Tariq Mahmood

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand.

The Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA) is a non-profit association that was established in 1993 by three sponsoring bodies, namely The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan, and the Auditor General of Pakistan. The non-profit company is based in Karachi, Pakistan. PIPFA is a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and provides professional excellence to public accountants in Pakistan. The affairs of the institute are managed by a 12-member Board of Governors comprising elected and nominated members. The Pakistani company was founded by Qaisar Mufti.