ACCA, IIM Sirmaur sign MoU to boost finance and accountancy education
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance learning opportunities in accounting and finance.
The MoU was signed by Prabhanshu Mittal and Prafulla Agnihotri, signalling a joint effort to bring global perspectives into Indian finance education.
The collaboration aims to enrich academic offerings by integrating globally recognised qualifications with institutional learning, thereby fostering academic and professional excellence. ACCA and IIM Sirmaur seek to create a more robust learning ecosystem for finance professionals through this initiative.
Key areas of collaboration include faculty development through Train-the-Trainer workshops, joint conferences and seminars to promote global best practices, student engagement sessions focusing on career readiness and professional skills, and enhanced industry-academia interaction to improve employability.
The initiative aligns with the broader goal of preparing students to navigate a rapidly evolving financial landscape while strengthening India’s talent pipeline in the accountancy sector.
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.’
