Cima Sri Lanka Division News Release 08 February 2010
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CIMA SRI LANKA DIVISION NEWS RELEASE 08 FEBRUARY 2010 CIMA Corporate Partners 2010 The CIMA Corporate Partner Programme was launched in 2007 keeping in line with the global growth strategy underpinned by strong and effective partnering programmes with employers around the world. These global endorsements affirm CIMA as the qualification of choice and that individuals are encouraged to pursue lifelong learning. The programme is also designed to establish affinities with leading corporate organisations in Sri Lanka so that they could mutually benefit from CIMA’s high brand recognition and compatible professionalism and values. “Elevating professional excellence with CIMA” was the theme of the 2010 programme that was launched at a well attended ceremony held a the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo under the auspices of the Chief Guest Mr Andrew Harding , Executive Director of Employer and Strategic Development, CIMA The success of past programmes was quite evident as some of the ‘top shelf” companies from a variety of sectors joined in the 2010 programme. The CIMA Corporate Partners for the year 2010 are - Associated Motorways (Private) Ltd, Aitken Spence Plc, Cargills (Ceylon) Plc, Chemical Industries (Colombo) PLC, Commercial Bank of Ceylon Plc, Dialog Telekom PLC, Finlays Colombo Plc, Glaxo Smithkline, Hatton National Bank, Hayleys PLC, HSBC, John Keells Holdings PLC, Lankem Ceylon Plc, MTV Channel (Pvt) Ltd, Peoples Bank, Sampath Bank PLC, Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, Union Assurance Plc, Wijeya Newspapers Ltd. The Chief Guest Andrew Harding said “The young people of Sri Lanka have, for many years, been taking the opportunity offered by CIMA to change their lives; the CIMA qualification has helped them to build successful and prosperous careers. CIMA members work in business and bring a forward looking perspective which enable business to better survive economic storms and support sustainable communities. The Corporate Partner Programme is a key part of CIMA’s work in Sri Lanka and recognises the ever increasing success of Sri Lankan businesses on the world stage. CIMA works with employers in Sri Lanka, and around the world, to ensure that CIMA is the qualification of choice, that the young people who have chosen CIMA have the best career opportunities and are supported in lifelong learning. We are totally focussed on the learning and development agenda of companies as they strive to recruit, develop and retain high performing people. We are delighted and reassured by the continued strong demand for CIMA among the leading businesses in Sri Lanka. The ever rising pass rates among students in Sri Lanka confirm the desire to meet the demands of the corporate market and be among the world’s best. At CIMA we continue to identify opportunities to deliver more value to our stakeholders and we will continue to provide added value services through access to technical updates, challenging thought leadership programmes and CIMA events through our Sri Lanka Division.” Sutheash Balasubramaniam, Chairman of the CIMA Srilanka Board, commenting on the launch said “As CIMA is uniquely business focussed, I definitely believe that CIMA make business sense”.. It is this distinction that made CIMA a preferred professional qualification among the business community in Sri Lanka and overseas. It has been considered as the most relevant accounting qualification for business which is why CIMA is the world’s largest and leading professional body of management accountants with 172,000 members and students in 165 countries. The Corporate Partner Program an initiative taken by CIMA Sri Lanka in 2007 has proved to be successful and well accepted. Many leading corporate bodies have joined hands with CIMA Sri Lanka towards developing their talent pool on a continuous basis through this partnership program. On having recruited good talent organisations are faced with the challenge of retaining the best. Continuous professional development is a key factor that encourages a professional among other factors. It is in this backdrop that this idea was mooted with an objective of adding valuing to both the business and the profession. The Corporate partners will come together to share ideas and be apprised of the benefits and features that the partnership will offer during 2010. Meaningful feedback from the partners will undoubtedly strengthen the bond that has been created and facilitate greater value being added to all concerned. We thank our 2010 partners who have supported in this endeavour and we look forward to contribute in their business growth through our professionalism. Speaking on the programme CIMA, Regional Director for South Asia Middle East, Bradley Emerson said - The 2010 CIMA Corporate partner programme has greater significance as CIMA launches the new syllabus this year. The new curriculum was developed based on the feedback by leading businesses from the world over. This day, top shelf companies in the country endorsed the CIMA qualification and joined hands to enhance professionalism. CIMA is delighted to have companies from varied industries as corporate advocates for the next generation professional qualification. In a global playing field, to be competitive as a nation we need to give our youth global skills. This partnership is about serving the objective. We thank all the companies who are partnering CIMA in building a globally competitive talent pool in Sri Lanka. For press enquiries please contact: Radley Stephen Regional Manager - Business Development & Communications Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Tel : 2503880 ext 239 Mobile : 0777699906 Fax : 2503881 E [email protected] Notes to Editors 1. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, founded in 1919, is the world’s leading and largest professional body of Management Accountants, with 172,000 members and students operating in 165 countries, working at the heart of business. CIMA members and students work in industry, commerce and not-for-profit organisations. CIMA works closely with employers and sponsors leading-edge research, constantly updating its qualification, professional experience requirements and continuing professional development to ensure it remains the employers’ choice when recruiting financially-trained business leaders. CIMA is committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards of members and students, and to maintaining public confidence in management accountancy. CIMA is proud to be the first professional accounting body to offer a truly global product in the fast-moving area of Islamic Finance. According to independent research conducted by the University of Bath School of Management, CIMA’s syllabus and examination structure are the most relevant to the needs of business of all the accountancy bodies assessed. See the CIMA Difference report for further information at www.cimaglobal.com/thecimadifference. CIMA has been awarded Superbrand status in the UK for a third year in a row this year and for the first time in Sri Lanka. For more information about CIMA, please visit www.cimaglobal.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CIMA_News .