The Association of International Accountants (AIA) met with Jagjeet Singh and Professor Roopinder Oberoi to reflect on a recent engagement in Bangalore with Anand from FinProv and to further explore opportunities for international partnership.
The Bangalore meeting underscored a mutual interest in developing structured pathways to support SMEs and SMPs in India and the UK. FinProv, with its strong educational infrastructure, complements AIA’s focus on professional development, while Northern Powerhouse offers a unique regional perspective on levelling up economic growth through international trade and innovation.
Discussions reaffirmed the objectives of AIA—to enhance global connectivity, facilitate knowledge exchange, and empower professional accountants with the tools required to navigate international business environments.
Philip Turnbull, Chief Executive of AIA, commented: “Engagements such as these are critical in ensuring that the accountancy profession remains globally relevant and locally impactful. By working collaboratively with partners, AIA continues to support professional accountants in delivering strategic value across borders.”
This visit emphasises the importance of international partnerships in driving inclusive economic development. With shared priorities in skills development and regional empowerment and marks a significant step in AIA’s ongoing mission to promote professional excellence and facilitate international cooperation within the accounting sector.
“Engagements such as these are critical in ensuring that the accountancy profession remains globally relevant and locally impactful. By working collaboratively with partners, AIA continues to support professional accountants in delivering strategic value across borders.”
Philip Turnbull, AIA Chief Executive
