The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance educational opportunities in accounting and finance.
The MoU was signed by Prabhanshu Mittal and Prafulla Agnihotri.
The collaboration seeks to provide students with globally recognised qualifications and promote excellence in academic and professional development. Both institutions aim to enrich the learning experience for aspiring finance professionals.
The partnership will include faculty development workshops, joint conferences and seminars, student engagement sessions on global career pathways, and initiatives to strengthen industry-academia collaboration.
The initiative reflects a shared vision to drive innovation in finance education and prepare students for global career opportunities.
On the occasion of the MoU signing Md. Sajid Khan, Director- India at ACCA, said, ‘We are delighted to partner with such a growing and dynamic institution as IIM Sirmaur. We are dedicated to our shared ambition of developing the next generation of Indian accounting and finance professionals who are not only proficient in their field but also equipped to drive innovation and progress in the Indian and global financial landscape.’
Dr Prafulla Agnihotri, Director, IIM Sirmaur, said: ‘We are delighted to formalise this collaboration with ACCA. This partnership reflects our shared vision of integrating global professional standards with academic rigour. Through faculty development initiatives, student engagement programmes, and collaborative knowledge-sharing platforms, we aim to enhance teaching capabilities and equip students with industry-relevant skills and international perspectives. We look forward to building a strong and impactful association that contributes meaningfully to the academic and professional growth of both faculties and students in the field of accounting and finance.’
