The Global Academy of Finance and Management GAFM was founded in 1996, via a merger between the Graduate Leadership Institute & Analysts and the Institute for Professional Analysts. The Leadership Institute was originally established as a professional organization for management consultants, professors, and analysts. The Institute was founded to examine strategic accounting risk, and finance issues. GAFM currently recognizes over 20,000 PhDs, Lawyers, CPAs, Business School Graduates & Masters Degree Holders as executive members in over 151 nations. GAFM takes pride in holding a membership with superior qualifications, experience, and designations.
Recognition & Alliances
The Global Academy of Finance and Management© is an accredited & ISO Certified 9001 independent worldwide society of financial professionals. GAFM has members in 150+ countries and is in articulation with the ACBSP™ – the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
- GAFM International Board of Standards is a Professional Association member of the ACBSPTM
- GAFM International Board of Standards has accreditation from the TUV in Europe
- GAFM International Board of Standards has a global memorandum of affiliation and agreement with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation International Quality Group (CHEA IQGTM)
- The GAFM is ISO 29990 certified for training. The first USA Certification body to achieve this Accreditation
- The GAFM is ISO 9001 Certified: GAFM International Board of Standards is ISO certified for Quality Standards.
