Seminar held at United International University (UIU)

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) in collaboration with the School of Business & Economics of United International University (UIU) organized a seminar on “Cost and Management Accounting Profession in Bangladesh: Creating Leaders for the Corporate World” on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Multipurpose Hall of United International University (UIU).

Professor Dr. Hasnan Ahmed FCMA, Pro-Vice Chancellor, United International University (UIU)was the Chief Guest of the program while Dr. James Bakul Sarkar, Associate Professor and Deputy Director, BBA Program, School of Business & Economics of the same University chaired the session. On the other hand, Mr. Jamal Ahmed Choudhury FCMA, Past President and current Chairman of the Education Committee of ICMAB, Mr. Mohammed Salim FCMA, Past President of ICMAB and Mr. Zillur Rahman FCMA, Deputy General Manager (A&F), Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited were present in the occasion as Guests of Honor.

Dr. James Bakul Sarkar, Associate Professor and Deputy Director, BBA Program, School of Business & Economics of UIU delivered the welcome address. He discussed about the necessity of professional degrees in addition to academic degrees for accelerating career success. He mentioned that professional degrees like CMA can help accelerate their career growth in future. He said pursuing CMA education is challenging but rewarding.

Mr. Jamal Ahmed Choudhury FCMA appraised the education system of ICMAB which is globally accredited. He said that the curriculum of ICMAB caters the needs of job market and is regularly updated to produce skilled professionals. He has requested all not to miss the great opportunity of pursuing professional education simultaneously with academic degrees.
In his speech, Mr. Mohammed Salim FCMA emphasized that if the CMA qualification can be added with the university degree, the local and international job markets are easily accessible to them. Brining his personal experiences with ICMAB, he has tried to convince the students to pursue cost and management accounting education without further delay to keep themselves competent to the head hunters.

Mr. Jamal Ahmed Choudhury FCMA appraised the education system of ICMAB which is globally accredited. He said that the curriculum of ICMAB caters the needs of job market and is regularly updated to produce skilled professionals. He has requested all not to miss the great opportunity of pursuing professional education simultaneously with academic degrees.

In his speech, Mr. Mohammed Salim FCMA emphasized that if the CMA qualification can be added with the university degree, the local and international job markets are easily accessible to them. Brining his personal experiences with ICMAB, he has tried to convince the students to pursue cost and management accounting education without further delay to keep themselves competent to the head hunters.

Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of United International UniversityProfessor Dr. Hasnan Ahmed FCMAthanked ICMAB for arranging such an important seminar to familiarize students with professional courses which will help them in career planning. He highlighted the role ICMAB is playing in developing skilled human resources in the country which is critical for sustainable economic development of the country.

Mr. Zillur Rahman FCMA, Deputy General Manager (A&F), Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited presented key note speech on the theme of the seminar. He spoke on the management accounting profession in Bangladesh and the pathways to be a global professional accountant with CMA designation. After his presentation, floor was opened for all and there were a lively question and answer session.

Along with other faculty members of United International University, Mr. Nazmus Salehin, Director (Academic Affairs) and Mr. Md. Abdul Maleque, Deputy Director & Head of Education Department of ICMAB was also present in the seminar. Around 150 students attended the seminar. The program ended with vote of thanks by Dr. James Bakul Sarkar, Associate Professor and Deputy Director, BBA Program, School of Business & Economics of United International University.