AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, announced the winners of their inaugural CGMA Professional Awards – Asia Pacific in a virtual ceremony on 20 December 2024.

The CGMA Professional Awards – Asia Pacific recognise the achievements of Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA designation holders), CGMA candidates, and partners, including employers, universities, and educators to drive innovation, foster a strong work ethic, and cultivate growth within the accounting and finance profession across the region, serving as role models for their peers and future generations.

Venkkat Ramanan, FCMA, CGMA, Vice President – Asia Pacific at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, said:

“This year's award nominees and winners were selected based on their outstanding contributions, commitment to growth, and their impact on the accounting and finance profession. We are proud to recognise the great work that these individuals and organisations do every day to advance and elevate the profession in Asia Pacific with the CGMA Professional Awards – Asia Pacific. Their dedication to excellence sets a high standard for all of us.”

Karen Phang, ACMA, CGMA, Associate Director – CGMA Academic Initiatives at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, added:

“We are so pleased to be able to celebrate the people who push the boundaries to drive their teams, their organisations, and the profession forward. Our award nominees and winners are incredibly smart, with a passion to learn, grow, develop, and advance the accounting and finance profession in Asia Pacific, and we can’t wait to see what they accomplish next.”

Over 1200 applications and nominations from individuals, businesses, and educational institutions in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Maldives, Australia, New Zealand, were submitted for consideration in four categories CGMA Leadership Award, CGMA Sustainability Award, CGMA Innovation Award, and CGMA Digital Transformation Award.

Visit the AICPA & CIMA website for a complete list of the CGMA Professional Awards – Asia Pacific 2024 winners.