In August 2025, the C-Suite Postgraduate Level CMA intensive program from the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (Australia & NZ) was delivered in Thailand at the Pathumwan Princess Hotel in Bangkok.
This program is world-recognised as the benchmark for those in (or aspiring to) leading roles in strategic finance. The CMA Program consists of two postgraduate level courses, namely: Strategic Cost Management and Strategic Business Analysis.
The program was in collaboration with Australian Alumni Association (Thailand) Under The Royal Patronage of His Majesty The King There were 25 very senior participants, of which 15 were from Thailand, and 10 were internationals from Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, India, Bahrain and Qatar.
The CMA program facilitators were Professor Janek Ratnatunga, CEO ICMA(ANZ) and Dr Chris D’Souza, Deputy CEO ICMA(ANZ).
CMA Alumni Networking Event – Bangkok, Thailand
An CMA Alumni Networking Event on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Grant Thornton, Bangkok, Thailand. It was jointly hosted by Grant Thornton and ICMA Australia welcomed CMA alumni and professionals for an engaging evening of dialogue and connection.
The Grant Thornton CEO & Managing Partner, Ian Pascoe, opened the event with a warm welcome, followed by insightful presentations from Partner Andrew McBean on the future of finance, and Dr. Chris D’Souza, Deputy CEO of Institute of Certified Management Accountants, Australia, who shared valuable perspectives on upskilling in accounting and management.
The event highlighted the strength of the CMA community and the value of continued collaboration in today’s evolving business landscape.