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Muhammad Imran, ACA [R-6028] Partner, Audit and risk advisory BDO Ebrahim & Co., Chartered Accountants Professional Background Previous Service to the Institute Qualification ▪ He has served as member of the Accounting Standards Committee for the term 2015-16 and 2016-17. ▪ Chartered Accountant (ACA)- Associate Member of Institute of ▪ Invigilator for ICAP examination Chartered Accountants of Pakistan ▪ Associate member of Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Ideas and Views about the Activities and Accountants Contributions ▪ Finalist of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ▪ To organize seminars and workshops on critical topics including Professional career presentation skills and ensuring the presence of key experienced Partner – BDO Ebrahim & Co. – Lahore, Pakistan members from industry and profession in seminars as to provide members and students the opportunity of face to Positions Attained in Organization and Key face interaction and help to achieve an understanding of the Achievements industry and the profession. Muhammad Imran is an Associate Member of the Institute of ▪ To contribute towards improving the working of the ICAP Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. committees: Sub-committees can be very helpful in assisting Imran completed his mandatory articleship period with BDO the NRC in doing their work more efficiently and effectively. I believe more research and consideration of information is Ebrahim & Co. After completing his qualifications, he was required to ensure effectiveness of these committees. Better promoted to Manager, Senior Manager and Director Audit and dialogue between committee members is also required. Further, Assurance over a six year period. In 2015, he was promoted to it is desirable to bring young members on those committees. I Partner and leads Audit and Advisory services at BDO Ebrahim believe that views of younger members are required to enhance & Co. Lahore office. He also worked internationally with BDO the performance of these committees with new ideas. Cayman Islands and BDO Singapore as a Manager Audit services. ▪ To bridge communication gap with senior members: There is Imran has more than 8 years post qualification experience and is more frequent communication required with senior members to also currently serving in Accounting Standards Committee of ICAP. bridge the gap. Guidance is required from senior members and then to correlate the guidance with new/fresh ideas. Mentor He has a comprehensive understanding of China Pakistan program is a good example. This can be enhanced. Economic Corridor (CPEC), its geography and related challenges. ▪ To run the ICAP on professional and modernized basis to ensure He has also attended international seminar on One Belt One Road CA remains a prestigious qualification and ICAP a reputed in China. He has also attended training session carried out by institution worldwide. International Academy of Business Professionals in China. ▪ Education policy: I believe NRC can play an important role in He plays an active role in the training and development of the this by supporting the Council for preparing a well thought policy for CA education based on research and development to Firm’s professional staff. In this capacity he has attended several cope with international challenges. training courses and also leads several in house training sessions. ▪ Facilitating job placement of the members in private and public He has also contributed in Pakistan Accountant through sectors. Seminar and networking program can be launched to submission of articles from time to time. facilitate this. Special Bulletin: ICAP Election, 2017 65