CIMA global president visits Amba Research

2-June-2009

CIMA Global President Glynn Lowth visited Amba Research Lanka’s offices last weekend and discussed different ways in which Amba could partner with CIMA.

Among the initiatives discussed were possible CIMA and Amba Research training programs conducted internationally and co-operation on outreach programs at local universities.

CIMA Global President Glynn Lowth (right) with Keren Stephen, Director at Amba Research

During his visit, Amba also showcased their Quantitative Services division, which has many individuals who uniquely combine accounting and engineering qualifications.

“CIMA originated because of the need for planning businesses post-WW1, and ninety years later, in the midst of the current market turmoil, CIMA remains relevant”, Glynn said.

Glynn was in Sri Lanka to preside at the CIMA 90 anniversary celebrations. Glynn was accompanied by Bradley Emerson, CEO of CIMA Sri Lanka and Nilushika Gunasekera, Technical Manager CIMA Sri Lanka.

Amba Research is the largest employer of CIMA graduates in Sri Lanka, and around 50 percent of Amba’s global employees hold professional accounting qualifications in 2007, Amba Research was nominated for the CIMA ‘Employer of the Year Award’ and won the runner-up position. In 2006, Amba Research became the first company in Sri Lanka to be awarded the CIMA Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Award for its commitment to providing continuing education programs.

Amba has conducted over 60 CPD programs in the past year, some by industry experts and business leaders, including overseas resource personnel. CPD programs are institutionalized by linking them with performance appraisals.

Amba Research is also a recognized CIMA TTP training provider, assisting CIMA applicants to obtain the necessary work experience required to achieve CIMA membership.