MAKATI-BASED iACADEMY partnered with a global professional accounting body as part of its efforts to produce globally competent Accountancy graduates.

iACADEMY President and CEO Vanessa Tanco and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Maritime Southeast Asia head Edward Ling signed the agreement on July 2, 2021.

“Through this collaboration, iACADEMY students now have the opportunity to take ACCA Certification Exams which will pave the way for global opportunities in the field of accounting and finance,” Tanco said.

The partnership includes curriculum integration, up-to-date learning resources and access to employment opportunities from thousands of employers across 179 countries.

iACADEMY professors will also receive various training so they can provide support to students who will prepare for the certification and ensure they are supplied with relevant information and skills to succeed in the industry.

“With this partnership, we hope to support the country’s ambition to develop and support this pool of professional workforce by making world-class and globally recognized qualifications such as ACCA easily accessible to students inside and outside Metro Manila and elsewhere in the Philippines,” Ling said.

iACADEMY offers BS Accountancy and BS Business Administration with Specialization in Marketing Management under the School of Business and Liberal Arts.

Founded in 2002, iACADEMY has pioneered specialized programs that are technology-focused, innovative and industry-relevant.