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TOKYO, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Partnerships aim to inspire a new generation of leaders to advance the

management accounting profession and U.S. CMA certification in Japan

IMA® (http://www.imanet.org/)(Institute of Management Accountants) and LEC

Graduate School of Accounting have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

aimed at helping finance and accounting professionals develop the critical

accounting and financial management skills needed for today's complex and

everchanging business environment.

The collaboration will enable LEC Graduate School of Accounting to offer the

globally recognized U.S. CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification

program to its students in Japan. The U.S. CMA certification is a highly

relevant program aimed at bridging the skills gap for young professionals

planning a career in finance and accounting. The program equips students with

fundamental skills relevant for the future, including financial planning,

analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics.

"IMA is excited to partner with LEC Graduate School of Accounting to support

the development of finance and accounting professionals in Japan," said Dr.

Josh Heniro, Managing Director of IMA Asia Pacific. "The U.S. CMA certification

is highly regarded around the world as a valuable achievement that demonstrates

mastery of critical accounting and financial management skills. We look forward

to working with LEC Graduate School of Accounting to help students in Japan

advance their careers and build a stronger future for the profession."

"The partnership with IMA is an important milestone in LEC Graduate School of

Accounting's efforts to provide high-quality finance and accounting education

to our students," said Professor Kunihiro Yuki, CMA (U.S.), U.S. CPA, LEC

Graduate School of Accounting. I heard of IMA in 2007 when I learned about

management accounting from Professor Osamu Nishizawa at this graduate

accounting school. Professor Nishizawa was the first IMA member in Japan and

the first president of the IMA Tokyo Chapter. After graduating from this

school, I obtained the U.S. CMA and U.S. CPA, and since 2013, I have been in

charge of management accounting at this graduate school. With the MoU signed, I

am planning to hold regular study sessions as an initiative to have current

students and graduates of our LEC graduate accounting school understand the

value of the U.S. CMA."

The U.S. CMA certification is suitable for finance and accounting professionals

at all levels - from young executives planning to advance their career, to

experienced decision makers looking to improve their data analysis skills and

obtain an advanced professional certification. The certification is designed to

build the individual's technical management accounting skills and knowledge to

enhance employability and ensure the development of a workforce that is

prepared for roles and demands that are critical to professionals in today's

economy.

About IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants)

IMA® is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively

on advancing the management accounting profession. Globally, IMA supports the

profession through research, the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) and

CSCA® (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis) programs, continuing

education, networking, and advocacy of the highest ethical business practices.

Twice named Professional Body of the Year by The Accountant/International

Accounting Bulletin, IMA has a global network of about 140,000 members in 150

countries and 350 professional and student chapters. Headquartered in Montvale,

N.J., USA, IMA provides localized services through its four global regions: The

Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe and Middle East/India. For more information

about IMA, please visit www.imanet.org.

About LEC Graduate School of Accounting

LEC Graduate School of Accounting (LEC GSA) is the professional graduate school

that was founded by TOKYO LEGAL MIND Co., Ltd in 2005. Since its opening, LEC

GSA has focused on recurrent education for working adults and conducted

education oriented toward the fusion of theory and practice. LEC GSA is

constantly working on nurturing capable accounting professionals who possess

sophisticated expertise, the capacity for thought, judgement and practice to a

high degree with professional ethics. For more information about LEC GSA,

please visit https://www.lec.ac.jp/.

Source:Institute of Management Accountants