ACCA has been recognised and respected across the world for almost 100 years, and currently has nearly 300,000 students and members in 160 countries. In Pakistan,  written examinations are held in June and December and computer based tests are administered on demand through registration at institutions certified by ACCA. Fee details available with ACCA and registrations are also made through local ACCA representatives.

ACCA Professional scheme: This qualification enables you to become a Chartered Certified Accountant, use the designator letters ACCA, and work in any aspect of finance or management in any business.

Accounting Technician scheme: The Accounting Technician Scheme is an introduction to accountancy. With this qualification you can call yourself a Certified Accounting Technician and use the designation CAT after your name and can support financial managers in any type of business all over the world.

In addition to June and December ACCA examinations, British Council also manages ACCA computer based examinations. These are on-demand examinations which are conducted for ACCA and CAT initial levels i.e. T1, T2, T3, T4, 1.1 and 1.2. ACCA CBE exams are conducted through registered ACCA CBE centres.

List of registered ACCA institutes

CFA Institute is an international, non profit member organization of more than 82,000 investment practitioners and educators in over 124 countries. CFA’s mission is to ‘To lead the investment profession globally by setting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence.’

The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation is a globally recognized standard for measuring the competence and integrity of investment professionals. Three levels of examination measure a candidate's ability to apply the fundamental knowledge of investment principles at a professional level. The CFA exam is administered annually in 145 countries worldwide for nearly 110,000 candidates. In Pakistan, the British Council Examinations Services in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad administer the CFA examination.

To practise medicine in the UK, doctors who hold an acceptable medical qualification from medical schools outside the European Economic Area can apply for limited registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). One of the routes towards getting limited registration with the GMC is by taking the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test. Part 1 of the PLAB test can be taken in Islamabad and Karachi in Pakistan (PLAB1). Part 2 is taken in the UK. Exams are held in March, July and November. Fee for Part 1 is STG145 and  registration is through the British Council offices in Islamabad and Karachi. For further information about PLAB1 visit the General Medical Council’s Webster or  view our detailed PLAB Information Sheet.

Note: Forthcoming PLAB 1 exam

Test Date: 11 February 2010
Closing Date: 17 December 2009

The MRCP (UK) Exam plays an essential role in the overall educational experience and continuing professional development of physicians in the UK. It is a pre-requisite for physicians wishing to undergo training in a medically related specialty in the UK.

The MRCP (UK) Examination also contributes to the international arena of postgraduate medical education. It provides a professional standard against which physicians working outside the UK may measure their level of attainment. It is also being used by medical educationalists in other countries in respect of local postgraduate assessments.

It has become essential for individuals who wish to succeed in the global business arena to possess first-rate English language skills and the ability to converse with accounting and finance professionals within the international business community. Read more...

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The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) is a leading professional body for Commercial and Business Development Managers and an internationally recognized examining and awarding body for Business and Management students.

Courses: ICM offers a range of qualifications in Business & Management, Sales Management & Marketing, Marketing Advertising & PR, Journalism & Media Studies, Corporate Governance, Legal Studies, Human Resources Development, Hospitality Management, Project Management, Office Practice & Management, International Trade, Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, Tourism & Business Studies, Commercial Studies, and Accounting & Finance.

Levels:  Certificate Level (Foundation Year), Diploma Level (HNC Level), Advanced Diploma (HND Level) & Graduate Diploma (Hons Level)

Note: ICM Awards are recognised by UCAS for degree entry purposes in UK Universities & Colleges.

ICM Approved Centres
ICM Course Portfolio
For more details please visit www.icm.ac.uk

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