Medhavi Skills University Partners with AICPA & CIMA to Expand Access to Global Finance Education in India

2026-09-18 04:20:00 Education

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New Delhi, 16 September 2026: Medhavi Skills University (MSU) has recently partnered with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), together known as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, to expand access to globally benchmarked finance education for learners in India.

The partnership brings together MSU’s skills-first approach to higher education along with AICPA & CIMA’s globally recognised professional finance framework. At its centre is MSU’s newly launched one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Finance and Public Accounting Skills (PGDFA), developed in collaboration with ICPA, India.

Integrated with CIMA’s CGMA Finance Leadership Program, the programme offers exemptions from 14 of the 16 CIMA examinations, providing a strong validation of the programme’s curriculum while creating a more accessible pathway for Indian learners to pursue globally recognised professional finance education.

The Memorandum of Understanding was exchanged by Shri Kuldip Sarma, Honourable Co-Founder and Pro-Chancellor, Medhavi Skills University and Mr Ajay Lalwani, Country Head, AICPA & CIMA, in the presence of Ms. Tasneem Kapasi, Lead Manager, AICPA & CIMA and Mr. Mohasin Tahasildar, Director, Awarding Body, MSU.
Shri Kuldip Sarma, further added, “Access to globally relevant higher education should not be limited by geography. At MSU, we intend to bring global professional standards closer to Indian learners while staying rooted in workplace needs. Our collaboration with AICPA & CIMA reflects our commitment to blend postgraduate education, professional credentials and practical skills, advancing our vision of Building a Skills-First India.”

Mr Ajay Lalwani, Country Head, AICPA & CIMA, said, “India needs finance talent that can operate confidently across markets and contribute to business beyond traditional accounting roles. Our collaboration with Medhavi Skills University combines global professional standards with industry-relevant skills to prepare professionals for the evolving demands of business.”

Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Mohasin Tahasildar, Director, Awarding Body, MSU, said “The finance professional of the future will need to go beyond accounting and compliance to understand technology, interpret data and contribute to business decisions. This programme brings these capabilities coupled with a strong foundation in Indian finance, preparing learners for careers in India as well as the global economy.”

From financial reporting, GST and Income Tax to Tally, SAP, Power BI and Python, the programme prepares finance professionals to contribute across the spectrum from MSMEs to Indian enterprises to multinational corporations while equipping them for an increasingly global workplace.

About Medhavi Skills University:

Medhavi Skills University (MSU) is a UGC-recognized Skills University, established by an Act of the Government of Sikkim, and one of India’s most distinctive institutions, championing the skill economy through a disruptive skill-first model of industry-integrated higher education. As an NCVET-recognized Awarding Body, MSU designs and delivers skill-integrated degree programmes that seamlessly blend academic credit with workplace learning, apprenticeships and deep industry partnerships while ensuring that learning is anchored in real-world capability.

Recognised among leaders shaping India’s skills landscape, Medhavi Skills University is ranked 4th in the Outlook iCare Rankings 2025 among skill universities in India, reinforcing its role as a pioneering institution translating the promise of skills into pathways of opportunity.