World's largest accounting and finance membership body collaborates with the International University of Grand-Bassam to enable students access to global finance qualification

The world's largest accounting and finance membership body, AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, have collaborated with the International University of Grand-Bassam to provide its students access to the CGMA Finance Leadership Program, a remote, digital self-paced learning program.

The CGMA Finance Leadership Program is a guided learning and assessment route to completing CIMA's CGMA Professional Qualification and earning the CGMA designation. With the help of real-life case simulations, it teaches a mix of finance, accounting, business, people, leadership and digital skills that will be required to build successful careers.

Paul Aninakwah, ACMA, CGMA, Country Director - Côte d'Ivoire at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, said:

"We are proud to partner with the International University of Grand-Bassam, enabling its students to become Chartered Global Management Accountants. Employers have told us that they particularly value the problem-solving capabilities finance professionals develop by undertaking the CGMA Professional Qualification. For young business, accounting, and finance talent in Côte d'Ivoire seeking to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market, earning the CGMA designation puts them in a strong position to unlock a world of opportunities."

With traditional in-person tuition and examination methods being challenged by digital acceleration, the CGMA Finance Leadership Program provides instant online access for aspiring business and finance leaders to learn the knowledge and competencies needed to succeed in the contemporary business world.

Students can start their CGMA journey at an appropriate entry level alongside their university studies, building on existing educational achievements, credentials, and professional experience. Upon successfully completing the program and fulfilling the practical experience requirements, students will earn the prestigious CGMA designation and become CIMA members.

Professor Saliou Touré, President of the International University of Grand-Bassam, concluded:

"We are proud to work with AICPA & CIMA to give our students the opportunity to earn the CGMA designation, a globally recognised finance qualification. I am certain that our students will greatly benefit from the program and elevate their skillsets to build successful careers."