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TYMBA, an ACCA-certified accounting training centre, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with online employment platform GRADUAN to help develop agile talents who can adapt to the ever-changing role in the accounting and finance landscape.
The collaboration also aims to upskill local accounting and finance talent with the goal of positively impacting business sustainability at scale, with the profession expected to play a key support role in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda.
The MoU formalises the two organisations’ collaboration, which will ‘match’ TYMBA students with employers and job placements that best match their skills and specialisations. Alumni of TYMBA will be prioritised for applications and employment opportunities on the GRADUAN platform after completing their accounting studies.
“Growing the pool of accounting professionals is now a top national priority, with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants aiming to produce 60,000 accountants by 2030. We are fully committed to supporting this vision by connecting young talents to resources, mentorships, and on-the-job training opportunities. Our partnership with TYMBA will ensure that the future of accounting in Malaysia is strong and sustainable, providing a springboard for young talents to thrive in a demanding and dynamic accounting landscape.” Nabil Marie, CEO of GRADUAN said at the MoU signing ceremony.
The partnership will also provide professional exposure in the areas of capacity building and talent development for these talents. This includes complimentary invites and priority entry tickets to GRADUAN’s events for TYMBA’s representatives and affiliates.
GRADUAN’s community members, on the other hand, will have access to TYMBA’s seminars and workshops, as well as facilities for skill programmes, internships, and on-the-job training opportunities. TYMBA will also provide GRADUAN members with access to its network of industry professionals who will serve as mentors and advisors.
ESG and climate change reporting
According to Airil Razali, CEO of TYMBA Education Group, accounting is becoming an increasingly sophisticated profession. Accountants are now expected to incorporate ESG considerations and non-financial, sustainability data in their advice to decision-makers and stakeholders in the modern era of accounting, which goes beyond the financial eyes and ears of organisations.
“In view of sustainability now being a business focus for organisations on a global level, TYMBA is constantly innovating our initiatives to drive the UN Sustainable Development Goals as well, particularly sustainable education. We have also included sustainability accounting as part of our curriculum. This is so our students can get a headstart on learning how to help organisations adapt to ever-evolving reporting requirements — a recent example being Bursa Malaysia’s recent inclusion of climate change reporting in business strategies for main market-listed issuers,” Airil remarked.
TYMBA, as a professional accounting specialist centre offering ACCA, MICPA-CAANZ, CIMA, and ICAEW, plans to continue developing initiatives to supplement its existing internationally acclaimed syllabus.
Certified BPP UK tutors who specialise in various areas of accountancy train TYMBA students using an activity-based learning approach that has been shown to create an effective and engaging learning experience.
TYMBA also offers upskilling and re-skilling modules, such as CESGA, Xero Cloud Accounting Platform, ACCA Cert DA, and CDPOS, for professionals looking to develop competencies and remain competitive in the market.
To find out more about TYMBA Education, visit their website at https://tymbaedu.com/.
For more info on GRADUAN and talent development initiatives, visit their platform at https://graduan.com/
