On Sunday, November 17, 2024, His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Muhammad bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the university, represented by the College of Business and Economics, and Taqraq Business Services Company, in the presence of His Excellency the Vice President for Educational Affairs, Dr. Fahad bin Sulaiman Al-Ahmad, His Excellency the Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Walid bin Saleh Al-Battah, and the Supervisor of Knowledge Exchange and Scientific Events, Dr. Mishari bin Saleh Al-Enezi, at the headquarters of the University City.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Fahid, Dean of the College of Business and Economics, and Mr. Saeed bin Saad Al-Shahrani, CEO of Iqraaq Business Services, to support and develop the skills and knowledge of accounting students through the Distinguished Accountants Program.
The memorandum also aims to strengthen cooperation in the field of qualifying accountants for the labor market, helping students acquire the skills of preparing financial statements and the ability to read them and make decisions based on them, in addition to sufficient knowledge of the most important tax and zakat treatments, and the ability to prepare returns according to the regulations in force in the Kingdom.
The areas of cooperation in the MoU include introducing students to the most important professional certificates that qualify them more for the labor market, providing them with effective communication skills in organizations, and the ability to present their CVs in a clear and professional manner.