On March 5, 2026, Professor S.T. Mirzhakypova, Head of the ACCA Educational Program at the International Engineering and Technological University (METU), took part in two significant professional events held in Almaty, aimed at developing the professional qualifications system and strengthening collaboration between education and business.

In the first half of the day, the professor participated as a speaker in a round table dedicated to the alignment of academic training with labor market needs in the financial and economic sector. The event addressed key challenges related to the transformation of the finance profession, as well as practical approaches to preparing competitive specialists in line with current employer expectations.

Particular attention was given to strengthening the role of higher education institutions within the qualifications system, including the development of professional standards, the involvement of the academic community in their updating, and the expansion of cooperation with professional organizations and employers.

In the second half of the day, the professor attended the ACCA Membership Ceremony, where new members and Fellow status recipients were honored. The event became an important platform for professional networking and the exchange of experience with representatives of the international professional community, employers, and experts in the fields of finance and audit.

Participation in these events contributes to strengthening the university’s position as an active contributor to the development of a modern professional qualifications system and the integration of international standards into the educational process.