AICPA is launching a registered internship program for financial business associates in Florida

AICPA and CIMA, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, today announced the launch of the Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners in the state of Florida. The program partners with the Florida Institute of CPAs and leaders in accounting and finance to improve Florida’s talent pipeline by providing instruction leading to a profession-recognized credential, on-the-job training and mentorship.

The Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners is the first program of its kind for accounting and finance in the country. It aims to build a pipeline of highly engaged candidates that allows employers to monitor and develop better-skilled employees for the long term. The program is based on the globally rigorous CGMA Finance Leadership Program, which has led to the award of the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) title.

“Skills development and career advancement are the new currency for companies looking to hire, develop and retain the best talent,” said Tom Hood, CPA, CGMA, EVP Business Growth & Engagement, AICPA & CIMA. “Given the rapid pace of change, especially in technology, and the specialization required in the accounting and finance function, companies are increasingly looking to ‘grow their own business’ and build new hires and existing staff lead and develop to meet the challenges they face. they are transforming to become the finance function of the future. We are excited to offer this pathway to improve the future of the profession in Florida.”

The growth of the program in Florida continues the rapid advancement of registered apprenticeship for financial business associates. “In Florida, we have partnered with FICPA to offer this pathway through our recently launched Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners. Since we launched the program in 2022, it has also been registered in the state of Maryland and has grown to serve accounting and finance interns in more than 15 industries,” said Joanne Fiore, VP – Pipeline & Apprenticeships at the AICPA & CIMA. “We are also piloting a youth apprenticeship scheme for secondary schools to attract students into the profession earlier and we have introduced a new entry level for chartered accountants and finance professionals, for those interested in further training but not yet ready to decide to become a financial employee. Business Partner and earn the CGMA designation.”

“We are excited to partner with the AICPA in using the apprenticeship model to create opportunities for professionals in the accounting and finance professions in Florida,” said Shelly Weir, president and CEO of the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) . “I have personally seen how apprenticeships can be used successfully to upskill professionals.”

For more than a century, the AICPA & CIMA has focused on cultivating a robust pipeline of professionals prepared to support and grow organizations worldwide. The Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners is the latest step in that mission.

Benefits of the Registered Finance Internship include:

For employers: apprenticeship programs –

– Are career development programs that create a pipeline of employees that employers can develop and monitor over time to significantly increase the likelihood of developing a highly engaged, better-skilled, long-term workforce.

– Area talent pipeline management toolwith which organizations can do this building, in addition to buying talent, taking control of how they meet the current and future needs of their organization and improve recruitment.

– Expand the candidate pool by providing experiences and training that the candidate may not have initially, allowing employers to consider a wider range of candidates.

These programs make this possible for students earn a salary while they learn and benefit from exposure to more career development and mentoring opportunities. If you would like to learn more about the Registered Financial Business Partner Training, please contact [email protected].