ICMA(ANZ) Media Releases, Expert Opinions & Educational Programs

Stay updated with ICMA(ANZ)’s expert commentary on accounting, ESG, and business topics. Contact media representatives, explore CMA programs, and watch insightful webinars.

Overview Section

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) Australia & New Zealand actively engages with the media and public through expert commentary, professional education, and thought leadership. Whether you’re a journalist seeking insight on accounting trends or a professional looking to upskill through CMA or CPD programs, ICMA(ANZ) offers direct access to industry leaders, impactful webinars, and globally recognized certification pathways.

Media Contact & Expert Commentary

ICMA(ANZ) provides expert voices in:

  • Management Accounting

  • Risk & Carbon Management

  • ESG & Sustainability

  • Business Valuation

  • Professional Accreditation

Key Media Contacts:

  • Prof. Michael Tse – Chairman

  • Prof. Brendan O’Connell – President

  • Prof. Janek Ratnatunga – CEO

  • Dr. Chris D’Souza – Deputy CEO

📧 Email: info@cmaaustralia.edu.au
Media queries will be directed to the appropriate expert along with contact details.

Education & Enrollment Programs

Take your career to the next level with ICMA(ANZ)’s globally recognized learning paths:

  • Enrol for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Program

  • Explore Education Programs for Professionals

  • Register for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Programs

  • View Recorded Webinars Anytime, Anywhere

Featured Webinars & Guest Speakers

  • Prof. Janek Ratnatunga“Future Proofing Indonesian Companies”

  • Adele Ferguson“Travails of an Investigative Journalist”

  • Prof. Rod Sims“Reminisces of a Competition Regulator”

  • Don Rankin“Professional Advice and Business Start-Ups”

  • Simon Griffiths“Who Gives a Crap about a Social Purpose”

The ICMA(ANZ) has a number of industry experts who can provide expert opinions on various topics pertaining to management accounting, Risk Management, Carbon Management, Professional Accreditation, ESG, Business Valuation and Sutainability.

Most media matters are handled by Prof Michael Tse (Chairman); Prof Brendan O’Connell (President); Prof Janek Ratnatunga (CEO) or Dr. Chris D’Souza (Deputy CEO).

For media comment please email ICMA(ANZ) on info@cmaaustralia.edu.au and be directed to the relevant member with a contact number being provided.

Recorded Webinnars

Rod Sims, Don Rankin and Simon Griffiths inducted into the ICMA Global Accounting and Management Accounting Hall of Fame.

After a lull of two years due to Covid, the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (Australia & New Zealand) celebrated the induction of two outstanding champions into its Global Accounting and Management Accounting Hall of […]

Premier Management Accounting Bodies In Thailand (TFAC) And Australia (CMA ANZ) Sign Collaboration Agreement

1st December 2022 heralded a milestone for the Management Accounting Professionals of the two nations of Thailand and Australia as it marked the beginning of a new Collaborative effort by the premier Management Accounting bodies […]

PwC Tax Scandal’s Aftermath: It’s Time to Seriously Regulate the Big 4

Professor Janek Ratnatunga, CEO of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants, says that in the aftermath of the PwC tax scandal it is time to seriously regulate all the Big 4 Accounting giants, KPMG, Deloitte, […]

Charity Fundraising: It’s time to end Racially Stereotyped Children’s Images

Despite significant criticisms, international charities persist in using racially stereotyped images of children in fundraising advertising. “This is because, obviously, such images yield the most donations”, says Prof Janek Ratnatunga, the CEO of the Institute […]

Skills Australia removing accountants from the shortage list has some overall merit! But the reasons are complex says Management Accountant’s CEO

“Skills Australia’s decision to remove accountants from the shortage list based on advertised vacancies has some overall merit, but the reasons for this are quite complex, and there are many nuances to explaining the fall […]

Optus Data Hack: The Dark Side of Invading Social Media Privacy

The “Optus’ data breach which compromised the personal details and even identity documents such as Medicare cards, passports and driving licences of up to 9.8 million Australians leaves many questions unanswered, says Prof Janek Ratnatunga, […]

Reversing the Plastic Pandemic: CMA ANZ calls for a ‘Plastic Credit’ Cap-and-Trade-Solution

Nov 18, 2021 – A ‘black swan event’ is one that whilst being extremely rare and of severe impact, is nevertheless characterised by the widespread insistence it was obvious in hindsight. The Covid-19 pandemic was […]

Why Australia is a Safe Haven for Criminals and Money Launderers

Accountants, Lawyers, and Real-estate professionals are actively lobbying to avoid reporting suspicious transactions. Newspapers and other media outlets have this week reported stories on corrupt activities involving casinos, money laundering, foreign influence, tax avoidance, offshore […]

Why Australia’s Regulators are Powerless in KPMG Exam Cheating Scandal

Is it time for a Royal Commission on the Auditing profession? In mid-September 2021, The Australian arm of one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious accounting firms, KPMG, was fined A$613,000 by a US […]

Afterpay: Tech Hype used to Hook Financially Unsavvy Millennials

Prof Janek RatnatungaCEO, CMA Australia & NZ In early August 2021, payments fintech Square announced its intention to acquire Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) firm, Afterpay, for A$39 billion (US$29b) – the biggest […]

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