CIMA’s Corporate Partner program: A strategic partnership to transform the finance function and keep

CIMA unveiled its Corporate Partners, celebrating a decade of partnerships which play an important role in ensuring the accounting profession continues to evolve with contemporary business needs.  

This year’s partnership holds special significance, in addition to acknowledging the 10-year milestone. In January 2017, the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants was formed, combining the strengths of CIMA and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). Representing 650,000 students and members globally, in public and management accounting, the association strives to power opportunity, trust and prosperity for people, businesses and economies worldwide.

To further elaborate on the association and its relevance for Sri Lankan corporates, Executive Vice President – People, Strategy and Innovation Lawson Carmichael and Asia Pacific Regional Vice President Venkkat Ramanan were in attendance to address CIMA’s corporate partners. Citing geopolitical, technological, regulatory and workforce issues which are causing rapid changes to businesses and their operating environments globally, Lawson advocated building stronger corporate partnerships. 

“Strategic partnerships are differentiating companies of the future. The association uniquely differentiates us, delivering value, delivering better business and protecting the public interest,” he said.

Supporting these statements, Venkkat explained: “The main objective of the Corporate Partners program is to form a closer linkage between the association and the corporates. While the program also provides an essential link for employers seeking professional talent to meet their business needs, the association is committed to support Sri Lanka’s economy by developing the competencies of not only school leavers but the accounting profession at large.”  

Venkkat also underscored the need for corporates to gain a better understanding of the local implications of global changes. He added: “In order for Sri Lanka to remain competitive, it is critical that companies learn to adapt to these changes and high quality talent is essential to propel growth. To this end, a series of roundtables will be conducted with the Corporate Partners to gain valuable insights of how the association, together with the corporates, can transform the finance function for future business needs.”    

Also in attendance to meet with Corporate Partners were Managing Director of Markets – Europe, Africa and Asia Irene Teng and Associate Director – South Asia Bhaskar Ranjan Das.  

CIMA Corporate Partners 2017

Platinum

Lankem Ceylon Plc

Diesel & Motor Engineering Plc

Hayleys Plc

Siam City Cement (Lanka) Ltd.  – Use INCEE Cement Logo 

John Keells Holdings

MAS Holdings

National Development Bank Plc

Hirdaramani Group of Companies

Fonterra Brands Lanka Ltd.

Aitken Spence Plc

HSBC Electronic Data Processing Lanka Ltd.

Lanka Orix Leasing Company Plc

Associated Motorways Ltd.  

Unilever Lanka

Brandix i3

Dharmavahini Foundation

Wijeya Newspapers Ltd.

Gold

Ceylon Tobacco Company Plc

Seylan Bank Plc 

Nestlé Lanka Plc

Commercial Bank of Ceylon Plc

Sampath Bank Ltd.