Welcome to ICMAI Thirvananthapuram
Profile
Excellence, Integrity, Innovation
The head office is situated at 12, Sudder Street, Kolkata 700 016 and operates through four regional councils – Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai as well as through a number of chapters situated elsewhere in India and abroad.
As the sole recognized professional body for Cost and Management Accountancy in India, ICMAI is dedicated to:
- Promoting cost and management accounting as a powerful tool for management control across diverse economic sectors.
- Encouraging the adoption of scientific methods in cost and management accounting practices.
- Fostering the professional development of its members to effectively contribute to the nation’s economic growth.
- Keeping abreast of global advancements in cost and management accounting principles to ensure the continued vitality of Indian industries.
- Safeguarding the profession’s integrity by regulating entry and upholding high ethical standards.
- Facilitating professional growth through seminars, conferences, and knowledge sharing initiatives.
- Conducting research and publishing informative materials on cost and management accounting for the benefit of members, educational institutions, and commercial entities.
Through its unwavering commitment to these objectives, ICMAI has established itself as a cornerstone of India’s economic development, empowering businesses and professionals to navigate the dynamic world of cost management.
Shaping Cost & Management Accounting Leaders
Who We Are
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) boasts a rich history, closely intertwined with the industrial development of India. Its roots can be traced back to the early years of World War II, when the need for efficient cost management emerged due to the rising costs of defence operations. This period saw the birth of “cost + contracts,” where contractors were required to submit detailed cost breakdowns for awarded projects.
Following the war’s conclusion in 1945, a wave of industrialization swept across newly independent nations. Cost accounting became a critical tool for governments to formulate effective economic policies and ensure optimal resource utilization during this rapid growth period. What began as a simple cost estimation exercise blossomed into a movement for efficiency and responsible resource management.
Recognizing the growing importance of cost management, The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India was established in 1944. Initially a registered company, it received statutory recognition through the Cost and Works Accountants Act, 1959. ICMAI has since played a pivotal role in shaping India’s industrial and economic landscape.
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India is the only recognised statutory professional organisation and licensing body in India specialising exclusively in Cost and Management Accountancy.
Torch Bearers of Excellence
Leading ICMAI Trivandrum with Vision, Dedication, and Integrity
Meet the esteemed leaders guiding our chapter towards professional growth and academic excellence.
Kerala
Fellow Chapters
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India -Kottayam Chapter
Reliable Buildings,
Behind Mammen Mappila Hall, K.K. Road,
Kottayam, Kerala - 686001
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India - Cochin Chapter
TR/64/795,CMA Bhavan,
Judges Avenue, Kaloor,
Cochin, Kerala - 682017
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India - Thrissur Chapter
CMA Bhawan ,TC/37/1879/1,
Kottappuram Road,
Thrissur, Kerala - 680004
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India - Palakkad Chapter
1/847(4),SekharipuramJunction ,
Kalpathy P. O.,
Palakkad, Kerala - 678003
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India - Kozhikode - Malappuram Chapter
3rd Floor, Flash Business Center,
Opposite Planetarium, Jaffer Khan Colony Road,
Kozhikode, Kerala–673006