Introduction
This unique, professionally-oriented degree has been designed to provide a strong foundation to participants in accounting, finance, and taxation. It aims to equip participants with knowledge and competence in the field of business and commerce to pursue a professional career. It provides an environment that challenges the participants' minds through competitive education that emphasizes on inculcating values then transforming them into socially responsible managers and business leaders.
A distinctive feature of the BSAF program is that graduates can pursue a professional qualification by getting advanced standing/exemptions in CA, ACCA, and CIMA.
Exemptions to BSAF graduates in CA, ACCA, CIMA and IBP
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
Status: Relevant Degree Awarding Institution (RDAI)
Get 9 exemptions from ICAP after degree completion. You have to pass only 4 exams to become CAF qualified. List of Course Exemptions:
- PRC 1 Business Writing and Comprehension Skills
- PRC 2 Quantitative Methods
- PRC 3 Principles of Economics
- PRC 4 Introduction to Accounting
- PRC 5 Introduction to Business
- CAF 1 Financial Accounting and Reporting – I
- CAF 4 Business Law
- CAF 6 Managerial and Financial Analysis
- CAF 7 Company Law
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Status: Accelerate Program - Fee waived for exempted courses
Get 9 exemptions from ACCA after degree completion. You have to pass only 4 exams to become ACCA qualified. List of Course Exemptions:
- F1 Accountant in Business
- F2 Management Accounting
- F3 Financial Accounting
- F4 Corporate and Business Law
- F5 Performance Management
- F6 Taxation
- F7 Financial Reporting
- F8 Audit and Assurance
- F9 Financial Management
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Status: CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP) - Fast Track During Degree
Get 9 exemptions from CIMA during degree. You have to pass only 3 case study exams to become CAF qualified during degree. List of Course Exemptions:
- SL1 Strategic Management
- SL2 Risk Management
- SL3 Financial Strategy
- ML1 Managing Performance
- ML2 Advanced Management Accounting
- ML3 Advanced Financial Reporting
- OL1 Managing Finance in a Digital World
- OL2 Management Accounting
- OL3 Financial Reporting
CGMA Exemptions for graduates
Get 8 exemptions from CIMA after degree completion. List of Course Exemptions:
- BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics
- BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting
- BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
- BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business law
- E1 Managing Finance in a Digital World
- P1 Management Accounting
- F1 Financial Reporting
- OCS Operational Case Study Exam
The Institute of Bankers of Pakistan (IBP)
Status: IBP Superior Qualification (ISQ)
Get 2 exemptions from IBP after degree completion. List of Course Exemptions:
- S1 Branch Banking
- S2 Lending: Products, operations, risk management S3 Finance of International Trade & Related Treasury Operations
Exemptions in BSAF Program to CAF Qualified-ICAP or ACCA holders
CAF Qualified-ICAP or ACCA holders can get up to 50% of course exemptions in BS Accounting and Finance program. Additional Document Required: Completion certificate (CAF or ACCA)
Career Prospects
- Pursue a career in Accounting/Finance/Auditing/Taxation
- Pursue professional studies (CA/ACCA/CIMA), or higher education (MS/ PhD/ MBA)
- Start/upgrade your business
- Freelancing