CIMA global president visits Amba Research
CIMA Global President Glynn Lowth visited Amba Research Lanka’s
offices last weekend and discussed different ways in which Amba could
partner with CIMA.
Among the initiatives discussed were possible CIMA and Amba Research
training programs conducted internationally and co-operation on outreach
programs at local universities.
CIMA Global President Glynn Lowth (right) with Keren Stephen,
Director at Amba Research. |
During his visit, Amba also showcased their Quantitative Services
division, which has many individuals who uniquely combine accounting and
engineering qualifications.
“CIMA originated because of the need for planning businesses
post-WW1, and ninety years later, in the midst of the current market
turmoil, CIMA remains relevant”, Glynn said.
Glynn was in Sri Lanka to preside at the CIMA 90 anniversary
celebrations. Glynn was accompanied by Bradley Emerson, CEO of CIMA Sri
Lanka and Nilushika Gunasekera, Technical Manager CIMA Sri Lanka.
Amba Research is the largest employer of CIMA graduates in Sri Lanka,
and around 50 percent of Amba’s global employees hold professional
accounting qualifications in 2007, Amba Research was nominated for the
CIMA ‘Employer of the Year Award’ and won the runner-up position. In
2006, Amba Research became the first company in Sri Lanka to be awarded
the CIMA Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Award for its
commitment to providing continuing education programs.
Amba has conducted over 60 CPD programs in the past year, some by
industry experts and business leaders, including overseas resource
personnel. CPD programs are institutionalized by linking them with
performance appraisals.
Amba Research is also a recognized CIMA TTP training provider,
assisting CIMA applicants to obtain the necessary work experience
required to achieve CIMA membership. |