With professional qualifications being exorbitantly expensive today and most available courses not being recognised, students who have successfully completed their Advanced Level exam don’t have to waste time looking too far because the globally recognised qualification offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) is available right at your door step for a very affordable fee.
CA Sri Lanka which has been in existence for 53-years is a parliament approved body and the chartered accountant qualification offered by the Institute is not only recognised locally but is also widely recognised across the globe.
The Institute apart from being one of the foremost professional organisation’s in the country with a membership of 4200 consisting of top level chartered accountants based both locally and abroad, is also one of the largest tertiary education providers in the country outside the university system with a mammoth 37,000 students representing every province in the country and from all walks of life.
The chartered accountant is a professional in the field of Accountancy - well versed in the subjects of accountancy, auditing, management accountancy, information technology, taxation, corporate and commercial law, financial management, management, economics and other connected subjects.
Students from both commerce and non-commerce streams can pursue studies in the accountancy sphere at the CA Sri Lanka Institute located at Colombo 7. For the benefit of its students based out of Colombo, the Institute also has set up several branches in all main cities across the country.
The locally and internationally recognized CA Sri Lanka qualification gives student a thorough understanding on key subjects in business, finance and management which are key elements that sharpens and nurtures the capabilities of a competent accountant.
Furthermore, the most important and unique feature of the CA Sri Lanka qualification is the three year practical training period where a student have to undergo during his or her course of study.
In just three years, students can complete their course and commence a successful career as a chartered accountant.
CA Sri Lanka President Mr. Sujeewa Rajapakse stressed that the demand for the services of chartered accountants has been growing rapidly in the recent past.
They are much sought after by an ever increasing number of organizations in the private and public sectors of Sri Lanka, that are engaged in a wide range of activities,” he said.
According to him, the skills and expertise of the chartered accountants of Sri Lanka is also recognized all over the world, with almost 30 percent of the total membership serving with distinction abroad.
Chartered accountants command corporate leadership, with an impressive number of CA Sri Lanka members being chairmen, chief executive officers, chief financial officers, or directors of top companies both locally and overseas.
“In this day and age where competition is intense, the CA Sri Lanka qualification has been designed to provide students with an extensive knowledge that covers the subject of business, finance and management and a broader spectrum which will help enhance their professional career, proficiency in a multitude of subjects instead of being confined to a single topic,” Mr. Rajapakse added.
Elaborating on the courses offered at the Institute, CA Sri Lanka’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Aruna Alwis emphasized that the Institute offers a range of courses for the development of finance and non-finance professionals which includes executive diplomas, post graduate diplomas and even a well recognised Master in Business Administration qualification from Australia.
“CA Sri Lanka does not restrict its courses only for students, who are seeking a professional qualification in chartered accountancy, but we have gone beyond that and every effort is being made to offer globally recognised qualifications right here in Sri Lanka under one roof,” he added. |
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