ACCA and IIM Tiruchirappalli Collaborate to Drive Innovation and Excellence in Accountancy Education

MUMBAI:
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body, and the esteemed business school, the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM Tiruchirapalli), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance educational opportunities and promote professional excellence in the fields of accountancy and finance.

The signing was officiated by Prabhanshu Mittal, Head of Educational Partner Relationships – India at ACCA, and Prof. P. Saravanan, Dean – Corporate Relations and Faculty Affairs at IIM Tiruchirappalli, marking a significant step toward advancing finance and accountancy education in India. The MoU was exchanged in the eminent presence of Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh, Director of the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli.

This partnership is aimed at enhancing academic outcomes by offering students access to ACCA’s globally recognised qualification and embedding international standards into academic learning, while also driving excellence in professional and faculty development. With this collaboration, ACCA and IIM Tiruchirappalli will bring together their strengths to build a dynamic and globally relevant learning environment for aspiring finance professionals.
As part of the MoU, both institutions will facilitate academic collaboration through co-branded programmes, knowledge-sharing workshops, and student-centric seminars. ACCA will also drive professional development initiatives, including train-the-trainer modules and faculty development programmes, designed to enhance teaching capabilities and align pedagogy with global industry demands. Additionally, both institutions will jointly encourage innovation and research in accountancy and finance, contributing to the ongoing evolution of the profession.

This collaboration reflects the shared vision of ACCA and IIM Tiruchirappalli to equip the next generation of finance professionals with the global competence, agility, and ethical foundation required to lead in a fast-changing economic landscape.

Sajid Khan, Director – India at ACCA, said, ‘We are proud to partner with IIM Tiruchirappalli, one of India’s premier management institutions. This MoU reinforces our shared vision of nurturing global-ready finance professionals who are equipped to lead in a world shaped by technology, innovation, and ethical responsibility. We look forward to leveraging our global expertise to support IIM Tiruchirappalli’s strong academic foundation and foster new
opportunities for learning, development, and impact.’

Prof. P. Saravanan, Dean – Corporate Relations and Faculty Affairs at IIM Tiruchirappalli, added, ‘We are very glad to welcome ACCA India as a strategic partner. This collaboration amplifies our institute’s commitment to global excellence and offering training programmes on emerging topics to the members of ACCA and our faculty will involve in the joint research, case study writing and policy recommendations in the accounting and finance landscape globally with special reference to India.’