ACCA hosts ‘Prize Winners Award Ceremony’

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) recently hosted the ‘Prize Winners Award Ceremony’ on August 27, at the BMICH, Colombo.

The event, graced by the presence of senior Prof. P.M.C. Thilakarathen, Vice Chancellor, Open University Sri Lanka, recognised and honoured ACCA’s high-achieving affiliates who have demonstrated unparalleled commitment to the field of accounting.

ACCA Member Network Panel Chairmen Chaaminda Kumarasiri, congratulated all ACCA prize winners and affiliates for their outstanding accomplishments and emphasized the importance of continuous professional development and the cultivation of skills in digitalization, ESG and sustainability, communication and ethics. Emphasizing the role of finance professionals as agents of positive change, he stated, “Today, more than ever before, our country needs skilled, committed, and ethical finance professionals with passion and purpose to make a difference.”

Chief Guest Prof. THilakarath at the occasion emphasisd that this is just the beginning. The knowledge and skills you have gained will open doors to new opportunities and allow you to make a significant impact in the world of finance and beyond. ACCA is one of the globally recognized qualifications and earning it is no small feat. It speaks to your professionalism, your expertise, and your readiness to make a significant impact in the world of finance and accounting. ‘

Bringing much pride to both ACCA and Sri Lanka were a host of high achievers totalling 49 Sri Lankan prize winners and 74 affiliates. Their outstanding achievement stood not only as a testament to their personal commitment but also as a tribute to the unwavering dedication of ACCA, that nurtured their success.

Emerging as the cream of the crop were the distinguished top affiliates that included Jayashni Rodrigo for September 2023, Thanuli Dewmini Jayawardena December 2023, Fathima Ammaarah Munas March 2024, and Ramaluxmmy Ramalingam for June 2024.

ACCA Head of South Asia Nilusha Ranasinghe congratulating the high achievers, stressed on the importance of ACCA’s values in shaping these professionals into ambassadors for the industry, promoting accountability, diversity, opportunity, innovation, and integrity.

ACCA remains committed towards building a qualification that meets the emerging trends in accountancy and is positioned today as undoubtedly one of the most trusted and sought-after accounting qualifications across the globe, that is respected and accredited by both employers and the industry.

Source: Daily News