The Council serves as the governing body of the Institute, makes decisions on the overall strategy, policy and direction, as well as handling matters stipulates in the Professional Accountants Ordinance. The Council establishes criteria required to maintain quality of work carried out by the Institute’s members and provide technical assistance to competent authorities with legal mandate to isse public sector accounting standards. It is also entitled with the power and responsibility to take necessary actions in accordance to the Chartered Accountants Act and regulations made under the Act.