'I commend the innovative spirit at CIMA's heart'.
| Author | Glass, George |
| Position | A word from the president - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
After what seems like no time at all, I find that this is the last column of my presidential year. One of the greatest privileges of being CIMA president is being able to visit so many members and students around the world. The past 12 months have found me in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Zambia, Malawi, Dubai, Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, the UK and Ireland. Although each trip has been a unique experience, the warmth I have received from CIMA members and students, and the enthusiasm I have felt from CIMA staff, have been consistently inspiring. I think that as individual members we often fail to see the wide-ranging opportunities that our qualification offers, within and beyond the conventional boundaries of financial management.
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Despite ongoing economic instability in many countries it has been reassuring to see CIMA go from strength to strength during my tenure. The Institute has had a record year for student intake and a healthy increase in membership. And our members' influence is being felt more than ever. In 2010 we achieved our target of establishing a significant presence (ten or more members and students) in 72 per cent of CIMA's top 500 employers. We have also continued to develop stronger international links in regions such as the Philippines, Russia and Pakistan and via joint venture discussions with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
One of the reasons why chartered management accountants are so highly valued is that they are bound by a rigorous code of ethics. Throughout 2010 CIMA staged a series of high-level, round-table discussions on the future of business ethics with senior executives, which highlighted a clear link between ethics and business performance. This emphasis on ethics means CIMA members are equipped to play an essential role in repairing the global financial infrastructure and driving businesses towards a successful, sustainable future.
We are also leading the way in developing business best practice. In 2010 CIMA's thought leadership programme launched more than 30 pieces of research on subjects ranging from...
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