ISLAMABAD
\nLahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a shared goal of advancing financial literacy among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
\nThe MoU was signed by President LCCI, Kashif Anwar and ACCA\u2019s Head of Pakistan, Assad Hameed Khan. ACCA President, Joseph Owolabi, and senior management of both the organisations were also present at the signing ceremony.
\nThe agreement sets out to raise awareness, build capacity, and enable knowledge exchange among SME professionals and entrepreneurs. Both organisations will support initiatives to enhance financial literacy and help build a robust tax culture.
\nAt the signing ceremony, LCCI President, Kashif Anwar, said: \u2018I would like to congratulate not only LCCI and ACCA, but also all stakeholders, the business community, and member organisations on the signing of this agreement.
\nIt will strengthen the existing collaboration between LCCI and ACCA and support the LCCI member organisations with their capacity building needs, particularly around taxation and financial acumen.\u2019
\nACCA president, Joseph Owolabi, commented: \u2018We\u2019re delighted to formalise our partnership with LCCI and support capacity building in Pakistan\u2019s SME sector.
\nWe\u2019re committed to providing SMEs with the necessary tools and skills to navigate the complex financial landscape and make informed decisions underpinned by effective governance and driving sustainable growth. I\u2019m certain the cooperation between ACCA and LCCI will bring positive change.\u2019
\nAssad Hameed Khan, Head of ACCA Pakistan, added: \u2018This partnership has the potential to serve as a platform for SMEs to upskill and bolster their vital contribution to Pakistan\u2019s economy. We believe this collaboration will extend more opportunities for SMEs, benefiting businesses, individuals and the entire economy.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a shared goal of advancing financial literacy among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The MoU was signed by President LCCI, Kashif Anwar and ACCA\u2019s Head of Pakistan, Assad Hameed Khan. ACCA President, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":326198,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-326172","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n