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Under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Farid Moharram El-Garhy, Dean of the Faculty of Business, and as part of the Faculty’s ongoing efforts to develop students’ skills, enhance their competitiveness, and open up new career opportunities, the first lectures of the training program, CMA Course – Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics, have commenced. The program is organized in collaboration between the Faculty of Business at Ain Shams University and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), with the aim of preparing students to pass Part 1 of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification, one of the most prestigious international professional certifications in management accounting and finance. The program launched with the participation of 30 students.

Prof. Farid Moharram El-Garhy, Dean of the Faculty, inaugurated the program by meeting with the participating students, encouraging them to make the most of this valuable professional opportunity. He urged them to remain committed to attending all lectures covering CMA Parts 1 and 2 and to approach the final examinations with confidence, without hesitation or fear. He emphasized the importance of determination and perseverance in achieving success and passing the examinations.

He pointed out that providing students with the opportunity to obtain the CMA certification, accredited by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), during their university studies represents a significant competitive advantage. It enhances their prospects in the job market by enabling them to acquire an internationally recognized professional qualification alongside their academic degree, strengthening their readiness for careers in management accounting, financial planning, performance analysis, and financial decision-making.

The program is delivered by Dr. Mostafa Araby, Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, former member of the Regional Advisory Committee of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) instructor with 13 years of teaching experience. His extensive professional expertise and specialized training experience contribute to transferring practical knowledge and professional insights to students and preparing them to pass professional certification examinations in accordance with international standards.

This initiative aligns with the Faculty’s vision to advance its education and training system and bridge the gap between academic studies and international professional practices. It aims to prepare graduates equipped with the academic knowledge, practical skills, and professional certifications necessary to compete and excel at both the local and international levels.