March 3, 2025
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Sampath Bank has been honoured as the Runner-up in the Banking Category at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024. This recognition highlights the bank’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable business practices. The awards ceremony, organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka, was held recently at the Cinnamon […]

March 3, 2025
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The ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024 celebrated a significant milestone of two decades of recognizing and promoting excellence in sustainability reporting. Held at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, this event acknowledged organizations demonstrating outstanding contributions to sustainable business practices, underscoring ACCA’s ongoing commitment to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Chaaminda Kumarasiri, Chairman of […]

February 24, 2025
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3min35
Judges’ Report: CDB demonstrates integrated thinking anchored in tech disruption and sustainability Wins ‘Other Financial Services’ category Underscoring continued commitment to accountability, transparency and responsibility to people, planet and profit, CDB was adjudged the winner in the Other Financial Category at the 20th edition of the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards held last week. […]

February 20, 2025
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Also adjudged overall runner-up across all categories for excellence in disclosure of sustainability related information The Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s prowess in comprehensive disclosure of sustainability-related information to stakeholders has won its 2023 Annual Report two top awards at the 2025 Sustainability Reporting Awards presented by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The Bank […]

February 19, 2025
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka has awarded Vidullanka PLC the coveted Approved Employer Certification, a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence in professional development. This distinguished recognition underscores Vidullanka’s dedication to fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and skill enhancement within its finance and accounting team. By earning […]

February 10, 2025
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On January 31, 2025, at the Teachers’ Conference themed “Evolution of Finance with AI,” ACCA Sri Lanka made history by launching the country’s first AI-powered chatbot designed to assist in understanding International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant leap forward in finance education, offering an innovative tool to enhance the learning experience for […]

December 31, 2024
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka recently renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This renewed partnership marks a significant step in advancing the skills and capabilities of finance and management accounting professionals in Sri Lanka, supporting the nation’s evolving business environment and contributing […]

December 17, 2024
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka recently presented its comprehensive set of proposals for the 2025 National Budget to Dr. Harshana Sooriyapperuma, Deputy Minister of Finance, at the ACCA office. Titled “From Recovery to Sustainability – Crafting Sri Lanka’s Economic Blueprint for 2025,” the proposals focus on creating sustainable economic growth, enhancing […]

December 2, 2024
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Global accountancy body marks major milestone ACCA, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, will mark a significant occasion this weekend as it celebrates 120 years since its creation. Founded in London by a group of eight accountants on 30 November 1904, it has since grown into a global network of more than 252,500 members and […]

October 4, 2024
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Prioritizing the needs of both professionals and employers, The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is setting benchmarks in the finance sector, by placing employability at the heart of its mission through its Approved Employer Program. Ruchera Jayawardena Peries, Business Development Manager – Members & Employers at ACCA, emphasized “our mission is to develop highly […]


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