December 2021 pass rates for ACCA exam sitting announced

Pass rates have been announced to ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) students who sat their exams in December 2021.

119,688 entered for the December sitting, which saw 145,692 exams completed. A total of 4,288 students completed their final exams to become ACCA Affiliates. In the face of the continued pandemic, ACCA also offered remotely invigilated exams to 9,809 students across numerous jurisdictions.

Commenting on the results, Alan Hatfield, executive director – content, quality and innovation said: ‘These are a solid set of results to round off the 2021 exam sessions. Last year, and as the pandemic continued, we issued over 476,600 results in total. And over this time, our students have shown immense resilience and determination to continue with their journey to become ACCA members.

‘We encourage students to make use of the extensive range of ACCA learning support, which includes detailed examiners’ reports, as well as expert tutor webinars, videos and podcasts that highlight important exam techniques and tips for success. We also continue to urge our students to use the ACCA exam Practice Platform, a free resource allowing them to practise questions and attempt mock exams with software that simulates the real exam platform. Accompanying the platform are guides to self-marking and debrief resources, to help students and tutors better understand performance. Pass rates remain up to 20% better for students who use the platform.

‘Our advice after exam results days is to reflect on next steps and our website has advice on this, alongside other resources such as our online Career Navigator which guides a route to get new skills, explore career destinations and opportunities and grow talent.’

 

The ACCA Qualification rigorously tests the skills, abilities 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.

 

Results below also include those delivered via ACCA’s on-demand offering for Foundation Diplomas, Applied Knowledge and Law exams. These accounted for a further 43,907 exams, of which over 2,625 were made possible through remote invigilation.

 

For any student-related enquiry, please email ACCA Connect at info@accaglobal.com.

Visit www.accaglobal.com for more information and resources in the Covid-19 hub.

 

ACCA Qualification	Pass rate (%)
Applied Knowledge
BT - Business & Technology	84
FA - Financial Accounting	71
MA - Management Accounting	65
Applied Skills
LW - Corporate and Business Law	83
TX – Taxation	49
FR - Financial Reporting	50
PM - Performance Management	43
FM - Financial Management	50
AA - Audit and Assurance	38
Strategic Professional - Essentials
SBL - Strategic Business Leader	51
SBR - Strategic Business Reporting	48
Strategic Professional – Options
AAA - Advanced Audit and Assurance	34
AFM - Advanced Financial Management	41
APM - Advanced Performance Management	32
ATX - Advanced Taxation	37

FOUNDATION LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS	Pass rate (%)
ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (Level 2 RQF)
FA1 - Recording Financial transactions	80
MA1 - Management Information	83
ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (Level 3 RQF)
FA2 - Maintaining Financial Records	77
MA2 - Managing Costs and Finance	70
ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (Level 4 RQF)
FBT – Business & Technology	77
FFA - Financial Accounting	69
FMA - Management Accounting	71
Foundation Specialist Certificates (RQF Level 4)
FAU Foundations in Audit	39
FTX Foundations in Taxation	52
FFM Foundations in Financial Management	42

PSDF- Pakistan’s largest skill development fund celebrates a decade of skilling the nation

  

PSDF is celebrating ten years as the country’s largest skill development fund. Within a decade it has funded training of more than 500,000 men and women in 250 plus trades across all 36 districts of Punjab, implementing trainings on behalf of FCDO (Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office), World Bank and the Government of Punjab.  It began operations with just four training service providers (TSPs) in 2010 to execute its trainings and since then has established a network of more than 600 TSPs.  43% of all PSDF trainees are women and collectively PSDF trainees are generating PKR 21 billion annually.

The organization catalysed engaging the industry in Pakistan’s TVET sector through cost-sharing programs to design, deliver and co-fund training programs- bridging the gap that exists between employers and workers.

PSDF funds trainings in six program areas: E-tayyar, Umeed, Haryali, Uraan, Mahir and Aghaaz. Each program area offers specialized training courses focusing on different professions and trades to nurture the skillsets of trainees so they can successfully access income-generating opportunities. 

 In 2020, as the pandemic unfolded PSDF swiftly re-aligned its training delivery model, shifting from classroom trainings to digital trainings. It forged successful partnerships with Coursera (the world’s leading e-learning portal) and Gnowbe to offer online courses to teach learners essential skills required to become professional freelancers and start their own businesses. By collaborating with Foodpanda, Uber, Enablers, Jazz and Zong to pilot trainings and develop diverse range of skillsets that are in demand by the present job market.

PSDF has dedicated teams to monitor the quality of trainings and to design programs based on evidence proven to make a positive impact on the learner’s livelihood. It has invested in automating and digitising its operations and is the only development sector organization in the country that uses e-procurement creating a paper-less and transparent system in public procurement.  PSDF uses digital verification of its trainees to ensure that only eligible citizens receive trainings and access to resources as per its mandate.

To expand employment opportunities, PSDF has worked on connecting Pakistan’s workforce with international employers through its international Job Placement program, so citizens can benefit from the global demand of skilled workers.  Through its partnership with leading hospitality sector organizations in the Middle East, PSDF graduates are working in UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

PSDF has gained acknowledgment for its growth as an effective organization with a dedicated team of experts. The organization won the “Best place to work” award in 2019 and most recently was awarded a letter of achievement by the Chief Minister of Punjab for “effectively delivering its mandate and for its outstanding performance”. PSDF graduates who trained under its Entrepreneurship course which trains learners how to develop business plans and apply for financial loans for their start-ups have received collectively a total of PKR 100 million from HBL under Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan scheme aimed at giving citizens with scalable business ventures support. 

Under the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Global Soccer Ventures Kicks Off NexGen Soccer Trial

       

Shoaib Akhtar inaugurates the collaborative effort with British Deputy High Commissioner and UEFA coaches in a star-studded press conference

Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar kicks off a life changing career opportunity for 20 super talented Pakistani football players. The initiative is spearheaded by Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) NexGen Soccer Trials in collaboration with Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive.

The road to UK & Ireland has now become unstoppable with the world’s fastest bowler, Shoaib Akhtar setting his sights to help fast track football in Pakistan. Shoaib Akhtar will also offer a transformational role to help shape the future of football in Pakistan with GSV.  The trials are being heavily invested into by GSV in Pakistan offering the very first UEFA scouting assessment on a national level in Pakistan to talent ID in 10 cities across 11 venues to subsequently offer life changing careers through professional football contracts in Ireland.

The tour also includes 4 master-classes in Karachi, Islamabad, Quetta, and Lahore to develop local football coaching expertise to European standards under St. Patrick’s Football Club development program. At least 15-25 coaches have been selected on merit to attend master-classes to help up-skill their football coaching methods and transfer skills so they become certified train-the-trainers in Pakistan leaving a sustainable roll-out plan under Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive.

Yasir Mahmood, Chairman of GSV said, “Football is here to stay for the right reasons to develop and provide an opportunity for Pakistani players. With Akhtar as an iconic cricket legend well regarded around the world will help play a transitional role in making football become on top of the minds of our nation”.

Zabe Khan, CEO of GSV said, “The only lifeline a player has and that is to play.  Pakistan has seen nothing but football being swiped off its so-called grassroots. I welcome Shoaib Akhtar standing shoulder to shoulder with GSV offering a new hope for Pakistan’s next generation football players”.

Alison Blackburne, British Deputy High Commissioner said: “Football is not just a sport, for many in the UK it’s a way of life, and it would be great to see it become more popular in sport-loving Pakistan. I’m delighted that talented young players here in Pakistan will have this opportunity provided by GSV to learn from some of the best UEFA coaches through St Patrick’s Athletic Football Club”

Karel Freaye, Belgian UEFA licensed coach said, “Football is for everyone and I am looking for talent with potential to develop and grow into professional players in Europe.  I am really excited to see what football technical excellence Pakistan has to offer with football as I see trial registrations rising by the hour”.

Usman Dar, SAPM on Youth Affairs and Chairman Kamyab Jawan Program said, “The revival of sports is the top priority of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Government. I welcome GSV in their efforts for reviving football in Pakistan. PM’s Kamyab Jawan Program together with GSV will ensure that through football talent hunt we will produce the next football Kamyab Jawan heroes who will represent Pakistan nationally and internationally”.

Garret Kelleher, President of St. Patrick’s Football Club said: ‘It is simply wonderful that the resources are now being put in place in Pakistan to allow football inspiring those with a passion for the game to fulfil their dreams and aspirations just like Shoaib Akhtar has in the world of cricket representing Pakistan at the highest level”.

Zeeshan Yousuf, CEO of itel said: “The world’s most popular sport with 4 billion fans around the world is about ignite Pakistan’s football. It is the most spectacular and universal sport. What excites me the most about this legacy project of GSV is the prospect of changing lives of 20 successful kids will be on a life-changing journey to Europe. Pakistani talent has the once in a lifetime opportunity to get groomed and secure professional contracts to take on the world, as they get set to represent Pakistan internationally. How fantastic is that”.

 

#FootballHoga
#KJSportsDrive

Get the edge you desire in games with HUAWEI WiFi AX2

  

 

Long day at work. You go home and find it’s not yet time for dinner. What better way is there to spend that idle time than firing up a game to unwind? After getting comfy on your couch, it’s go time. You hop on your favourite battle royale shooter and go to town.

Fragging comes natural to you, and you wipe 10 players off the map in just the first two circles. As the round goes on, your opponent count dwindles and finding your next target gets more difficult, but with fortune, you happen to come across a duo with their backs against you. Easy prey, so you think. You knock one down with finesse, but before you can clean that up, the game freezes, throwing off your aim. It’s a lag spike. The game quickly resumes, but you’re already a goner.

Instead of fuming over your ‘bad luck,’ maybe it’s time you take a good look at your home Internet setup. The typical consumer doesn’t usually pay attention to which router they use at home until one day the Wi-Fi just dies – and routers tend to last for a good while. That has led to many consumers using routers that only support old Wi-Fi protocols, which are not capable of delivering the level of service that today’s consumers demand.

Do you have a dusty old router sitting in your living room? Now’s the time for an upgrade. Get the most of your high-speed Internet subscription with the powerful HUAWEI WiFi AX2, a powerful Wi-Fi 6 home router supporting a theoretical dual-band data transmission rate of 1500Mbps (1201 Mbps@5 GHz+300 Mbps@2.4 GHz). With this new router in place, not only will you eliminate the nasty lag spikes that cost your victories, but also ensure that you will always be the first to shoot 

The HUAWEI WiFi AX2 also affords you to roam about in your apartment while you game, without signal drops potentially affecting your gaming experience. Supporting the same True Dual-band Technology as seen on other Huawei router products, HUAWEI WiFi AX2 supports switchover between 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands according to intelligent algorithms. When you’re closer to the router, you will automatically connect to the 5GHz connection for faster speeds. Similarly, when you move out of the room where the router is located, your device will be put on the 2.4GHz connection for a more stable connection. The beauty of this is that the switchover occurs seamlessly in the background, with no interruption to your gameplay.

Besides True Dual-band Technology, the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 also supports HUAWEI Mesh+ for those that live in larger apartments or multi-storey houses. HUAWEI Mesh+ is essentially a blanket term Huawei uses to refer to its suite of routing networking features. This technology enables users to create a mesh network where connections between routers and between a router and other connected devices are optimised for the best user experience.

How does this relate to gamers? What this essentially does is it gives you even more freedom than just True Dual-band Technology to move around the house as you keep fragging on your favourite mobile game. As long as your home has enough units of HUAWEI WiFi AX2 to cover the entire space, you can enjoy a high-speed, low-latency gaming experience no matter at which corner of the house you are, or even when you’re moving from one end to the other.

You might be asking – other mesh routers already do that, so what’s so different about HUAWEI Mesh? Included in the HUAWEI Mesh+ Suite is the Super Seamless Roaming feature. Unlike other traditional mesh solutions, it takes the user experience into account – not just the signal strength – when deciding when a router hands over the connection to another. It is also backed by seven roaming algorithms, including 802.11k and 802.11v, to give you the most seamless experience as you switch between different hotspots in the house. According to tests conducted at Huawei labs, a Huawei smartphone connected to HUAWEI WiFi AX2 gets a roaming latency as low as 50ms, which is super impressive and just goes to show the efficacy of the solution. In one session of PUBG Mobile, you can game on your porch, your room, or even go to the bathroom midway with no issue.

Managing the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 is a breeze. The HUAWEI AI Life app visualises your network and shows all the connected routers and devices for easy management[1]. Smart features in the app lets you perform Check-up and Smart Diagnosis, and manage your Parental Control and Firewall settings on a smart and intuitive UI. With these intuitive features, in the off chance that there’s an issue with your Wi-Fi, you will be able to fix it yourself and resume gaming in a jiffy.

The HUAWEI WiFi AX2 also protects your privacy and security with HUAWEI HomeSec™. Prevent your neighbours from getting a free-ride enjoying your great Wi-Fi and jeopardise your gaming experience. Brute Force Attack Prevention intelligently distinguishes malicious actors that attempt to guess your Wi-Fi password, and imposes a temporary ban on these attackers to stave them off. The router also supports the latest Wireless Protected Access III (WPA3) authentication and encryption standard, which uses a 192-bit security suite for superb security. Having friends over to game with you? You can share a separate guest password to your Wi-Fi, which grants them access to Internet but not your home LAN, so even if their devices are compromised, you will stay protected and unaffected. And if you find a suspicious device on your network, you can easily kick them off using the HUAWEI AI Life app. Just make sure you change your Wi-Fi password to a secure one afterwards to keep yourself safe.

Alongside the wide range of Wi-Fi features, the HUAWEI WiFi AX2 comes with three ports at the back. To make setup as effortless as possible, the ports are self-adaptive, meaning you can plug your WAN cable to any of the ports and still get connectivity. Setting up a router has never been as easy.

If you call yourself a gamer, don’t settle for bad Internet. Perform at your best in your favourite online games with HUAWEI WiFi AX2. For more information, please visit the official Huawei website.

So hurry up & buy the new HUAWEI WiFi AX2 today!

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[1] Requires an OTA update. 

Bookme offers FLAT 10% discount on Allied Bank Visa Cards

       

Pakistan’s largest e-ticketing platform, Bookme, has brought an exciting offer for its customers in partnership with one of Pakistan’s most trusted banks, Allied Bank Limited.  

With the expansion and reliance on digital facilities in Pakistan, Bookme is offering  a special discount  for Allied Bank account holders. Customers, having an Allied Bank Visa Card, can now avail a FLAT 10% off on booking of Bus and Airline tickets from Bookme app and website. Maximum discount that can be availed is Rs 400 on Bus ticket booking and Rs 1,000 for Flight ticket booking. 

So what are you waiting for? Head to Bookme website or download the mobile application to make your booking and enjoy a discount!

HBL PSL 7 ticket booking is live at Bookme

                                                                                                                

The seventh edition of HBL Pakistan Super League is all set to hit the pace from 27th January, 2022 and Bookme being the official ticketing partner of PCB is live with its ticket booking. Since Covid-19 is still looming around and therefore as a part of safety measures, the matches are anticipated to be staged only in Karachi and Lahore. Notably, this PSL season will feature 15 matches in Karachi and remaining matches will be held in Lahore. 

This time around, Bookme holds exciting news for cricket fans, customers can avail 10%

discount on first class and general stand till the 17th of January and the facility to buy 6 tickets with one CNIC or one passport. So gear up all cricket lovers, get yourself ready to hit the stadiums. Rush to Bookme website or mobile application to book tickets for yourself and your cricket partners in just a few clicks. Bookme team is working tirelessly to make it a hassle free experience for its customers and cricket fans to buy tickets online conveniently and escape the queues of the stadium. The dedicated team of Bookme will be ready, willing and able to facilitate you at the stadiums as well. Fans can also get tickets from M&P outlets as e-tickets as well as physical printouts. Brace yourself to be a part of the game in stadiums and cheer for your favorite team.

Star studded famous four back Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) to promote a football revolution in Pakistan

Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) has enlisted star-studded glitz and glamour in full throttle to revolutionize football in Pakistan. The move comes after Michael Owen unveiled the national talent hunt drive, it was announced last week following a global virtual conference which includes plans for the flagship soccer city in Karachi with NED University in collaboration with Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive under Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Usman Dar.

The famous four include Mahira Khan, Ahad Raza Mir, Bilal Ashraf, and Mushk Kaleem. The celebrity prowess has come together to become Pakistan football’s official mouthpiece for the largest private commercial enterprise GSV and with a collective mission to re-ignite football all over Pakistan.

Mahira Khan, the queen of Pakistan’s silver screen is no stranger to breaking new boundaries having starred in Bollywood blockbuster Raees with Shahrukh Khan in 2017. Mahira now turns her attention to pushing all boundaries to make way for football

Mahira Khan said, “It is a great privilege to be part of a whole new sports legacy with football. The football landscape is literally being constructed by GSV and it is a testament to their persistence and resilience to making it a success for Pakistan. Football needs attention as a matter of priority in Men’s and Women’s football in Pakistan being my area of greater interest. I am part of this vision and fully vested in GSV’s BIG idea. I look forward to contributing towards its success so I call on all budding football players to sign up now for the trials”.

Ahad Raza Mir, the powerhouse Actor. This critically acclaimed actor’s performances have won him awards across the globe, in film, television, and theatre, making him one of the most recognizable faces of our industry.

Having a strong affinity for football and its power of connecting people, Ahad Raza Mir joins the formidable lineup. Ahad is taking the reins of football in Pakistan to unravel a new legacy with football in Pakistan with GSV.

Ahad Raza Mir, said, “I believe in the power of the youth, and being part of this initiative gives me a strong sense of pride. Now I wish to create a new legacy for the youth through football in Pakistan. GSV has the vision and the strategy to take Pakistan’s football to new heights. I sincerely look forward to being part of creating history in Pakistan with football – so make sure you register for the trials and secure your future in Europe”.

Mushk Kaleem, Pakistan’s fashion sensation stunned Italy in Milan Fashion Week (MFW) on the catwalk and now GSV has installed Kaleem to promote its football strategy in Pakistan. Kaleem will inject new dynamics into football with football at the heart of her assertive and vocal opinions.

Kaleem said, “Football is a glamorous sport so I connected instantly with GSV’s vision designed to rejuvenate football in Pakistan. For me it’s more than just football, it’s about the entire nation being empowered to get involved with the forgotten sport and regardless of what you do and where you come from so, Pakistan embraces yourself”.

 

Bilal Ashraf, film actor and director, a superstar sensation with several blockbusters like Superstar, Janaan, Yalghaar, and Rangreza to his name is fanatical about football. Bilal wants the world’s most popular game to succeed in Pakistan and visited Chelsea FC to discuss the future of football in Pakistan.

Bilal Ashraf said, “This is a huge step in the right direction for Pakistan. My sole energy and passion scream out to develop football in Pakistan so we have nothing less to shout about other than #FootballHoga, register, go, and trial to showcase your talent at the UEFA-inspired program being delivered nationwide for the first time ever in Pakistan”.

Yasir Mahmood, Group Chairman of GSV said, “I feel football has just come alive with the world of glamour, film, and sports coming forward to take control of the football.  This is the penultimate art of collaboration in Pakistan’s football”.

Zabe Khan, CEO of GSV said, “I am really excited by the level of support from the film and television celebrities turning their attention to football. GSV has added a new dimension to football with the tinsel town of Pakistan carrying the beacon of light offering a bright future for football in Pakistan”.

Pakistan your time has come so let’s football and register at your nearest trial center here www.globalsoccerventures.com/#/players/register

#FootballHoga