26, September, 2025: ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body, and one of India’s leading management schools, the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIM Visakhapatnam), today announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance educational opportunities in the field of accounting and finance. The signing was officiated by Prabhanshu Mittal, ACCA’s Head of Educational Partner Relationships – India and Prof. Vijaya Bhaskar Marisetty, Dean of Academics at IIM Visakhapatnam and exchanged in the esteemed presence of Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director of IIM Visakhapatnam.
Through this MoU, ACCA and IIM Visakhapatnam will establish a collaborative framework that goes beyond traditional academic engagement. The partnership will focus on academic collaborations, hosting high-impact workshops and seminars, and advancing faculty excellence through initiatives such as faculty development programs. Together, both institutions will nurture a culture of innovation and research in accounting and finance, driving new insights and shaping the future direction of the profession.
This partnership reaffirms the shared vision of ACCA and IIM Visakhapatnam to drive innovation and excellence in finance and accountancy education, empowering future professionals to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
On occasion of the MoU signing Md. Sajid Khan, Director- India at ACCA, said, ‘Our collaboration with IIM Visakhapatnam marks a significant milestone in advancing our shared commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global professional development. By aligning global best practices with academic rigour, the partnership aims to empower future professionals with the skills, knowledge, and mindset required to lead in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving global economy.’
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Vijaya Bhaskar Marisetty, Dean of Academics at IIM Visakhapatnam said, ‘ACCA, with its purpose of being a force for public good and leading the global accountancy profession by creating opportunities, and IIMV, with its mission to nurture entrepreneurial leaders, together, I believe, will help shape the future of global business leadership.’
Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director of IIM Visakhapatnam commented, ‘At the Institute, we currently cater to the knowledge-pursuits of about 6,500 learners, young as well as the experienced, through diverse short- and long-duration programs. We strive to bring international standards of education to our learners. Our partnership with ACCA is a step in the same direction, providing them with the leverage to thrive in a rapidly changing global financial landscape.’