New Jersey/India/Kochi,
April 2014: To
provide training and certification tools for a growing group of accounting and
finance professionals in India, IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) has
announced a partnership agreement with John Wiley and Sons, Inc. (Wiley),
publisher of the CMA Learning System (CMALS), and Miles Professional Education
(Miles), a major professional certification course provider in India. Under the
agreement, Miles commits significant resources to support live training for
management accountants preparing to take IMA’s CMA® (Certified Management
Accountant) exam using Wiley’s CMALS.
IMA’s globally recognized CMA credential is an
advanced assessment of accounting and financial management knowledge in four
critical areas: financial planning, analysis, control, and decision support.
The two-part exam is offered through Prometric testing centers in India and
throughout the world.
“As local
economies grow, so does the demand for highly qualified management accountants,” said Jim Gurowka, CAE, IMA vice
president of international development. “This new partner agreement solidifies IMA’s commitment to the region
and reinforces our dedication to supporting careers, organizations, and the
public interest.”
Beginning this spring, Miles will offer an
eightweek instructorled course, to prepare management accountants for the
exam. The courses, available in eight cities across India, provide 60 hours of training
on exam content, guidance for taking the test, and career counseling.
“We at
Miles recognize a great opportunity for management accountants in India with
the recent government focus on economic development and growth. The
availability of the CMA credential will enable a highly qualified workforce and
enhanced performance of organizations,” said Varun Jain, CMA, CPA, National Instructor & Founder, Miles
Professional Education.
“Wiley’s global success in providing
bestinclass professional educational products and services is underpinned by
collaborative relationships. As such, we are proud to cement this important
initiative with our longstanding partners at IMA and Miles,” said David Pugh,
executive publisher and senior vice president at John Wiley and Sons U.S.
headquarters.
Vikas Gupta,
managing director of Wiley India, added: “This
partnership underscores Wiley’s commitment to support individuals around the
world pursuing globally relevant professional certifications, such as the
U.S.based CMA. The planned coursework will allow undergraduate and
postgraduate students to sit for the exams in parallel with their college
coursework. The CMA also helps working professionals take their careers to the
next level through a costeffective path. The preparation of CMA professionals
also fits perfectly with the national skilldevelopment agenda of India, which
Wiley has always championed.”
In tandem
with this announcement, IMA has expanded its international chapter roster by
adding eight new local chapters in India: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi,
Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Pune. IMA also has an active Mutual Recognition
Agreement with the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI). ® (Certified
Management Accountant) exam using Wiley’s CMALS.
“IMA
strongly believes in delivering the best in localized programs and services.
Our new network of chapters in India and expanded CMA program support will help
meet the specific needs of professionals in the region,” said Gurowka.
For more
information on IMA’s regional chapters, visit IMA’s website – www.imanet.org. To learn more about Miles Professional
Education, please visit www.milespcareview.com
or www.milescma.com. For more information
about Wiley, please visit www.wileyindia.com
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