While the nation is going crazy over the viral ‘pawry’ girl, Zara Naeem, an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) student from Lahore scores the highest marks in the financial reporting exam conducted in December 2020.
The ACCA is the gold standard in accountancy with recognition in over 179 countries worldwide, opening doors to well respected and fulfilling careers opportunities round the globe.
Zara credited this success to her father, who always encouraged girls to pursue their dreams by removing artificial barriers.
Zara’s father retired after an outstanding career in the military. He also holds a masters degree and passionate to see his child doing big things for the country.
“My father is a true role model for me. I grew up seeing him reaching great heights in his military service that always inspired me to follow in his footsteps. Seeing his gold medal that he was awarded with his MBA made me challenge myself to live up to his legacy by dedicating myself fully to my studies,” said Zara Naeem.
While explaining the reason for choosing ACCA for education, she said, “ACCA was a natural choice for me. Most military families move every few years, so I always knew I needed a qualification that ensures flexibility and offers global mobility. With over 527,000 students in nearly 179 countries studying and sitting the same exams, ACCA is the best option for those who wish to go places.”
Zara has big dreams for her life. She wants to start her consultancy firm after attaining ACCA membership. She is confident that her firm will win international clients due to her globally accepted qualification and worldwide connections that ACCA membership offers.
Despite much disruption globally as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, ACCA was able to run almost 153,000 exams across the vast majority of its markets worldwide. For the health and safety of its students, additional measures were implemented in line with relevant governmental advice.
The ACCA qualification rigorously tests the skills and competencies that a modern-day accountant needs with a firm grounding in ethics and professionalism. It prepares students for a rewarding career as a qualified and ethical finance professional.
