The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants signs MOU with PricewaterhouseCoopers
PwC to identify Management Trainee positions for CIMA candidates
Mumbai, September 15, 2006: The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Mumbai. This partnership will help create value and provide measurable benefits for both parties. The MOU was signed between Kathy Grimshaw, Director, International Development, CIMA, UK and Roopen Roy -Managing Director, PwC.
The primary objective of this agreement is to develop a year-on-year programme to focus on identified activities and specific projects, based on mutual agreement and collaboration. These activities will encompass opportunities for candidates pursuing CIMA qualifications, presentation of seminars covering technical subjects and also seminars focusing on careers in consultancy, as well as identifying of other areas for co-operation between the two organisations. In addition, PwC’s newly inaugurated Global Training Centre facility in Kolkata will become an accredited in-company computer based assessment centre for the CIMA Certificate in Business Administration.
Highlighting the benefits of the tie – up, Roopen Roy said, “At PwC, we are open to new ideas, innovation and creativity. As our country integrates more aggressively into the global economy, it is important to work closely with world-class organisations that have global reach and scale. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) headquartered in London has been a pioneer in setting and continuously raising the bar of global professional standards in management accountancy. We are confident that working together we will be able to expand the pool of trained human talent with international credentials-a critical piece in the jigsaw puzzle of our future success. We also believe that this important initiative will create new opportunities in India hitherto unexplored.”
As a first initiative, PwC are offering Management Trainee positions to recent graduates who have also completed the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. These positions are based in PwC operations across India and offer an opportunity for new professionals to launch a career in consultancy with PwC. In addition, PwC will make openings available to candidates already pursuing or completing the CIMA Professional Qualification.
Speaking on the occasion, Kathy Grimshaw, Director, International Development, CIMA, said, “PricewaterhouseCoopers is an organisation of considerable standing in India and internationally, so we are delighted that PwC is supporting CIMA as a qualification to meet the needs of its professional staff in India. We are also looking forward to collaborating closely with PwC on the promotion of management accounting and consultancy as career options for finance professionals across India and, by organising joint seminars, benefiting from the considerable expertise of PwC as industry leaders”.
About CIMA
CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) is the only international accountancy body with a sole focus on business. It is a world leading professional institute that offers an internationally recognized qualification in management accountancy, focusing on accounting in business, in both the private and public sectors. CIMA is the voice of over 85,000 students and 65,000 members in 158 countries and is responsible for the education and training of management accountants who work in industry, commerce and not-for-profit and has more members in the public sector than any other UK based body. CIMA prides itself on the commercial relevance of its syllabus, which is in tune with the activities of high performance organizations, and evolves continually to reflect the latest developments in global business. It is committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards of members and students, and to maintaining public confidence in management accountancy. For more information about CIMA, please visit www.cimaglobal.com
About PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. (www.pwc.com/india) provides industry focused tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. PwC professionals work collaboratively using connected thinking to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.
PwC has offices in Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.
“PricewaterhouseCoopers”, a registered trademark, refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited (a limited company in India) or, as the context requires, other member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity.
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