Achinta Banik

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Achinta Banik

Biography

Achinta Banik joined George Brown College in 2016 with 25 years of work experience in the corporate world. Based on his decades-long corporate experiences, he always uses current class examples and shares experiences through case study illustrations to stimulate discussions. He also debates among the students to seek clarity and draw lessons to prepare themselves for their professional endeavours. Achinta's teaching approach, which emphasises on the basic theoretical issues and real world case studies, enriches the students and helps them in their efforts to gain access to the job market.

Academic Credentials

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), 2014

Certified General Accountant (CGA), 2014

Master of Commerce in Accounting from University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1989

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Accounting from University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1987

Areas of Specialization

Accounting

Business Studies

Areas of Expertise

Accounting (introductory

intermediate

and advance)

Management Accounting

Case study based teaching

Career Highlights

2017-Present: Director Finance, Dymaxium Inc.

2016-Present: Part-time Professor, George Brown College, Centre for Business

2014–2017: Group Finance Manager, Dymaxium Inc.

2008–2014: Finance Manager, Dymaxium Inc.

2006–2008: Financial Analyst, Revlon Canada Inc.

2005–2006: Sr. Accountant, Primrose Drilling Ventures Ltd.

1997–2005: Sr. Joint Venture Accountant, Shell Exploration and Development BV

1991–1997: Deputy Controller, Char Development & Settlement Project (Bi-lateral project of the Government of Bangladesh and the Government of the Netherlands)

Other Activities

Member- Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario)

Member- International Academy of Management and Business (IAMB)