Who We Are
Welcome to PIPFA
An Emblem of Success
Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA) was constituted in the year 1993 jointly by Three (3) sponsoring bodies of Pakistan namely The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) and the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP).
PIPFA is registered as a Not-for-profit Association under Section 42 of The Companies Act, 2017. As a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), PIPFA has attained global recognition as an Institution providing Professional Excellence to Public Accountants in Pakistan.
PIPFA has more than 8,500 members all together including Associate and Fellow Members from Corporate as well as Public Stream, which are geographically disbursed to more than 40 cities of Pakistan and more than 6 countries worldwide. In recognition of the outstanding professional standards, PIPFA is recognized by renowned accounting bodies including ICAP, ICMAP, ACCA, CIPFA & CIMA and reciprocal exemptions are available with these bodies as detailed in the exemptions section of this website. Further, in order to promote the recognition of its members and students, PIPFA has entered into various MOUs with Private as well as Government Sector Universities & Colleges to provide reciprocal exemptions and entry routes to PIPFA qualification.
In the Public Sector Organizations, PIPFA Qualification is mandatory for promotion and confirmation of audit and accounts department personnel to the post of BPS-17 which also demonstrates the high level of trust the Public Sector has reposed in the Institute.
PIPFA qualification provides abundant opportunities to its members in their pursuit of career development in a very short span of time and at very economical cost.
Our Vision
To be a premier professional body that develops distinguished public finance accountants for the corporate and public sectors.
Our Mission
To contribute towards continuous development, enhancement and strengthening of the field of accountancy, public finance and audit to support economic growth in the country
Testimonials and Feedback
What People Say About Us
Yawer Zakaria, APFA
CFO at Salsoft Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
Membership with PIPFA has been instrumental in enhancing my expertise in public finance and accounting, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. It has provided access to a robust network of professionals and opportunities for continuous development, significantly contributing to my leadership journey and organizational impact.
Syed Naqi Raza
Director Finance & Accounting, KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co.
PIPFA is a well-recognized brand in the world of professional qualifications and a standard of excellence for public finance accountants. The PIPFA qualification significantly enhances an individual's experience and increases their value in the market. Sharing creates more value than competition, and PIPFA has joined hands with many international organizations, providing excellent opportunities for those working in the international market. The PIPFA professional qualification equips professionals with the knowledge and understanding of financial management in the public sector, making PIPFA a definitive choice as a platform to develop future financial managers.
Mr. Nazar Mohammad Ranjha - FPFA
Director General Audit (Sindh), Pakistan
If you are trying to find an institution that is providing the best training in Public Financial Management then go to PIPFA without any hesitation. This is the most authentic, reliable and genuine organization equipping the graduates with applied accounting and auditing techniques. The best part of PIPFA is that it adds in one’s skillset as well as helps in career progression. Pakistan’s most professional financial management organizations like Auditor General of Pakistan, Controller General of Accounts and Military Accountant General are on its partners’ list. PIPFA has broadened its horizon by expanding its services to different provincial governments, federal government and international partners like CIPFA. I hope that PIPFA will continue in its excellent job of producing public financial managers that are serving the nation by providing their product in the form of financial and audit reports to national and provincial legislatures
Mr. Usman Ahsan FPFA, FCA
CFO, Anjum Textiles, Pakistan
PIPFA is a qualification that has not only inferred on me a professional identity, but also provided with a wonderful opportunity to excel my career. The in-depth technical knowledge being imparted by this accounting body is nothing short of global standard. I feel privileged to be part of this auspecious Institute which has a value driven CPD program for its members.
Mr. Adnan Abdul Ghaffar – FPFA
Company Secretary & Tax Head, Amreli Steels Limited
PIPFA education has enriched me professionally and enhanced qualities needed to deal with a variety of challenges in today’s corporate life. This qualification opens new horizon of opportunities with high standards amidst strong core values. Strongly recommended for better career growth and professional development.
Mr. Muhammad Hamza APFA
Assistant Manager Large & Complex Audits - Deloitte UK
PIPFA is a great stepping stone for those who are considering a serious career in public finance. Multiple MOUs with international and local bodies also do open multiple avenues into the other fields of finance as well.