ACCA partners with IIM–Kozhikode to advance accounting education, offer career opportunities

NEW DELHI: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced collaboration with Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) for advancing academic and professional growth in accounting, finance, and management domains.

The collaboration aims to enhance educational offerings, skills development, and career opportunities in accounting, finance, and management. The IIM Kozhikode students will get access to a comprehensive suite of resources, which includes training programmes, workshops and certifications offered by ACCA.

It will also benefit faculty members of the three departments at IIM-K for research and professional development activities and also give access to ACCA’s network of industry experts.

“This exchange of knowledge and expertise promises to elevate the academic environment, ensuring that the curriculum remains at the forefront of industry trends and best practices in accounting, finance, and management,” the official statement said.

Sajid Khan, director-India of ACCA said: “We’re delighted to be collaborating with IIMK. Our organizations share a commitment to excellence in their respective fields and this is a win-win situation for both organizations. ACCA with its global presence and unparalleled network is well poised to play its part in supporting and furthering IIMK's motto and agenda of 'Globalising Indian Thought”.

IIM Kozhikode director Debashis Chatterjee said: “Collaborations as such bring the best of business education and technical knowhow and are fundamental to promoting research, training, academics and financial expertise to overcome the global skill gap. IIM Kozhikode along with ACCA is privileged to play its part in nation building and training the best of the best to take on emerging global market challenges head on.”