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From Blackstone to Deloitte: Ahmed's Journey to Becoming an ACCA Affiliate
May 15, 2026 5 min read
Ahmed Khan joined Blackstone School of Accountancy right after completing his Intermediate exams. With personal mentorship from Big Four faculty and structured mock exams, Ahmed cleared all 13 papers in record time.
Overcoming Initial Challenges 'When I started ACCA, financial management and advanced audit seemed intimidating,' recalls Ahmed. 'However, the faculty at Blackstone didn't just teach the syllabus — they taught us how audit teams operate at Deloitte and PwC. When I walked into my job interview, I felt completely prepared.'
The Role of Mock Exams & Career Counseling Blackstone's rigorous mock examination series prepared Ahmed to handle exam stress effortlessly. In addition, our Dedicated Placement Cell conducted mock interviews, resume refinement sessions, and personal branding workshops that helped him secure an immediate placement at Deloitte's Lahore office upon affiliate status.
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