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

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

• International Islamic University

  PhD Economics Punjab - Islamabad

  HEC ranking: 8 / 24 in category of General

  International Islamic University - Islamabad

• Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

  M.Phil and PhD in Economics Punjab - Islamabad

  HEC ranking: Not Available

  Pakistan Institute of Developmen - Islamabad

• Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

  M.Phil and PhD in Economics Punjab - Islamabad

  HEC ranking: 1/19 General Universities Small

  Pakistan Institute of Developmen - Islamabad

• Government College University

  PhD in Economics Punjab - Faisalabad

  HEC ranking: 2/12 in Category of General Universities (Medium)

  Government College University - Faisalabad

• Lahore School of Economics

  M.Phil in Economics Punjab - Lahore

  HEC ranking: 13/8 in category of Business Education

  Lahore School of Economics - Lahore

• University of Peshawar

  MPhil and PhD Economics KPK - Peshawar

  HEC ranking: 4 / 13 in category of General (Large)

  University of Peshawar - Peshawar

Commerce and Economics Graduate /Master Programs

• International Islamic University

  Master in Economics Punjab - Islamabad

  HEC ranking: 8 / 24 in category of General

  International Islamic University - Islamabad

• Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

  MSc in Economics Punjab - Islamabad

  HEC ranking: Not Available

  Pakistan Institute of Developmen - Islamabad

• Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

  MSc in Economics Punjab - Islamabad

  HEC ranking: 1/19 General Universities Small

  Pakistan Institute of Developmen - Islamabad

• Bahauddin Zakariya University

  Master in commerce Punjab - Multan

  HEC ranking: 3 / 17 in category of General

  Bahauddin Zakariya University - Multan

• The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan

  M.COM Punjab - Bahawalpur

  HEC ranking: 8 / 13 in category of General (Large)

  The Islamia University of Bahawa - Bahawalpur

• University of the Punjab

  M.Com Punjab - Lahore

  HEC ranking: 1 / 13 in category of General (Large)

  University of the Punjab - Lahore

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.