Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA) organized third Graduation Ceremony for its gold medalist, merit holders and qualified students at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). The ceremony was presided over by UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, while PIPFA President Intisar Ahmad Khan was the Guest of Honor of the ceremony. As many as 75 students of Faisalabad and Multan received their certificates.

Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan stressed upon the need of professional development of human resource in accounts, finance and auditing. He applauded the work done by PIPFA in this direction. He said that the UAF had inked Memorandum of Understanding with PIPFA for skill development of the UAF finance department employees. He urged the students to develop the good communication skills that will open up new avenue of progress in their lives. He said that good communication skills are imperative for making the progress and to fight the odds.

Intisar Ahmad Khan called for equipping the youth with the professional education that will work as an engine for the uplift of the society. Highlighting the need of professionalism in education, he said that we are lagging behind in the professional education from the rest of the world. He said that PIPFA has been producing skilled manpower in the subject of accounts for the last 23 years.

Vice President PIPFA Sayyid Mansoob Hassan, who also represented the ICMAP, urged the students to work hard and prove their mettle in the field. He said that the county is blessed with talented people. There is a need to explore their potential and sharpen their God-given qualities. UAF Treasurer Umar Saeed said that there is need to highlight the importance of professional education and to promote it in the society that will help fight the future challenges.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2017