24 July 2025, Warsaw

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Templar Executives, a recognised international leader in Cyber Security and enterprise risk. The collaboration aims to foster greater integration between the finance and Cyber Security professions across Europe.

The MoU outlines a shared commitment to enhancing Cyber risk awareness, resilience, and management capabilities among CFOs, finance professionals, and their organisations. Through a series of joint workshops, tailored webinars, events, and dialogues on Cyber risk, data protection, and digital resilience, the partnership will equip finance professionals at all levels with the tools and insights needed to navigate today’s complex digital landscape.

Andrew Fitzmaurice, CEO of Templar Executives, said: “We are delighted to partner with CIMA to promote knowledge sharing and capacity building at the intersection of finance and Cyber Security. By combining our expertise, we aim to empower finance professionals with the capabilities to lead confidently in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.”

Jakub Bejnarowicz, Regional Director – Europe at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, added: “Cyber Security is no longer just an IT issue – it’s a strategic business imperative. This partnership with Templar Executives reflects our commitment to helping finance professionals build the skills and awareness needed to manage cyber risk effectively and contribute to organisational resilience.”

The collaboration also paves the way for the development of joint guidance and resources to support finance professionals in managing Cyber threats and fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and security across industries.

About Templar Executives

Templar Executives is a globally recognised award-winning Cyber Security consultancy offering a world-class portfolio of services and solutions across a wide range of industry sectors. As a trusted advisor to Governments, multinationals and SMEs, the company has an outstanding track record in helping clients develop resilient and business enabling Cyber Security capabilities and embedding best practices for competitive advantage. From the Board to the frontline, Templar Executives works closely with leadership teams demystifying the Cyber threat landscape and supporting the entire organisation’s journey towards regulatory compliance and sustainable operational resilience. For more information on Templar Executives, see our introductory video here or visit www.templarexecs.com.

About The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Founded in 1919, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA®) is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. CIMA is a founding body of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; its members and candidates operate in more than 150 countries and territories, working at the heart of business — in industry, commerce, the public sector, and not-for-profit organisations. CIMA works closely with employers and sponsors leading-edge research, constantly updating its professional qualification and professional experience requirements to ensure it remains the employer’s choice when recruiting financially trained business leaders.

About the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, AICPA, and CIMA

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) advances the reputation, employability, and quality of CPAs, CGMA designation holders, and accounting and financial professionals globally. Founded in 2017 by the AICPA and CIMA, it represents 580,000 AICPA and CIMA members, candidates, and registrants in more than 150 countries and territories, advocating for the public interest and business sustainability on current and emerging issues.