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AICPA & CIMA call for apprenticeship levy reform

AICPA and CIMA have together called on the government to reform the apprenticeship levy ahead of the Spring Budget, in a bid to boost higher level skills and address skills gaps in the workforce. In their submission to the Treasury, they have called for reforms that would widen access to…

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AICPA & CIMA propose policy action for tackling inflation 

AICPA and CIMA have together published a new report that sets out proposed policy action  which could help lower inflation faster.  The AICPA and CIMA inflation report found that the current inflation problem has multiple drivers outside of monetary policy and the war in Ukraine. These include issues in labour…

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Corporate sponsorship: Opportunities and Challenges

Companies are vying for customers’ time and attention, two very limited resources.  Business leaders always try to differentiate themselves from the competition to cut through the noise of social media. They may wonder if a corporate sponsorship is a solid strategic investment.  Trusted advisers who hold the CGMA designation place…

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AICPA and CIMA achieves good workplace recognition

The AICPA and CIMA, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants has been recognised as a “great place to work”, according to 74% of the Association’s employees in Malaysia, the UK and the US. It comes as Great Place To Work, an independent consultancy group and global…

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Offering the right strategic advice on business expansion

As companies grow, they will look to expand into new regions and possibly even new countries. This is when management accountants, acting as trusted advisers, have to bring our expertise to the table to make sure the process is a success. The first consideration is selecting the type of expansion…

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AICPA and CIMA launch new ESG certificate

AICPA and CIMA, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, are offering a new certificate focused on ESG reporting, advisory and guidance. The Fundamentals of ESG Certificate is available globally and is said to be appropriate for accounting and finance professionals looking to obtain a baseline knowledge…

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Successful mergers need management accountants

The uncertain economic outlook means businesses are scrutinising their futures. Leadership teams find themselves wondering: How do we survive? Better yet, how do we thrive? How do we navigate the volatile headwinds?  An answer that can reveal itself: Merge with another company.  When a potential merger is a topic of discussion,…

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CIMA calls on new UK government to address key economic problems

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has called on the new government led by Liz Truss to focus on tackling the economic problems the country faces. CIMA has written to the new prime minister making several recommendations that could make a positive impact on the accountancy sector, including reducing…

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AICPA and CIMA appoint global head of ESG

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants representing the unified voice of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), has announced the appointment of Jeremy Osborn, to the newly-created role of global head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters. Osborn was previously…

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CIMA appoints new president

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has appointed Melanie Janine Kanaka, FCMA, CGMA, as its 89th president. The CIMA is the world’s largest professional body of management accountants. She will also serve as co-chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association), which represents the combined membership…

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