Focal Business Group are pleased to announce that their very own, Mike Osborne, has been elected as Members in Practice (MiP) Committee Chairman of CIMA UK & Ireland, effective 1 January 2026.

Mike has valuable experience and a clear passion for supporting CIMA Members in Practice, making this role a reflection of his involvement within the profession and his desire to contribute to the development of the MiP Community and its future.

‘Achieving the position of CIMA MiP Committee Chairman is a significant step. CIMA membership offers the professionalism, confidence, and networking opportunities which help build my practice and assure the delivery of the highest possible standards to my clients. I look forward to helping others share similar benefits.’

Members in practice (MiP) are chartered management accountants in professional practice who provide accounting services to all types of businesses, but are not direct employees. CIMA’s members in practice management panel (MiPMP) are a dedicated group of established practising members. Based upon their experiences, they can offer advice and guidance on a wide range of practice issues.

Mike Osborne MiP