2012
Breaking the boundaries review (January-December 2011)
We are pleased to bring to you a news report on the major activities and achievements of CIMA Malaysia in 2011. We hope you will have an enjoyable read of Breaking the boundaries review 2011 (PDF 929KB).
Launch of CGMA, a global professional designation for members
CIMA and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) have formed a ground breaking joint venture to elevate the discipline of management accounting and establish a global quality standard through the new Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. The new CGMA designation was launched on 31 January 2012 simultaneously in New York, London and Kuala Lumpur (which represented Asia).
In Kuala Lumpur, the launch was held at Carcosa Seri Negara, a historical heritage mansion and it was attended by about 100 corporate guests. As the event happened during the Chinese New Year period, the traditional lion dance was used for the launch, complete with Chinese drums.
The guests of honour were Matthew Smith, first secretary, UK Trade and Investment, representing the British high commissioner to Malaysia, and Matt Ingeneri, trade policy officer, representing the US ambassador to Malaysia. Also present were Gulzari Babber, deputy president of CIMA, Andrew Harding, managing director of CIMA and Jim Morrison, chairman of the AICPA business and industry advisory committee.
After welcome speeches by Andrew and Jim, the launch started with the beating of the Chinese drum by the guests of honour, Andrew, Jim and Gulzari. Two lions, holding the CIMA and AICPA logos, entered the event room and then the CGMA logo was unveiled. Gulzari led a toast to the launch. Following this, Andrew gave a 15-minute presentation on the CGMA launch report entitled ‘Rebooting business: valuing the human dimension’. This was followed by a press conference, lunch and networking.
View some photos of the launch.
CIMA seals collaboration with key partners
Nine collaboration documents were signed with reputable partners both in the professional and educational field. The partners are the Accountant General’s Department, KPMG, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, Taylor’s University Shahputra, Crescendo International College, UCSI Professional Academy, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman and Asia e University. The signing ceremony took place on 31 January 2012 at Carcosa Seri Negara, Kuala Lumpur, and on 1 February 2012 at CIMA Malaysia’s office in Petaling Jaya.
The collaboration documents which included several Memoranda of Understanding were signed by key personnel from the partner organisations, Andrew Harding, managing director of CIMA and witnessed by Irene Teng, regional director of CIMA SE Asia and Australasia.
View some photos of the signing ceremony.
2011
Read our latest eMomentum (September-December 2011) (PDF 1MB)
Tenaga Nasional Berhad wins NAfMA 2011 excellence award
Tenaga Nasional Berhad won the NAfMA 2011 excellence award at a grand dinner ceremony at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, on 6 December 2011. Read more in the press release (PDF 61KB).
Call for papers: global accounting and organisational change conference 2012
Sunway University, the organiser of the third global accounting and organisational change conference, to be held on 14 to 17 July 2012, is calling for papers to be submitted for the conference theme: ‘The role of accounting in promoting good corporate governance and sustainable management’.
Papers can be submitted via email to Dr. YF Foo at foo-yf@sunway.edu.my with a copy to Professor Zahirul Hoque at jaoc@latrobe.edu.au. There is no submission fee. For more information, please view the conference brochure (PDF 84KB).
CIMA Malaysia launches Facebook page
CIMA Malaysia now has its own Facebook page, where you can connect with other members and students.
2010
Maxis Berhad wins NAfMA excellence award in management accounting
Maxis Berhad has won the 2010 NAfMA excellence award in management accounting, awarded at a grand dinner ceremony at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya on 15 December 2010. Read more on the full press release.
CIMA and UPA sign MoU to introduce Islamic finance course
On the 22 September 2010, CIMA signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UCSI professional academy (UPA) in Malaysia, to herald a unique collaboration to offer the CIMA certificate in Islamic finance as well as CIMA accounting courses at the academy. Please read more on the official press release.
World Bank finance associates' programme looking for candidates in Malaysia
The World Bank is launching the World Bank finance associates' (WFA) programme in order to develop world class business professionals. This structured, three year program, based in Washington, DC, will involve job placements and a curriculum that leads to the CIMA professional qualification.
For more information, and to apply, please download the brochure (PDF 225KB).
New training provider
Taylor's University College (TUC) will soon offer the CIMA professional qualification to Taylor's students and other interested individuals, following the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with CIMA Malaysia.
Download more about the agreement (PDF 62KB).