Best Audit Firms in Lahore for CA Trainees

After completing CA inter, It is necessary for every CA student to complete their Articleship of 3.5 years. For their Articleship, students will have to join any Audit firm or Industry (specified by ICAP). This is a very crucial time for every CA student, As during this time period students learn practical knowledge.

Every CA student wishes to complete their Articles from Big 4 Audit firms. That’s good, but every student cannot be inducted into Big 3 Audit firms. Because there are only limited vacancies in these firms as compared to CA students looking for Articleship.

So in this article, we will tell you the best Audit firms in Lahore (including the big 3 audit firms) where every student should apply and consider for their articles.

1. A.F. Ferguson & Co.

A.F. Ferguson & Co. Charted Accountants (PWC) is one of the best Accountancy firm in the world (one of the big 3). It has three offices in Pakistan which are located in Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi.

It is Category A firm in Pakistan according to the state bank of Pakistan.

Address

23 C, Aziz Avenue، Canal Rd, Gulberg V, Lahore, Punjab

Induction Process

Students will have to fill out an online form on the firm’s website after the announcement of the induction by the firm. The application for induction may be opened before or after the result. It totally depends on the firm.

• The firm shortlists the candidates ( on the basis of the number of attempts or FTS) who have filled out an online application form.
• The short-listed candidates receive an email or call for a test which is usually based on MCQs. These MCQs are from English Grammer, Synonyms, Basic Mathematics, general knowledge, and analytical reasoning.
• The Students who will pass the test will receive an email or Call for the 1st interview (Manager Interview).
• The Students who will pass the 1st interview will receive an email or call for the 2nd interview ( Partner Interview), which is a final interview for induction into the firm.
• The students who will pass the test, 1st and 2nd interview will be inducted into the firm.

Apply Oline >> Test >> Manager Interview >> Partner Inter >> Induction

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2. KPMG

KPMG is another well-reputed accountancy firm (one of the big 3). This firm also has three offices in Pakistan which are located in Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi.

It is a Category A Audit Firm in Pakistan.

Address

Main, 351 Jail Rd, Shadman 1 Shadman, Lahore, Punjab 54000

Process of Induction

Students will have to fill out an online form on the firm’s website after the announcement of the induction by the firm.

• The firm shortlists the candidates ( on the basis of the number of attempts or FTS) who have filled out an online application form.
• The short-listed candidates will receive a call for the assessment test. (usually an Essay)
• The short-listed candidates will receive a call for 1st (a manager level) interview. This is usually a general interview.
• Candidates who will clear the 1st interview will receive a call for 2nd interview.
• After that candidates will receive a call for 3rd (Partner) interview.
• Candidates who will clear all three interviews will be inducted into the firm.

Apply Oline >> Test >> HR Interview >> ManagerInterview>> Partner Inter >> Induction

3. EY Ford Rhodes

EY Ford Rhodes is one of the big 3 audit firms. It has three offices in Pakistan located in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.

It is a category A audit firm in Pakistan.

Address

Pace Mall Building، MM Alam Rd, Lahore

Induction Process

• The students will have to submit their resumes after the result or there may be an online form.
• The Shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test.
• The students who will clear the test will receive a call for the Interview.
• The candidates who will clear the test and Interview will be inducted in the firm.

Apply Oline >> Test >> Manager Interview >> Partner Inter >> Induction

EY Test Details

• Total marks will be 50
• 25 marks will contain MCQs
• 1. FAR 2 topics: Go through basic Topics of Financial Statements. (all relevant standards for F/S)
• 2. Auditing – basic topics
• 3. Four questions will be regarding general reasoning
• The other 25 marks are for Essay Essay will require you to write Approximately 500 words about EY such as your views, and ambitions for EY. (Why do you want to join EY)

4. Yousuf Adil & Co. Charted Accountants

Yousuf Adil & Co. Charted Accountants is a category A audit firm in Pakistan.

Address

134-A, Abu Bakar Block, New Garden Town, Abu Bakar Block Garden Town, Lahore, Punjab

Induction Process

Yousuf Adil starts collecting resumes after result of CAF students in each attempt. Students will have to submit their resumes physically after their result. There is no assessment test for induction. Yousuf Adil takes two interviews for induction of Trainees. 1st interview is taken by HR and the manager and the 2nd interview is taken by a partner.

Drop CV >> HR & Manager Interview>> Partner Inter >> Induction

5. Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman

Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman is a category A audit firm in Pakistan.

Address

Eden Centre, 1-Inter Floor, 43, Jail Rd, Mazang, Lahore, Punjab

Induction Process

Students will have to submit their resumes physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. The candidates who will clear the test will have to give a partner interview to get inducted into the firm.

The test consists of Essay and MCQs (general knowledge, Math, IQ, and CAF syllabus).

Drop CV >> Test >> Partner Inter >> Induction

6. BDO Ebrahim & Co.

BDO Ebrahim & Co. Charted Accountants is a Category A audit firm.

Address

G8MR+836, Gulberg 2, Lahore, Punjab

Induction Process

Submit your resumes physically after the CAF result. There will be a test and partner interview for induction into the firm.

Drop CV >> Test >> Partner Inter >> Induction

7. Riaz Ahmad and Company

Riaz Ahmad and Company Charted Accountant is a category A Audit firm.

Address

10-B, Saint Mary Park, Main Boulevard Gulberg-III, Saint Mary Colony St Mary Colony, Lahore, Punjab

Induction Process

Submit your CV after the result by visiting the firm physically. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the manager interview. There will be a partner interview for those candidates who will clear the first interview.

Drop CV >> Manager Interview >> Partner Interview >> Induction

8. Crowe Hussain Chaudhury

Crowe Hussain Chaudhury & Co Chartered Accountants is a category A audit firm in Pakistan.

Address

25 Main Market Rd, Gulberg 2, Lahore, Punjab.

Induction Process

Induction is open after the result and candidates will have to apply online. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the interview. There will be a partner interview for candidates who will clear the first interview.

Apply online >> Manager Interview >> Partner Interview >> Induction

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9. Baker Tilly Mehmood Idrees

Baker Tilly Mehmood Idrees Qamar Chartered Accountants is a category A audit firm in Pakistan.

Address

188, D-1, Block D Model Town, Lahore, Punjab

Induction Process

Drop CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the interview.

Drop CV >> Interview >> Induction

10. RSM Avais Hyder

RSM Avais Hyder Liaquat Nauman Chartered Accountants is a category A audit firm.

Address

Avais Chambers, 1-C/5 Sikander Malhi Road, Canal Park, Gulberg II, Gulberg 2, Lahore, Punjab 54000

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. There will be a manager and partner interview for induction into the firm.

Drop CV >> Test >> Manager Interview >> Partner Interview >> Induction

11. Rahman Sarfaraz Rahim Iqbal Rafiq

Rahman Sarfaraz Rahim Iqbal Rafiq & Co. Charted Accountants is a category A audit firm.

Address

G9F2+HJM House no# 52 P, Lahore

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. There will be a manager and partner interview for induction into the firm.

Drop CV >> Test >> Manager Interview >> Partner Interview >> Induction

12. Ilyas Saeed & Co.

Ilyas Saeed & Co. Charted Accountants is a category A audit firm.

Address

A-4 Sea Breeze Homes, Shershah Block Garden Town, Lahore, Punjab

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the manager interview. There will be a partner interview after passing the manager interview.

Drop CV >> Manager Interview >> Partner Interview >> Induction

13. PKF F.R.A.N.T.S

PKF F.R.A.N.T.S Charted Accountants in a category B Audit Firm in Pakistan.

Address

135 Ferozepur Rd, Fazlia Colony, Lahore, Punjab 54000

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. Test passing students will receive a call for the manager interview. There will be a partner interview in Last.

Drop CV >> Test >> Manager Interview >> Partner Interview >> Induction

Read More >> Category B Audit Firms in Pakistan

14. Tariq Abdul Ghani (TAGM)

Tariq Abdul Ghani (TAGM) Charted Accountants is a category B audit firm in Pakistan.

Address

71 C 3 Block C 3 Gulberg III, Lahore, Punjab 54660

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. There will be a partner interview before induction.

Drop CV >> Test >> Partner Interview >> Induction

15. Shinewing Hameed Chaudary

ShineWing Hameed Chaudhri & Co. Chartered Accountants is a category B audit firm in Pakistan.

Address

HM House, 7-Bank Square, Anarkali Bazaar Lahore, Punjab 54000

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. There will be a partner interview before induction.

Drop CV >> Test >> Partner Interview >> Induction

16. UHY Hassan Naeem & Co.

UHY Hassan Naeem & Co. Charted Accountants is a category B audit firm in Pakistan.

Address

4 Street 3, Shah Jamal Colony Fazlia Colony, Lahore, Punjab 54000

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result or there may be online (depends on firm policy). The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. Test passing students will receive a call for the manager interview. There will be a partner interview in Last.

Drop CV/Online >> Test >> Manager Interview >> Partner Interview >> Induction

17. Riaz Ahmad, Saqib, Gohar

Riaz Ahmad, Saqib, Gohar & Co. Chartered Accountants is a category B audit firm in Pakistan.

Address

Building No. 35, D / E, Ali Block New Garden Town, Lahore, Punjab

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. Test passing students will receive a call for the partner interview for induction into the firm.

Drop CV >> Test >> Partner Interview >> Induction

18. Zulfiqar Ahmad & Co.

Zulfiqar Ahmad & Co. Chartered Accountants is a QCR-rated firm.

Address

72- Garden Block New Garden Town, Lahore (Opposite to Pak Lions International Cricket Academy)

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. Test passing students will receive a call for the partner interview for induction into the firm.

Drop CV >> Test >> Partner Interview >> Induction

19. Malik Haroon Shahid Safder(MHSS)

Malik Haroon Shahid Safder (MHSS) and Co. Charted Accountants is a QCR-rated firm.

Address

25 G, Gulberg 2, Lahore, 54550

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. Test passing students will receive a call for the partner interview for induction into the firm.

Drop CV >> Test >> Partner Interview >> Induction

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20. UHF & Co.

Uzair Hammad Faisal (UHF) and Co. Charted Accountants is a category C audit firm in Pakistan.

Address

37 Street 37, Main Gulberg, Lahore, Punjab 54000

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. Test passing students will receive a call for the partner interview for induction into the firm.

Drop CV >> Test >> Partner Interview >> Induction

21. Rizwan and Co.

Rizwan and Co. Charted Accountants is a QCR-Rated firm.

Address

14- A, Tipu Block, New Garden Town, Tipu Block, New Garden Town Shakir Ali Ln, Tipu Block Garden Town, Lahore

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. Test passing students will receive a call for the partner interview for induction into the firm.

Drop CV >> Test >> Partner Interview >> Induction

22. Aamir Salman Rizwan

Amir Salman Rizwan and Co. Charted Accountants is a QCR-Rated firm.

Address

359 G3, Johar Town, Lahore

Induction Process

Drop your CV physically after the result. The shortlisted candidates will receive a call for the test. Test passing students will receive a call for the partner interview for induction into the firm.

Drop CV >> Test >> Partner Interview >> Induction