The series of events of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) was held on April 23, 2024, in Room N316 of the Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.). Mr. Louis Lin, Vice President and Finance Manager of Christie's Hong Kong Limited; Mr. Paulus Chau, Director of AICPA & CIMA Hongkong and Emerging Markets; Ms. Patti Ho, Manager of Business Development of AICPA & CIMA Hongkong and Emerging Markets; Professor Ni Sheng, Dean of School of Business of M.U.S.T.; Associate Professor Yongjia Lin, Director of Department of Accounting and Finance; Assistant Professor Ying Li and Tianyu Zhang from Accounting department attended the events. The events consisted of two parts: the certificate awarding ceremony where the AICPA® & CIMA® Association of International Certified Professional Accountants awarded the certificate of partnership to M.U.S.T., and two engaging lectures delivered by CIMA experts. The events attracted nearly 170 participants.
Mr. Paulus Chau, Director of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA) Hong Kong and Emerging Markets, and the Dean Sheng Ni of the School of Business at the Macau University of Science and Technology delivered the opening speeches. Mr. Paulus Chau stressed that CIMA, as the largest professional association for management accountants, has great influence and then briefly summarized the CIMA-CGMA accreditation using the framework of the "4Ws" (i.e., What, Why, Who, When). Dean Sheng Ni reviewed the close cooperation between CIMA and the Macau University of Science and Technology in the past ten years and highlighted the development and achievements of the university and the School of Business.
Mr. Paulus Chau, Director of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA) Hong Kong and Emerging Markets, delivered the opening speech (left);
Dean Sheng Ni of the School of Business of M.U.S.T. delivered the opening speech (right).
Following the opening speeches came the exciting certificate awarding ceremony. In the presence of witness of 170 attendees, Mr. Paulus Chau awarded the certificate of partnership to Dean Sheng Ni. The Macua University of Science and Technology is the first higher education institute in Macau to complete the accreditation under the CGMA Finance Leadership Program (CGMA-FLP). In sharp contrast to traditional learning methods, the CGMA-FLP program provides an online self-study mode, allowing students to customize their learning tempo and finish most of the learning and assessments online. The successful CIMA-CGMA accreditation grants undergraduate accounting students at the Macau University of Science and Technology exemptions from eight exams. Following the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and CPA Australia, the CIMA accredidation adds to the prestige of accounting department and signifies the continuous enhancement of the quality and reputation of the School of Business and the Macau University of Science and Technology.
Director Paulus Chau (left) awarded the certificate of partnership to Dean Sheng Ni (right)
After the certificate awarding ceremony, Mr. Louis Lin, Vice President and Finance Manager of Christie's Hong Kong Limited, and Ms. Patti Ho, Manager of Business Development for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA) Hong Kong and Emerging Markets, delivered two captivating lectures to the students. Mr. Lin shared his valuable experiences in accounting-related work during his service at Student Dormitory Committee, internships, and formal employment. He showcased the exciting accounting profession and further discussed the essential skills that accounting students need to cultivate in light of the latest boom of information technology. Ms. Ho offered a comprehensive introduction to CIMA and the CGMA Finance Leadership Program and engaged the students in interactive games. The insightful lectures delivered by the two experts deepened the students' knowledge and awareness of the accounting profession, CIMA certification, and industry advancements.
Mr. Louis Lin, Vice President and Finance Manager of Christie's Hong Kong Limited was giving the speech (left);
Ms. Patti Ho, Manager of Business Development of AICPA & CIMA Hongkong and Emerging Markets, was introducing CIMA and CGMA-FLP (right).
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) was established in 1919 and is the largest and leading professional organization for management accountants worldwide. As part of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, CIMA has numerous members and students in 188 countries and regions globally. Its members are employed in various industries, commerce, public sectors, and non-profit organizations.
