Wiley Partners with PwC’s Academy Middle East
19 August 2020 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
New Partnership
Provides Virtual CPA® Exam Preparation to Meet Growing Demand in
the Market
John Wiley and Sons Inc. (NYSE: JW-A) (NYSE: JW-B) today
announced a strategic partnership with PwC’s Academy Middle East,
the talent and skills development business of PwC Middle East, to
provide virtual Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam preparation
in the Middle East region, including UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan,
Kuwait, Lebanon and Qatar. This partnership will address the need
to continually upskill, especially as the world contends with the
economic impact of COVID-19.
PwC Middle East’s 23rd Annual CEO Survey shows that 80% of CEOs
consider a shortage of skills in the workforce a potential threat
to their organization’s growth prospects, while 70% of CEOs
recognize that they must maximize the potential of existing staff
through upskilling programs. The global pandemic has highlighted
the need for resilience in today’s workforce and accelerated
transformation that was already underway. This shift presents a
critical opportunity for workers to utilize this time to upskill
and reskill, with 96% of adults believe that learning new skills
and retraining will improve their future employability, according
to PwC’s 2020 New World New Skills survey.
This partnership will benefit students, societies and
institutions looking for global, state of the art online learning
tools, matched by localized support and service. Learners can now
access best-in-class training, equipped with Wiley’s state of the
art learning platform, study materials, assessments, and mock exams
for an unparalleled learning experience to ensure the best possible
outcomes for the CPA qualification.
“Wiley is committed to supporting learners as they journey
through education into the workplace,” said Renee Altier, Wiley SVP
and General Manager, Business Education, & Careers. “We are
thrilled to partner with PwC’s Academy Middle East and make a
difference for the learners we serve.”
“CPA is a renowned qualification in the Middle East and we are
excited to offer virtual training solutions to our clients to help
them ace their exams,” said Taimur Ali Mir, Director of
Professional Qualifications at PwC’s Academy.
Wiley and PwC’s Academy Middle East will host a complimentary
introductory online session on August 25th to learn more about the
CPA journey, including the eligibility criteria, the process, and
what career advancement opportunities are available following
completion of the qualification. Those interested can register
here.
About Wiley
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Through publishing, platforms and services, we help students,
researchers, universities, and corporations to achieve their goals
in an ever-changing world. For more than 200 years, we have
delivered consistent performance to all of our stakeholders. The
Company's website can be accessed at www.wiley.com.
About PwC’s Academy
PwC’s Academy is the talent and skills development business of
PwC. We operate across the Middle East and are part of a growing
network of PwC Academies present in over 40 countries worldwide. We
lead change through the development of human capital. We design our
programmes to deliver the knowledge, mindset and skills needed to
solve today’s important problems and predict, prevent and manage
tomorrow's. Learn more at https://www.pwcacademy-me.com/
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