ACCA MNP Meeting

Dear Readers,

This is to share with you that I chairmed a very positive and productive meeting of the ACCA MNP.

Below is a summary of the non-confidential proceedings:

Major challenges, opportunities, strengths and improvements were discussed for betterment of the profession and wider society with a positive impact for our beloved Pakistan while also creating positive global impact.

Major breakthroughs, initiatives and proposals put forward at the IA2018 were shared with MNP members.

Relevant committees and societies’ tasks and targets were also finalized along with some other initiatives being put in motion.

Taxation Committee’s works were shared, being already in motion.

Key initiatives including, Thursday Huddles, Employer Engagements, Regulator Engagements, e.t.c. were also recommended to be given increased impetus.

Feel free to share your suggestions.

Sincerely,

Omer Zaheer Meer

Communicating Members’ Voices – Meeting with ACCA CEO

Dear Readers,

Peace be on you all,

Had a very productive meeting with Ms. Helen Brand, CEO of #ACCA, the largest global accountancy body in human history. In all my interactions, I’ve always found her to be very articulate and a methodical professional, yet at the same time being a very humble and friendly person.

Vital proposals regarding ACCA fraternity and brand, culminated from the feedbacks of the members and the collective wisdom of representatives, were shared and discussed at length with her and Sundeep Takwani. Sundeep is also an impressive professional.

Although it was peak period professionally, the importance of advocacy and contributing to my Alma-mater & wider society meant that I took extra time off work. And it was well worth it. The contents of the discussions were confidential, but let me share that ACCA believes in Thinking Ahead so look forward to the exciting times and initiatives ahead.

SAJJEED ASLAM, FCA arif mirza Ayla Majid Brian McEnery

 

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ACCA AGM & MNP 2018-2020

Dear Readers,

Peace be on you,

It’s with great pleasure that I share this news that I was honored to have attended and represented members at the AGM of ACCA Pakistan. Futhermore, I’ve also been venerated with the honor of representing the members in Pakistan on the Members’ Network Panel (MNP) of the largest global accountancy body, ACCA.

May I also take this opportunity to express my gratitude towards all my family, friends, colleagues and executives at ACCA. I’ll continue to meet and exceed your expectations for the betterment of the fraternity in line with my track record.

Below are some pictures from the event.

ACCA Pakistan “Working Group on Taxation”

Assalam O Alikum (Peace be on you),

The above is a picture from one of the events launching ACCA’s last pre-budget proposals. We’re planning for a revamp of the ACCA taxation committee and opening up to have some more competent professionals join us with their valuable contributions for the profession, country and their Alma-mater.

Below is the snapshot of a recent email from ACCA to members across Pakistan. Please feel free to share this in your circle and get in touch if you’re the right person.

Dear ACCA Members ACCA Pakistan MNP has decided to setup a working group under the Taxation Subcommittee. The objective of this working group will be to interact with the Federal Board of Revenue initially and expand its remit to the Provincial Revenue Authorities under the leadership of Omer Zaheer Meer, FCCA, Head of Taxation Sub Committee, ACCA Pakistan and offer the following: Provide regular feedback and suggestions on circulars/policy matters pertaining to taxation Prepare budget proposals (initially federal and later on expand them to the provincial proposals too) and forward them to Federal and Provincial Ministries of Finance. The budget proposals should be prepared in such a way that they present a holistic as well as sectoral suggestions for Pakistan’s Annual Budget Discuss, deliberate and critically evaluate issues pertaining to taxation and present the critical evaluation to Federal and Provincial Profile the ACCA Pakistan Members Network Panel and the subcommittee to the taxation regulators in Pakistan This working group will consist of 3-5 members working in the taxation sector in strategic positions with considerable experience of the sector. Members with a diverse view point on taxation of different business sectors are encouraged to share their CVs and a personal statement describing their claim to merit for these position with us. Those members who are keen to join this working group should send us their CV and personal statement by replying to this email. We will look forward to your responses by 24 February 2017. Haroon A Jan Regional Head of Member Affairs – MENASA ACCA Pakistan 61-C  Main Gulberg  Lahore Pakistan

Kind Regards,

Omer Zaheer Meer,

Managing Partner,

Millennium Law & Corporate Company