The Accounting Partnership Agreement is essential for accounting professionals in Pakistan who wish to establish a formal partnership practice. This document is specifically used when two or more qualified accountants decide to combine their expertise and resources to operate a joint accounting practice. It must comply with the Partnership Act 1932, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) regulations, and other relevant Pakistani legislation. The agreement covers crucial aspects such as capital contributions, profit sharing, professional responsibilities, client management, and partnership governance. It's particularly important for protecting partners' interests, ensuring regulatory compliance, and establishing clear operational guidelines for the accounting practice.

1. Parties: Identification of all partners entering the accounting partnership, including their professional qualifications and registration numbers

2. Background: Context of the partnership formation, including any existing practices being merged or new practice being established

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including accounting-specific terminology

4. Partnership Name and Business: The agreed name of the partnership and scope of accounting services to be provided

5. Commencement and Term: Start date of the partnership and duration (if fixed-term)

6. Capital Contributions: Details of initial and ongoing capital contributions from each partner

7. Profit and Loss Sharing: Formula and mechanisms for distributing profits and losses among partners

8. Management and Decision Making: Governance structure, voting rights, and decision-making processes

9. Banking and Financial Matters: Banking arrangements, signing authorities, and financial management procedures

10. Professional Obligations: Compliance with ICAP regulations and professional standards

11. Partner Duties and Restrictions: Rights, responsibilities, and restrictions on partners' activities

12. Leave and Absence: Policy on partners' vacation, sick leave, and extended absences

13. Insurance and Indemnity: Professional indemnity insurance requirements and mutual indemnification

14. Termination and Retirement: Procedures for partnership termination and partner retirement

15. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes between partners

16. Governing Law: Confirmation of Pakistani law as governing law and jurisdiction