The Evolving Role of CMAs in a Changing Agricultural Landscape

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  • Vinod Krishnan Panicker Associate Director S.S. Kothari Mehta & Co, Delhi

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Abstract

The dynamic changes in the global environment, technology, and economy are causing a paradigm shift in the function of Cost Management Accountants (CMAs) in India's agriculture industry. In India, agriculture continues to be a vital industry, employing a sizable section of the workforce and making a major GDP contribution. But issues like climate change, resource scarcity, shifting market prices, and growing consumer demand for sustainable practices call for creative solutions.

With an emphasis on their contributions to financial management, risk mitigation, sustainability, and technological integration, this article explores the changing roles of CMAs in India's agriculture industry. Using case studies, government programs, and theoretical frameworks as a guide, the study investigates how CMAs are helping agribusinesses overcome these obstacles and maintain sustainable growth. This study sheds light on the crucial role CMAs will play in determining the direction of Indian agriculture by analyzing the relationship between financial knowledge, legal compliance, and agricultural innovation.

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Published

2025-02-25

How to Cite

Panicker, V. K. (2025). The Evolving Role of CMAs in a Changing Agricultural Landscape. The Management Accountant Journal, 60(2), 49–54. Retrieved from https://icmai-rnj.in/index.php/maj/article/view/173837

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Volume 60, Issue 2, February 2025

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Cover Story

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