Etisalat Academy receives approval as CPD provider from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Etisalat Academy will now help ACCA members to maintain and develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's dynamic and demanding business environment.

"ACCA congratulates Etisalat Academy on being the first of its Approved Learning Partners in the Middle East to be registered to provide continuing professional development (CPD) courses for ACCA members in the region,"

said Stephen Shields, ACCA's Head of Corporate Development for the Middle East.

"We are very excited by the prospect that ACCA's growing membership in the region will more easily be able to access relevant CPD to ensure that they maintain and develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's dynamic and demanding business environment," he added.

All ACCA members who are active in the workplace are required to complete CPD on an annual basis. Members can choose one of the following routes when meeting their CPD requirement: unit scheme route; ACCA Approved CPD Employer route; or other IFAC member body route. ACCA members will now be able to attend the development courses, seminars, lectures at the Academy's conveniently located campus.

David Brennan, General Manager, Etisalat Academy commented, "It gives me great pride to announce that Etisalat Academy has become the UAE's first provider of ongoing professional development and training for ACCA members. This honor has been awarded because of our track record in providing high quality finance development opportunities, together with a full program of management, leadership, and business skills courses."

"Our reputation has developed over twenty years in the UAE, and confirms our position as a leading regional provider for professional training and development. This accreditation also shows the dedication, knowledge and professionalism of our Finance and Accounting Training Consultants. I feel proud that through them Etisalat Academy goes the extra mile to support and build the country's finance sector," he added.

Etisalat Academy is an accredited ACCA Gold tuition provider and an ACCA approved computer based exam centre.

Etisalat Academy works closely with organizations to recognize the forces transforming their markets, to define their training needs proactively, and to deliver effective learning solutions that help achieve strategic goals.