA
Dr. Farooq Kamal
Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Bajwa
Regional Coordinator
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Tel:
Tel:
Mob:
Mob:
UNITED KINGDOM
Muhammad Afzal
195 Grafton Rd., Dagenham, Essex,
RM8 3QA, UK
Tel:
Fax:

21. Nationwide Regional Coordinators
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Nationwide Regional Coordinators
LAHORE
KARACHI
Mr. Umar Hayat
Mr. Irfan Ahmad Shujrah
Regional Director
Regional Coordinator
Lahore-Pakistan
Karachi-Pakistan
Tel:
Tel:
Mob:
Mob:
SARGODHA/JHANG
HYDERABAD, KHAIRPUR MIR's, & INTERIOR SINDH
Mr. Muhammad Naveed Zafar
Mr. Waqas Ali
Sargodha/Jhang-Pakistan
Hyderabad-Pakistan
Tel:
Mob :+92
Mob:
D.G. KHAN
MULTAN
Mr. Muhammad Umar Khan
Mr. Amir Nawaz
Dera Ghazi Khan-Pakistan
Multan-Pakistan
Cell:
Tel:
Cell:
Mob:
QUETTA-BALUCHISTAN
BAHALWALPUR
Mr. Jahangir Khan
Mr. Javaid Iqbal Ch
Quetta-Pakistan
Bahawalpur-Pakistan
Tel: +92
Mob:
Mob:
MARDAN
ABBOTTABAD
Mr. Adnan Khan Yousafzai
Mr.Muhammad Anees Khan
Mardan - Pakistan
Abbotabad - Pakistan
cell:
Tel:
Cell:

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Plot 13, Street 42, Sector F-8/1, Islamabad-Pakistan.
Tel:
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Web:
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