Kazakhstan’s national qualification programme, Auditor RK, has been granted a five-year accreditation by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
The recognition highlights the programme’s alignment with ACCA’s global standards in professional education.
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It was achieved through collaboration with the Chamber of Auditors of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Professional Council on Auditing Activity.
The five-year accreditation allows graduates of the Auditor RK programme to receive exemptions from relevant ACCA qualification exams.
ACCA said this would facilitate their progress towards obtaining an internationally recognised designation.
The collaboration aims to bolster Kazakhstan’s accounting and audit profession, enhance the international mobility of local specialists, and build investor confidence through qualified financial professionals, the association added.
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By GlobalDataACCA central Asia head Zhanna Iskenova said: “This is a significant step forward in harmonising national and international standards in the accountancy profession.
“We are proud to support the PCAA in developing strong, future-ready professionals who meet both local and global expectations.”
Chamber of Auditors of the Republic of Kazakhstan chairman of the council Sapar Koshkimbayev said: “This international accreditation is a proud achievement for Kazakhstan’s audit profession. It reflects our commitment to ensuring the Auditor RK programme meets the highest global standards.
“Partnering with ACCA allows us to offer Kazakhstani professionals wider recognition, stronger career pathways, and greater integration into the global financial community.”
In July 2025, ACCA published its report on the regulatory arrangements for 2025, stressing the importance of maintaining “robust, transparent, and proportionate” oversight amid global uncertainties.
The report underscored the significant role of the Regulatory Board, supported by the “Appointments, Qualifications and Standards Boards,” in safeguarding the public interest and delivering public value.
Regulatory Board chair Lucy Winskell said: “This year, the Board has paid particular attention to the ongoing proposals regarding UK audit and corporate governance reform, scrutinising changes arising due to implementation of sustainability assurance reporting and evaluating the implementation of ACCA’s Digital Transformation programme where those changes could impact ACCA’s regulatory arrangements to ensure they remain robust.”
