Mr Furber told journalists in Lagos that during his three-day visit to Nigeria, he will discuss the recent joint venture between CIMA and the America Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) which resulted in a new designation, the Chartered Global Management
Accountant (CGMA).
The CIMA president will, however, be expected to explain how 132 of the Fortune 500 companies were based in North America, with their powers spreading across the world.
With the increasing demand for the CGMA designation by senior executives at these organisations, the international profile and reputation of CIMA members are enhanced greatly.
Mr Furber, a South African citizen, will go on to discuss Nigeria’s rapid elevation in international standing and how CGMA finance professionals have the technical and business skills to ensure that the country’s future – and the wider economic development of the African continent – are built on foundations that will ensure long-term, sustainable success.
Mr Furber said: “The CIMA community of 218,000 members and students in 177 countries continues to thrive. Together, we are achieving our goals of expanding opportunities for members and students around the world to develop.
