28th May 2025: NSE Academy Limited (NAL), a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., has partnered with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®), USA, one of the largest and widely respected global associations dedicated to advancing the management accounting profession, in ushering a new era of management accounting education in India.

NAL and IMA will now jointly offer certifications and training programs focusing on modern skills for management accounting professionals. As part of the workforce readiness and workforce development initiative of NSE Academy, this initiative aims to build a talent pipeline equipped with specialized knowledge in management accounting through globally-recognized IMA certifications.

NAL and IMA will introduce pathway programs for accounting professionals and aspirants, seamlessly integrating IMA certifications including, CSCA® (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis), IMA Sustainability Business Practices Certificate™ and the IMA FMAA™ (Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate).

Accessible through the NSE Knowledge Hub, NAL and IMA will offer IMA Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses for finance practitioners in India in the fields of Data Practices, Cybersecurity, and Analytics. The goal of these joint programs and IMA certifications is to provide in-depth knowledge in management accounting, strategic decision-making, and financial analysis relevant to workplace situations, preparing professionals for future challenges in the field. The partnership will also open engagement avenues for the management accounting community in India, advocating for global best practices and encouraging ongoing professional development.

Speaking on the occasion, IMA President and CEO, Mr. Mike DePrisco, said: “IMA is proud to partner with NSE Academy in a shared mission to shape the future of accounting and finance in India. Professionals in India will now be able to gain access to a robust portfolio of continuing professional education courses and the opportunity to earn globally recognized certifications from IMA, including the FMAA™ (Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate) and the CSCA® (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis). Together, NSE Academy and IMA are empowering the next generation of accounting and finance leaders with the knowledge and skills to thrive—both locally and around the world.”

NSE Academy Ltd. CEO, Mr. Abhilash Misra, stated: “We are thrilled to partner with IMA. This partnership aims to address the increasing talent demand and emerging career opportunities in the domain of finance and accounting, fulfilling the skills gap and providing top-tier education and certifications to organizations and universities in India. We continue to work in advancing our objective of cultivating talent for the future and enhancing India’s expanding influence in the global economy.”