ACCA has entered into a partnership with The Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants

ACCA has entered into a partnership with The Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants

ACCA (the Association of Chartered certified Accountants) has expanded its collaboration and entered into a professional partnership agreement with SOCPA. The partnership includes, accrediting SOCPA exam papers awarding SOCPA members exemptions from 7 of the 13 exam papers need to obtain the ACCA qualification. Developing joint professional learning programmes, including certificates and other training programmes that lead to employment with major accounting firms in the Kingdom. In addition to this, there will collaboration on joint events, CPD sessions, research and professional insights, as well as initiatives that support small and medium practices (SMPs).

The partnership agreement was signed by Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al-Meghames, the Chief Executive of SOCPA and Fazeela Gopalani, the Head of ACCA Middle East Office.

SOCPA Chief Executive, Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al-Meghames stated: “this agreement reflects the interests and beliefs of SOCPA in collaborating with global professional organizations and benefit from their success stories and experiences. SOCPA will continue to expand its international partnerships to support the accounting, auditing and finance profession in the Kingdom, and this would develop the performance of its members, get them certified and prepare them to meet the ever-changing market needs, where these agreements make it easier for our sons and daughters looking to