In a move to advance finance and accountancy education, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver globally aligned learning experiences.
The agreement, signed by Prabhanshu Mittal and Prafulla Agnihotri, reflects a shared ambition to empower students with international perspectives and professional competencies.
The collaboration is designed to provide students access to globally recognised qualifications while enhancing faculty expertise and academic delivery standards. It also aims to strengthen industry alignment through structured engagement initiatives.
Under the MoU, both institutions will conduct Train-the-Trainer workshops, organise joint academic events, facilitate student engagement sessions on career pathways, and build platforms for industry-academia collaboration.
The partnership is expected to contribute significantly to the development of future-ready finance professionals equipped with both technical knowledge and global outlook.
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.’
