Icon Business School launches the prestigious CIMA Professional Qualification
View(s):Positioned as a globally recognised educational solutions provider in the areas of finance and accountancy studies, Icon Business School has been gaining popularity for its teaching excellence, consistent ratings and student-centric environment since its inception in 2017. Previously known for other professional qualification studies in Sri Lanka, the institute is driven by its vision of being the preferred Financial Studies Tuition Provider in Southeast Asia.
Zahara Ansary, Country Manager - CIMA Sri Lanka with Dilshad Jiffry - Managing Director - Icon Business School at the signing ceremony. Also in the picture are Rakitha Jayatunge - Director IBS, Dasun Mendis - Director IBS and Sivasubramaniam Vithushan – Manager Markets - CIMA SL
“Icon Business School has earned its reputation for being the undisputed choice for one of the professional accountancy qualifications in Sri Lanka , a feat made possible thanks to the eminent lecture panel we take pride in, our undying commitment to maintaining high quality in teaching and student support, and our unparalleled understanding of the local market and student aspirations,” says Managing Director M.J.M. Dilshad.
And now, in its quest to continue growth and dominance in the finance and accountancy studies domain, Icon Business School recently expanded their offerings to the market by adding another internationally accepted qualification to its portfolio by becoming a registered tuition provider for The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Dilshad stated that the institute is keen to provide multiple choices of education for its students who range from those pursuing international professional qualifications immediately after school to those who seek more industry-oriented career enhancement.
“We firmly believe that the next generation of leaders should be equipped with a range of career-centric professional qualifications, each of which has their own credentials and value” explains Dilshad, “and by adding a prestigious, professional qualification such as CIMA to our portfolio, we will be giving existing and prospective students more options to choose from.”
He added, “Having established ourselves as a recognised education provider for other professional qualification as well, and containing a plethora of knowledge, expertise and skills in the areas of finance and accountancy studies, adding CIMA to our portfolio is a natural extension of our qualifications offering, an ideal match between our proficiency and industry potential.”
Committed towards promoting professional culture and value systems, which Icon Business School considers as essential requirements when honing the new generation, the institute is determined to breed professionals who are equipped with globally accredited qualifications while being skilled for tomorrow’s jobs. In this light, along with ensuring that students pursue a range of international professional qualifications, they also provide the right knowledge, guidance and support, Icon Business School to arm students with soft skills, analytical proficiencies and technological competence.
Welcoming ICON Business School to the list of CIMA Registered Tuition Providers in Sri Lanka, Zahara Ansary, Sri Lanka Country Manager, The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants stated “ICON has made a name for themselves though they commenced operations just a few years ago.
With the enthusiasm seen in their lecture panel as well as the performance of their students, I am certain they will help CIMA students’ progress fast and surely deliver a few prize winners too. The panel assigned for CIMA consists completely of CIMA qualified lecturers who understand the qualification best.
CIMA has been evolving over the years, helping individuals and businesses succeed. We are building finance and business professionals who can meet the challenges of today and the future, with our special emphasis on managing finance in the new digital world. We wish ICON all the very best!”.
With an enhanced qualifications portfolio, including ACCA, CFA, and now CIMA, Icon Business School has successfully established itself as a magnate in the professional education sphere in Sri Lanka. Coupled with its distinguished lecture panel comprising corporate professionals, industry specialists and subject experts devoted to empowering students with knowledge and skills to widen their career prospects and ensure professional success, Icon Business School is geared to be an incomparable force in the domain of finance education in the country.