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ACCA offers pathways to obtain a Global Finance Qualification and a BSc Degree while awaiting A/L results
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountant’s (ACCA) Diploma in Accounting and Business is a globally recognized qualification, which is a badge of quality and professionalism, providing a solid foundation of all the necessary technical knowledge and soft skills required towards becoming a globally qualified accountant. Professionals with the ACCA qualification are highly sought-after by employers today, as the certificate is known to represent integrity, business acumen and in-depth financial knowledge.
ACCA now offers students, awaiting A/L results, the opportunity to enroll for this Diploma and thereafter continue to obtain a BSC degree in applied accounting from Oxford Brooks University UK and the ACCA professional qualification.
The qualification will help to gain a strong understanding of the essential technical accounting skills and develop the ability to impart sound commercial advice and recommendations as a finance professional.
The diploma comprises of a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop accounting knowledge and skills as well as professional values and covers underlying concepts relating to financial accounting, skills to support management in planning and control and decision-making utilising management information and fosters knowledge and understanding of the business and its environment and the influence this has on how organisations are structured. The qualification also has a strong focus on ethics and governance given the context that the profession is moving towards strengthened codes of conduct, regulation, and legislation.
To receive the Diploma, students must undertake three exams that include Business and Technology, Management Accounting and Financial Accounting, along with the Foundations in Professionalism module. The Diploma also offers a fast and flexible route to achieving its completion with computer-based exams available on-demand throughout the year. As such the entire Diploma can be completed within 4 to 6 months.
Nilusha Ranasinghe, Head of South Asia Cluster for ACCA, speaking of the value that can be derived from the qualification, stated “modern accounting professionals need a rigorous and flexible qualification to help them make a real contribution to business performance in the challenging business landscape that we are face with today.
Our qualifications meet employers’ needs, and helps those who study our degrees develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed for top accounting roles. Organisations, therefore, know and trust our designation as we have gained a credible reputation for creating strategic-thinking accountants our fast-changing world need and our Diploma in Accounting and Business has proved to be a valuable asset to any aspiring professional who is hoping to forge a successful career for themselves in the fields of accounting and finance”
ACCA students and affiliates worldwide, are today amongst the world’s best-qualified and most highly sought-after accountants that work in top positions in every industry sector.
Therefore, whether it is the aspiration to start a career in finance, gain recognition for the wealth of skills and experience already achieved, or want accelerated progression to a more senior position in accountancy, the Diploma in Accounting and Business is an ideal pathway to attain a position as a leading finance professional.
Further information on the Diploma can be obtained by contacting the ACCA Sri Lanka office.
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo welcomed the U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, from June 8 through 14.
The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy said that it would launch a weeklong basketball program intended to harness the unifying power of sports, made possible through collaboration with Foundation of Goodness and IImpact Hoop Lab.
While in Sri Lanka, Howard and Ndiaye, both retired professional basketball players, will conduct a weeklong program, Hoops for Hope: Bridging Borders through Basketball. The Sports Envoys will lead basketball clinics and exhibition matches and engage in leadership sessions in Colombo and Southern Province for youth aged 14-18 from Northern, Uva, Eastern and Western Provinces, offering skills and leadership training both on and off the court. The U.S. Envoys will also share their expertise with the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation, national coaches, and players, furthering the development of basketball in the country. Beyond the clinics, they will collaborate with Sri Lankan schoolchildren to take part in a community service project in the Colombo area.
“We are so proud to welcome Stephen and Astou as our Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, to build on the strong people-to-people connections between the United States and Sri Lanka,” said U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung. “The lessons that will be shared by our Sports Envoys – communication, teamwork, resilience, inclusion, and conflict resolution – are essential for leadership development, community building, equality, and peace. The U.S. Sports Envoy program is a testament to our belief that sports can be a powerful tool in promoting peace and unity.”
SJB Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahuman in parliament demanded to know from the government the reasons for CEB suspending the leave of all its employees until further notice from Thursday.
MP Rahuman said that the CEB has got an acting General Manager anew and the latter yesterday morning issued a circular suspending leave of all CEB employees with immediate effect until further notice.
“We demand that Minister Kanchana Wijesekera should explain this to the House. This circular was issued while this debate on the new Electricity Amendment Bill was pending. There are many who oppose this Bill. The Minister must tell parliament the reason for the urge to cancel the leave of CEB employees,” the MP said.However, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena prevented Minister Wijesekera responding to the query and said that the matter raised by MP Rahuman was not relevant.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) successfully concluded the 8th Annual CIPM Symposium, which took place on 31st May 2024. Themed “Nurturing the Human Element—Redefining HRM in a Rapidly Changing World,” the symposium underscored the pivotal role of human resource management (HRM) in today’s dynamic global landscape. Since its inception in 1959, CIPM has been dedicated to advancing the HR profession through education, professional development, and advocacy, solidifying its position as Sri Lanka’s leading professional body for HRM.
Ken Vijayakumar, the President of the CIPM, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The symposium commenced with the welcome address by the Chairperson, Prof. Arosha Adikaram, followed by the Web Launch of the Symposium Proceedings and Abstract Book by the CIPM President. The event featured distinguished addresses, including a speech by Chief Guest Ken Vijayakumar, President of CIPM, and an address by Guest of Honor Shakthi Ranatunga, Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Sri Lanka.
The symposium also featured an inspiring keynote address by Prof. Mario Fernando, Professor of Management and Director of the Centre for Cross Cultural Management (CCCM) at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Vote of Thanks of the inauguration session was delivered by Dr. Dillanjani Weeratunga, Symposium Co-chair.
The symposium served as a comprehensive platform for researchers to present their findings across a wide range of critical topics in HRM. These included Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development and Retention, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility, Adapting to Technological Advancements, Mental Health and Well-being at Work, Global Workforce Challenges, Employee Empowerment, and Reskilling and Upskilling.
The plenary session was led by Prof. Wasantha Rajapakse. Certificates were awarded to the best paper presenters during the valedictory session, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Kamani Perera, Manager of Research and Development.
The annual symposium of CIPM was a truly inclusive event, attracting a diverse audience that spanned undergraduates, graduates, working professionals, research scholars and lecturers. This widespread interest highlights the symposium’s significance in the field of HRM, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to network and learn from scholarly brains.The CIPM International Research Symposium was sponsored by Hambantota International Port, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), E B Creasy & Co. PLC, and Print Xcel Company.
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