The global spread of novel coronavirus, has brought upon us an unprecedented crisis. Since first reported in December 2019, it has made medical emergencies, social isolation and economic recession a new normal at a global scale.
In accordance with the guidelines issued by WHO and strict measures taken by Government of Pakistan to contain the spread of Convid-19 virus, Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants took every possible measure to do its part in protection of all Students, Members & Staff.
A mechanism of Work from Home related to Marketing, Technical, Education & CPD has been implemented. PIPFA teams are connected through Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp and other available communication mediums for discharging their duties in their respective areas. The staff level meetings, discussion with faculty, Board, Standing Committees and Branch Committee meetings and interactions are being made as per requirements.
This resource page is intended to provide hands on updates and advisory to keep all stake holders updated of actions taken by PIPFA.
Members
With these difficult times of the worldwide pendemic, PIPFA took following steps to accomodate its valued members:
- Started Free of Cost Webinars for continuity of Professional Development for its members.
- Extended the due date for the payment of Membership Subscription fee, upto September 30, 2020.
CPD Activities
The CPD activities were interrupted for a short period during which PIPFA team planned and reorganized its delivery mechanism and resources. The Four (4) regional Branch Committees which are primarily responsible for the CPD activities were further extended by adding a National CPD Focused Group constituting Two Members (One Convener and the CPD In-charge) of each Branch Committee headed by One Board Member responsible for CPD. This National CPD group started a nation-wide coordination for conducting the Centralized Free of Cost Webinars.
In these times of lockdown due to the Covid-19, face-to-face educational seminars and activities are being moved online, using remote working sites and tools. PIPFA has organized several Free of Cost Webinars sessions for their members and students with the aim to keep them aware with current developments in the accountancy profession, Tax and IT Tools and their personal grooming.
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Education Activities
Before the start of country wide lockdown, PIPFA classes for summer 2020 session were already 60 to 70 percent completed. With a temporary suspension of 2-3 weeks, classes for both Corporate and Public Sectors were started in phases; assignments-based learning activities for the Public Sector and online review classes for the Corporate Sector students not only to complete the syllabus but keep the students engaged in learning and development.
Under the Guidelines disseminated by Federal and Provincial Governments, PIPFA took measures to play its role in combating the spread of Covid-19 while making sure that Education and Coaching is not compromised.
Following steps were taken for continuity of coaching:
- Online refresher classes were conducted via Zoom, followed by Online Mock Exams.
- Google class room is being used to submit weekly assignments.
- A proper attendance mechanism is in place to ensure that baseline education policies are executed accordingly.
Examinations
Keeping in view the current global situation being observed due to Pandemic-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its spread and in compliance with precautionary measures being taken by the Government of Pakistan, the institute decided to postponed the PIPFA Examinations Summer 2020, scheduled from May 4th, 2020 (Written and subsequent Computer Based Examinations) till any further announcement in this regard.
COVID-19 Advisory
WHO & Government Advisory
Regulators Measures/Relaxations in COVID 19
Covid19 is an ongoing phenomenon and we are learning to deal and live with it. It is most certain that these are testing times and will require discipline and patience to fight with it. PIPFA Covid19 response page will keep you updated about the actions PIPFA has taken for continuity of its operational, educational and professional activities by adopting all recommended safety measures for all concerned.
Contact our Response Team
For any information or queries valued members and students may contact through following emails and mobile numbers.
| Members: |
Education and Exemptions: |
| Cell No.: 0346-3021917 |
Cell No.: 0306-2109443, 0346-3507033 |
| Email: member@pipfa.org.pk |
Email: students@pipfa.org.pk |
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| Public Sector Affairs: |
Lahore Office: |
| Cell No.: 0333-4349724 |
Cell: 0321-4225426 |
| Email: tariq.rehman@pipfa.org.pk |
Email: incharge.lahore@pipfa.org.pk, pipfalhr@pipfa.org.pk |
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| Islamabad Office: |
Faisalabad Office: |
| Cell No.: 0333-2166132 |
Cell No.: 0302-4639678 |
| Email: atiq@pipfa.org.pk |
Email: incharge.lahore@pipfa.org.pk, Edufsd@pipfa.org.pk |