The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants – CIMA launched an updated CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA) in India. The Certificate reflects the needs of employers for professionals to be able to add value to their organization. Shane Balzan, Head of Syllabus Development at CIMA Global, who launched the Certificate in Business Accounting 2016 in India, talks about the relevance of such a certificate for Indian students. Excerpts..
Why did you choose India to launch the upgraded Certificate in Business Accounting?
India remains one of the key potential markets for CIMA till date. We have some of the largest universities like Christ University, Manipal University and GITAM University offering this course to thousands of students. We at CIMA have already established a connection among students in India.
What are the career options that this course would lead to?
The Certificate in Business Accounting is a foundation for a career in business and finance and it is an entry route to becoming a Chartered Global Management Accountant. On completion, they can continue to take the CIMA exams at the Professional level, either study part time or full time.
What is the relevance of such a certificate amongst today’s many career choices that Indian students have?
Indian organisations are opening up to the need of being relevant in global context. Today Indian business houses own businesses across countries and sectors, and competent and confident management accountants help them translate insights into business decisions. There is no better time to embrace management accounting in India than now. Indian students looking for a global career will find the right tool in this qualification.
Today, Indian business houses own businesses across countries and sectors, and competent and confident management accountants help them translate insights into business decisions. There is no better time to embrace management accounting in India than now Shane Balzan, CIMA
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