The Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved
the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Institute of Cost
Accountants of India and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United
Kingdom, (ACCA, UK) on 8
th July, 2021.
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India and The Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA), UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 9
th August, 2021 to
work together towards co-operation in respect of professional training, education and
examinations. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by CMA Biswarup Basu, President of the Institute and
Ms. Helen Brand, Chief Executive, ACCA.
Following the understanding, members of both the Institutes will be allowed mutual
advanced entry through exemptions from appearing majority of papers to acquire the
qualification of the other Professional Body. Both the Institutes have also agreed to offer
jointly-organised and co-branded continuing professional development (CPD) courses,
workshops and conferences. The two Institutes will also identify suitable research
opportunities and undertake joint research and publications.
CMA Biswarup Basu, President, The Institute of Cost Accountants of India said “the MoU
will open new avenues for students and members of both the Institutes. The changing
global as well as local business environments require Professional Accountants in Business
to strengthen their financial accounting and control knowledge in addition to the domain
knowledge of Cost and Management Accounting. This MOU will open new door of
opportunity for CMAs globally.”
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Helen Brand, the chief executive of ACCA, said at the signing ceremony: ‘We are so happy
and so proud to sign this MOU, and to extend our pact of friendship. We are delighted to
have this strategic agreement which has brought so many benefits to our respective
members, and to the finance sector and business generally in India. It opens the door to
new opportunities for combined research, to shared events and to a wealth of professional
development, and it doubles our influence as a force for public good across India and
further afield. We will continue to work alongside each other, to build the ethical
accountancy profession that the world needs, and together we will lift the professional lives
of all our members.’
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global professional body
for professional accountants.
We’re a thriving global community of 233,000 members and 536,000 future members
based in 178 countries and regions, who work across a wide range of sectors and
industries. We uphold the highest professional and ethical values.
We offer everyone everywhere the opportunity to experience a rewarding career in
accountancy, finance and management. Our qualifications and learning opportunities
develop strategic business leaders, forward-thinking professionals with the financial,
business and digital expertise essential for the creation of sustainable organisations and
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