2026-9-8th Mumbai, India — The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai, to give students access to the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Professional Qualification.
The partnership marks an important step towards supporting ATLAS SkillTech University students, helping them build the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in finance and business. As organisations continue to look for professionals who can combine technical expertise with strategic thinking, the CGMA Professional Qualification is designed to equip students with the competencies required to succeed in an evolving global business landscape.
Under the agreement, the Association and ATLAS SkillTech University will work together to support students on their professional journey and to strengthen the connection between academia and the finance profession, building on the university’s multidisciplinary approach to preparing graduates for Industry 4.0 careers.
Ajay Lalwani, Country Head of India at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants,
said: “India’s higher education landscape is evolving quickly, and universities like ATLAS SkillTech University are leading that change by preparing students who can combine technical skill with strategic thinking. This MoU gives ATLAS students a clear pathway to the CGMA Professional Qualification, and we look forward to working closely with the university to help shape confident, future-ready finance and business professionals. ”
Dr. Indu Shahani, Founding President and Chancellor, ATLAS SkillTech University,
said: “At ATLAS, we are deeply focused on ensuring our students are ready to meet the requirements of the roles and industries they aspire to enter. For careers in finance and fintech, professional qualifications such as the CGMA Professional Qualification can be an important part of that preparation. Our partnership with AICPA & CIMA strengthens this industry-focused approach, giving our students the opportunity to build professional expertise alongside their university education.”
The Association also acknowledged the leadership and support of Dr Indu Shahani and Mr Siddharth Shahani of ATLAS SkillTech University in helping to create meaningful opportunities for students and in strengthening industry-academia collaboration. The MoU underscores AICPA and CIMA’s continued commitment to strengthening academic partnerships across India and developing a future-ready talent pipeline for the finance profession.
About the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, AICPA and CIMA
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) advances the reputation, employability and quality of CPAs, CGMA designation holders, and accounting and finance professionals globally. Founded by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), it represents over 570,000 members, candidates and registrants worldwide and advocates for the public interest and business sustainability.
About ATLAS SkillTech University
ATLAS SkillTech University, located in the heart of Mumbai’s business district, is India’s first urban, multidisciplinary university and the youngest in the country to be accredited with a NAAC ‘A’ grade. Pioneering a new model of higher education, ATLAS integrates global collaborations, industry partnerships and an innovation-first approach to prepare futureready leaders. Guided by the principles of India’s NEP 2020, ATLAS has 4 schools offering cutting-edge programs across four new-age streams:
