ICSI signs MoU with IMAÒ to enhance professional skills and competencies of its members
Pune: The ICSI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) at the 2nd Regional Conference of Corporate CS of ICSI-SIRC, hosted by Bengaluru Chapter in Bengaluru, to foster collaborative alliances for the benefit of the members of both organizations.
Aimed at advancing the highest standards of ethics and professional conduct in members of both organizations, the MoU will promote excellence in financial management, corporate reporting, and governance.
Sharing his views, CS Manish Gupta, President The ICSI, emphatically stated that “Understanding the rising needs and expectations of the stakeholders, it is utmost important to raise the bar and continuously upgrade the professional knowledge & skills. The association with IMA will provide a collaborative platform for sharing best practices, enhancing knowledge & skills, and will open the doors to addressing various challenges faced by professionals working in the area of finance, governance and strategy”. .
Mike DePrisco, IMA President and CEO, highlighted the strategic importance of the collaboration, and said, “Our focus is on empowering Company Secretaries by advancing their professional skills and competencies through collaborative training programs and certifications. Our partnership will facilitate discussions and partnerships among Company Secretaries and other stakeholders for collectively tackling challenges in finance, governance, and strategy.”
The MoU outlines a comprehensive scope of collaboration, encompassing joint research projects, seminars, conferences, workshops, and professional development programs. Members of both institutes will have the opportunity to participate in programs organized by IMA and ICSI, ensuring continuous learning and skill development. In addition, the five-year partnership will also focus on international cooperation to share developments in areas of common interest at the global level.
