Profession first, says new CIMA chief
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Gowri Shankar
Somasundaram
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Profession first will be the theme for my year which will be
dedicated to enhance and enrich the profession of Management
Accountancy, said Gowri Shankar Somasundaram the new President of the
CIMA Sri Lanka Division.
Ms Somasundaram who was elected the 36th president is the second
woman to head the premier institution in Sri Lanka and the third woman
President of the global fraternity.
"CIMA's focus in on creating value for businesses. We will advocate
thought leadership through technical fora where new ideas will be
encouraged," she said.
Driving leadership and professionalism in the public sector will be a
prime concern where CIMA will play a major role.
The assistance of professionals from the UK body will be sought to
share their experiences.
The new president said that she will be committed to develop Islamic
Finance which is growing rapidly in many countries. Islamic finance will
be included in the course.
"Business today demands intelligent and insightful professionals with
a strategic vision.
Student development will be our concern to meet the needs of more
professionals to the business community," she said. |
