IFAC associate
Certified Professional Accountants Afghanistan (CPAA)
IFAC associate · South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) · Founded 2013
Country profile
Afghanistan
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Professional Accountancy Organisations
Accountancy bodies (PAOs) and their IFAC membership, by country
Accountant & Auditor Salaries
Gross annual pay of accountants and external auditors, in US dollars (2026)
$2,500–7,500
Accountant: $4,301 a year
- Accountant: $4,301 a year (profession survey, converted to USD)
- External auditor: $5,680 a year (profession survey, converted to USD)
- Average for all jobs: $5,700 a year
Gross pay in nominal US dollars (2026), not adjusted for living costs.
Country Challenges
The main challenge for accounting and audit in each country, from public evidence (2026)
Skills & workforce
Accountant shortage
- Evidence: Direct evidence — the selected source reports this issue directly
- Scope: Accounting
The Ministry of Finance identifies a persistent shortage of professional accountants affecting corporate financial affairs.
Source: CPA of General Directorate of Treasury of MoF Initiates Granting Licenses to Auditing Agencies, Professional Education Bodies | د مالیي وزارت (government or regulator)
Business opportunities
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