Subject Specialist PM, FM & APM

• 18+ years of teaching experience.
• Delivered the highest number of webinars organised by ACCA Pakistan.
• Mentored 64+ students to achieve global and nationwide top positions.
• Highest number of global and nationwide top positions in APM.
• Founder/CEO at VIFHE.

Rizwan Maniya is an ACCA Subject Specialist in Performance Management (PM), Financial Management (FM), and Advanced Performance Management (APM), with over 18 years of teaching experience. Widely regarded as one of the leading educators in these subjects, he currently serves as CEO and Principal of VIFHE (Virtual Institute for Higher Education), an ACCA Gold Approved Learning Provider. Through his work, he has guided ACCA students across the globe and is particularly known for mentoring high-performing candidates in APM. With prior experience in Big Four firms, he brings real-world industry insight into the classroom, helping students approach exams with a professional accountant’s mindset. He is especially recognised for simplifying complex concepts into clear, exam-focused strategies and has delivered multiple ACCA-organised global webinars in PM and APM. Since 2018, he has led VIFHE with a strong focus on academic excellence, leveraging innovative online classes, glass-board technology, live sessions, and structured study plans to create meaningful outcomes in accounting and finance education.

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Subject Specialist – SBL

• 25+ years of teaching experience.
• Conducted several ACCA Practice to Pass Webinars.
• Over 30+ of his students have secured global or nationwide top positions.
• He is a Senior ACCA faculty member and ACCA Brand Head at VIFHE.

With over 25+ years of experience in Finance and Audit, including more than a decade as CFO / Finance Director in global organizations, Hasan Dossani has extensive expertise in business strategies and operational finance. Based in Dubai since 2012, he has managed multiple entities across several Gulf countries and has overseen all finance functions and audit, while also driving strategic initiatives, corporate governance and enterprise risk management. He is currently serving as Chief Internal Controller at Phillip Middle East Insurance Brokers in Dubai.

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Subject Specialist – BT, AA & AAA

• 16+ years of teaching experience.
• Delivered 5+ global webinars.
• Mentored 22+ students to achieve global and nationwide top positions.
• Senior ACCA faculty member and Strategic Planner at VIFHE.

Ahmed Mumtaz qualified as an ACCA member in 2012 and has been actively involved in teaching ACCA students since 2010. He has also conducted five ACCA official Practice to Pass webinars, contributing directly to student success at a global level. One of the strongest differentiators of his teaching is his accessibility. He provides continuous student support through WhatsApp and is known for responding to queries promptly, ensuring that no student feels stuck or unsupported during their preparation. A critical success factor of his batches is the emphasis on real, exam-focused feedback. Students receive detailed and honest feedback on assignments and mock exams, enabling them to significantly improve their drafting skills. This focused improvement in exam technique consistently helps students stand out and perform strongly in the final ACCA examinations.

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Subject Specialist – MA & AFM

• 15+ years of teaching experience.
• Delivered 5+ global webinars.
• Taught 30,000+ students.
• Mentored 30+ students to achieve global and nationwide top positions.

Taha Popatia is an ACCA, APFA, and PAA specialist in Management Accounting, Financial Management, Reporting, and Quantitative Analysis. He has industry experience as an audit associate at EY (one of the Big Four) and has handled freelance and consultancy assignments in accounting and tax. An early advocate of online education since 2016, he combines technology-driven learning with personalized support for his students. As a student, he achieved multiple national ranks in ACCA and CA subjects including APM, SBL, SBR, MA, FA, and QM and was declared Pakistan’s top ACCA affiliate for the highest aggregate marks in professional exams. He has also conducted multiple global webinars and workshops for professional accountancy students.

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Subject Specialist – MA1, MA2, TX & ATX (Urdu | Hindi)

• 18+ years of teaching experience.
• 20+ global and nationwide positions.
• Delivered 3+ webinars.
• Taught more than 10,000+ students.

Rameez Arain is an ACCA-qualified faculty member with extensive experience teaching Taxation (TX), Advanced Taxation (ATX) and Management Accounting(MA) to ACCA students through Urdu/Hindi-medium instruction. He is particularly known for helping students who find taxation concepts challenging in English by delivering clear, structured explanations in Urdu/Hindi, while ensuring full alignment with ACCA exam requirements. His teaching approach focuses on building strong conceptual understanding, step-by-step exam techniques, and effective interpretation of ACCA questions, enabling students to confidently attempt exams written in English. Through practical examples, past-paper practice, and exam-focused strategies, he has supported thousands of students in improving their performance and achieving exam success in TX and ATX.

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Subject Specialist – FA, TX & ATX

• 19+ years of teaching experience.
• 25+ prize-winning students.
• Conducted Train-the-Trainer sessions.
• Delivered international Study School programmes.

Saniya Asif is an ACCA qualified professional with over 19 years of teaching experience, delivering high-quality education to national and international students. She specialises in Taxation (TX), Advanced Taxation (ATX), and Financial Accounting, and is known for her strong subject command and student-centred approach. Over the course of her career, she taught ACCA, CA (Pakistan), and CIMA (UK) programmes. She has also conducted Train-the-Trainer sessions and delivered international Study School programmes, contributing to faculty development and global academic initiatives. In addition to teaching, Saniya is an experienced content writer and works as a freelance professional with MAG Accountants, combining academic expertise with practical industry insight. She currently serves as Visiting Faculty at FAST and IVY College of Management Sciences. Saniya is recognised for her structured methodology, exam-focused strategies, and ability to simplify complex accounting and taxation concepts.

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Subject Specialist – FR & SBR (Eng)

• 7+ years of teaching experience.
• Senior Analyst with Big 4 audit firms globally.

With over 7 years of combined professional and teaching experience, Aaisha Faisal brings deep expertise in ACCA, IFRS, Audit, and Financial Reporting. She has worked with leading organizations as a Consultant and Senior Analyst and also taught at reputed institutions. Her hands-on experience with audits and financial statement preparation helps her connect theoretical concepts with practical applications. Known for clear explanations and exam-focused teaching, she helps students build confidence and a strong understanding to succeed in their exams. She has helped students gain National and Global ranks with one student being awarded 100/100 Global rank 1 position.

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Subject Specialist – FR(Urdu)

• 5+ years of teaching experience.
• Manager Accounts & Taxation at a pharmaceutical company

Ali Amanullah has over 13 years of experience in taxation and accounting. Currently serving as Manager Accounts & Taxation at a pharmaceutical company, where he manages payments and payroll tax. Earlier in his career, he spent many years working with a Big Four firm, helping clients with income tax returns and representing them before tax authorities. He also has hands-on experience with import costing and preparing financial statements. Ali’s practical knowledge and real-world experience make him skilled at breaking down complex tax and accounting concepts into simple, easy-to-understand lessons.

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Subject Specialist – FA, SBR & OBU Mentorship

• 14+ years of teaching experience.
• Senior Partner at Focus Financial & Tax Consultants.

Subject Specialist – LW

• 30+ years of teaching experience.

Subject Specialist – FA1

• 5+ years of teaching experience.

Approved OBU Mentor & Fellow Member of ACCA

• 15+ years of teaching experience.
• Vice Chairman, Member Network Panel, ACCA.

Jawad Nagda is an experienced finance professional who teaches Financial Modelling, FP&A, and Finance Transformation with a strong emphasis on practical, real-world application. With years of hands-on experience across multiple industries, he helps students understand how finance functions actually operate inside organizations. His training focuses on building solid financial models, forecasting and budgeting frameworks, management reporting, and performance analysis that support business decisions. Rather than relying on theory alone, his sessions are driven by real business scenarios, Excel and Power BI–based models, and practical exercises. Students leave with a clear understanding of how to apply these tools in their own roles and create real impact in their organizations.

Subject Specialist – Financial Modelling, Finance Transformation & FP&A

• 17+ years of teaching experience.
• Founder, Finance-Horizon Management Consulting (Fin-Rizon).
• Microsoft Excel & Power BI Trainer.

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Daniyal Arshad is a result-driven professional with extensive experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, and business advisory. Currently, he serves as a Senior Consultant at a leading firm in Pakistan, where he works closely with businesses to improve processes and performance. With hands-on experience as an E-commerce Mentor and Chief Financial Officer, Daniyal specializes in helping learners build, scale, and optimize Shopify stores while leveraging AI tools for digital marketing, automation, and data-driven decision-making. His teaching approach is practical, structured, and strongly aligned with real industry needs. Daniyal focuses on simplifying complex areas such as store optimization, paid advertising, AI-powered marketing strategies, and conversion analysis, so students can confidently apply them in real-world scenarios. His background in compliance, analytics, and financial analysis enables learners to not only market effectively but also build sustainable and scalable online businesses.

Subject Specialist – Shopify & Digital Marketing Using AI

• 5+ years of teaching experience.
• Senior Consultant at a leading firm.
• Run multiple E-commerce stores.

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Subject Specialist – Islamic Finance

• Master’s in Quran and Sunnah from Darul Uloom.
• Shariah Advisor / Board Member for international Islamic institutions.

As a seasoned treasury and finance professional with over a decade of expertise in treasury management and corporate/structured finance, Shoaib Yaqoob brings a comprehensive background in Islamic banking, investment finance, treasury, and private equity valuation. He worked as the Investment Manager in Saudi Arabia, where he enhanced investment strategies through detailed research and regulatory compliance, alongside conducting valuations for IPOs and private equity investments. Previously, as the Unit Head of Treasury at Meezan Bank Ltd., Pakistan, he established and led the equity desk, directly contributing to strategy formulation, business development, and client relationship management across diverse financial products. He trained & mentored students globally with a remarkable track record of student success. He specializes in financial modeling, investment advisory, public debt, and equity analysis, and provides hedging solutions for currencies and interest rates. His approach combines strategic oversight with meticulous risk management to maximize investment outcomes and stakeholder value.

Subject Specialist – CFA

• 10+ years of teaching experience.
• Mentored 10,000+ ACCA students globally.
• Currently Head of Treasury at one of the largest banks in Pakistan.

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• 15+ years of industry & academia experience.
• Founder & managing director at Noman Liaqat Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants & Business Advisors (An ICAEW Registered Firm in London, United Kingdom)
• Co-founder & Managing Partner at Roots Global Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Business Advisors (An ICAEW Registered Firm in Ajman, United Arab Emirates)
• ICAEW Member since 2017
• FCCA since 2021
• APFA (Associate Member of Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants)