CFI forms exclusive partnership with Grant Thornton – News Block

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), a leading provider of practical learning and productivity tools for finance and banking professionals, today announced that it has partnered with Grant Thornton Ethiopia as exclusive agent of CFI Online Programs and Certifications in Ethiopia.

The association is designed to train new workforces, close existing skills gaps, and enable financial professionals to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the formal introduction of capital markets in Ethiopia, which is expected to begin in 2024.

“We are excited to work with Grant Thornton Ethiopia to make our internationally recognized programs available to the Ethiopian market,” said Anna Talerico, Executive Director of CFI. “This partnership really underscores the core of our mission at CFI: to provide high-quality, skills-oriented, self-paced training that can be consumed from anywhere with an internet connection.

Embracing the digital transformation that is disrupting the traditional style of classroom learning not only improves access to education, Talerico added, but also allows CFI to regularly update its catalog to keep up with industry changes and quickly provide that value to members.

CFI’s programs feature a collection of accredited certifications and specializations, including the company’s flagship Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certification, each offering the knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in dozens of career paths. professionals in banking and corporate finance.

“Grant Thornton Ethiopia is pleased to partner with the Corporate Finance Institute,” said Melaku Abeje, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Ethiopia. “CFI’s hands-on certification and specialization programs have enormous potential to fill the skill gap among banking and finance professionals in the realm of capital market operations.”

With more than 150 on-demand courses containing more than 5,000 lessons, CFI’s expert-led programs are delivered through a single platform that allows students to work at their own pace while honing the skills that are most relevant to their roles. daily.

“I recently completed the FMVA courses provided by CFI and it was truly a game changer for my career in corporate finance,” said Samrawit Minilik, Associate, Transaction Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Ethiopia. “The content was incredibly useful and relevant to my day-to-day responsibilities, especially in the areas related to financial modeling and Excel skills. I would recommend it to anyone looking to further their career in finance.”

IFC has trained millions of financial and banking professionals in more than 170 countries. For more information on the company’s certifications and training programs, visit www.corporatefinanceinstitute.com.

About IFC
IFC is a leading global provider of practical learning and productivity tools for finance and banking professionals. With expert instructors, hands-on lessons, and hands-on skills training, CFI offers certifications, CPE credits, and resources to help anyone from beginners to seasoned professionals jumpstart their financial career.

About Grant Thornton Ethiopia
Grant Thornton Ethiopia, a 100-year-old member of Grant Thornton International, is Ethiopia’s leading provider of advisory, surety and tax services dedicated to serving the needs of private companies and public interest entities. We have scale, combined with over 40 years of local experience and hands-on exposure to the local market and business ecosystem. GTE has significant experience advising clients on IPO readiness assessment, business valuation, capacity building, talent acquisition, business system implementation, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, investment and brokerage arm establishment, corporate governance and many other services in the capital market space.