Chair Named for New AICPA/CIMA Association

Andrew Miskin was named inaugural president of the Professional Association of Certified International, the new world organization accounting created by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Management Accountants.

Miskin is currently President of CIMA, which continue to play a role.

Immediately afterwards, the president of the AICPA, Tim Christen, will serve as vice president of inauguration of the new association.

The new partnership was established in early 2017 and should represent more than 650,000 accountants worldwide. It was approved by a vote of the members of the AICPA and CIMA earlier this year (see "AICPA / CIMA Proposal approved in the landslide"). (Http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/firm-profession/aicpacima-proposal-approved-in-landslide-78441-1.html)

The new organization will have a board of directors composed of CPA and CGMA, whether led by the President of CIMA, either by the President of the AICPA on a rotating basis.

"The launch of the Association of Certified International Professional Accountants is an extraordinary step in the evolution of the accounting profession," said Barry Melancon, president and CEO of the AICPA, which will lead the association as CEO. Miskin is the right person to take the helm as its first president. He is a respected exchange with extensive experience in accounting and a commitment to driving quality and value for businesses and economies worldwide agent.

"These are exciting times for our profession days. The technological changes are transforming business models and creating new ways of working, which means that the world of finance and accounting includes new challenges and great opportunities," said Mr. . Miskin. "The association will keep our members at the forefront of market needs, providing knowledge, skills and knowledge to continue to adapt and prosper. I have the honor of being named the first president of the association and play a role in this evolution."