KPMG in the Cayman Islands will be sponsoring the International College of the Cayman Islands’ fundraising initiative for an academic chair to hire a full-time accounting professor over a three year period. An academic chair is a university designation given to a professor for specialised knowledge and research and is traditionally funded by either private corporations or foundations.

KPMG continues to support education programmes that assist students with their educational development. “Supporting the growth of these islands is important for us to stay ahead in the business sector,” explained KPMG Partner, Sheenah Hislop.

Sheenah also mentioned “We’ve always believed in investing in education and the development of our people. Having the opportunity to sponsor the ICCI business programme to further enhance the education of the students is important to us and is one of our key values, ‘We are committed to our communities’.” 

Enrolment among tradition and non-traditional students is growing in the school of business due to the demands of a competitive business environment, explained International College President John Cummings, PhD.

The International College has made it a priority to offer high quality affordable education to both Caymanians and residents while maintaining its international accreditation, which undergoes a rigorous review every few years.

International College Dean Scott Cummings explained. “Providing this level of corporate sponsorship for the academic chair is invaluable in providing the best possible opportunity for success to our business and accounting students.”

KPMG in the Cayman Islands was one of the first international accounting firms to establish an office on the island in 1966 and is currently the largest accounting firm on island with over 200 staff. Our high performing people are our greatest asset. We use our expertise and insight to cut through complexity and deliver informed perspectives and clear solutions that our clients and stakeholders value.

KMPG were proud to have received a Top Employer award and be the first in the Caribbean to receive the Investor in People award.  Their main industries include alternative investments, banking, captive insurance and reinsurance, and structured finance.