Accountancy and Commerce
In Pakistan, Accounting Career could be started in two areas namely profession in accounting as well as Career in Cost and Sales Management. You can get yourself certified from Institutes of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) by getting CA (Chartered Accountancy) qualification. And if you are interested in Cost & Management Accounting then the best institute for you is The Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan.
All business concerns very small to large corporation operating in any field need persons to perform accounting job to maiantain the accounting and finance of it. So the demand of accounting and finance professionals can never be declined.
Types of Accounting Degree in Pakistan
Associate, Undergraduate & Graduate Programs in Accounting
I.Com (Intermediate of Commerce)
An associate's degree or intermediate of commerce in Pakistan in accounting or commerce will train you for further learning in the field of accounting. It is a basic degree/certificate offered by technical board/education boards in each province.
B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)
A bachelor’s degree or B.Com often leads to work in corporations or in private accounting firms and companies. bachelor degree can be obtained after a 2 years course in colleges or universities. However; four year degrees (BS or B.Com. (Hons) are also being offered by many of the degree awarding institutions.
Commerce and Economics Post-Graduate Programs
Commerce and Economics Graduate /Master Programs
M.Com (Master of Commerce)
A master degree like M.Com are generally for those whose careers demand higher levels of understanding of specific feature of the profession.
C.A (Chartered Accountancy)
Chartered Accountancy is a rewarding career and there are excellent prospects for employment in audit firms as well as in local companies, multi-nationals, local and foreign banks. Students start as trainee accountants in accounting firms.
ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountant)
ACCA is a British chartered accountancy body and one of the world's largest and fastest-growing accountancy bodies. it has seen tremendous growth during the last five years with thousands of students enrolling every year into ACCA programs.
CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is a UK based professional body offering training and qualification in management accountancy and related subjects.