AICPA & CIMA Partners with R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics to Strengthen Career-Readiness for Mumbai Commerce Students
Collaboration to connect classroom learning with the practical, strategic skills students need to build careers in finance and accounting
City Air News
Sep 3, 2026 05:04
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Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association), have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics in Mumbai.
The partnership aims to raise awareness of the CGMA Professional Qualification among students by fostering greater academic alignment, student awareness and professional development opportunities, enabling students to develop the skills required for successful careers in the modern finance and accounting landscape.
Ajay Lalwani, Country Head-India, AICPA & CIMA, said, " R.A. Podar College has been a cornerstone of commerce education in Mumbai for generations. This partnership enables us to introduce students to the CGMA Professional Qualification early in their academic journey and help them connect their studies with the practical, strategic and leadership skills required in today's business environment. We look forward to working closely with the college to equip future finance professionals with the knowledge and global perspective needed to thrive in their careers."
Prof. (Dr.) Vinita Pimpale – R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics said, “At R. A. Podar College, our endeavour has always been to create intellect and nurture talent that is capable of making a meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving world. Our partnership with AICPA & CIMA is a powerful extension of this vision, giving our students access to the globally recognised CGMA Professional Qualification and enabling them to translate academic excellence into global professional competence, leadership and impact. We are not simply preparing students for the future of accounting and finance, we are empowering them to shape it.”
Together, the Association and R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics are looking forward to deepening the collaboration over time, in support of a stronger, more career-ready pipeline of finance and accounting talent in India.
