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 […]

September 20, 2024
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ACCA Sri Lanka recently celebrated a major milestone with its its first successful ACCA Diploma Certificate Awarding Ceremony. This landmark event brought together students, educators, and industry professionals to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the Diploma Holders.     The ceremony underscored ACCA’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of finance and accounting professionals […]

September 12, 2024
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Wisdom Business Academy, an approved tuition provider for leading professional qualifications, such as ACCA and CIMA proudly opened its new premises on the 13th floor of the World Trade Center’s West Tower recently . The opening ceremony was conducted with a multi-religious blessing ceremony and participated by the Country Director, all staff members and stakeholders including delegates from ACCA […]

September 2, 2024
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) have launched a joint initiative to enhance the Finance, Accounting, and Business Process Management (BPM) sectors in Sri Lanka through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that seeks to leverage the strengths of both organizations […]

August 26, 2024
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Deloitte Sri Lanka proudly announced its recent accreditation as an Approved Employer for Professional and Trainee Development by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). This prestigious recognition, acknowledges organizations that demonstrate high standards in employee training and development, aligning with ACCA’s global benchmarks for excellence in learning and professional growth. As an ACCA Approved […]

August 20, 2024
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The ACCA Escape the Challenge Competition, an event dedicated to celebrating and rewarding exceptional academic talent among Sri Lankan students, has wrapped up with impressive results. This year’s competition saw remarkable engagement from schools across the country, showcasing the exceptional skills and dedication of young minds. The event provided a valuable platform for students to […]

August 12, 2024
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) recently held its New Member Ceremony 2024 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Colombo. The event celebrated the induction of 110 new members and 26 FCCA members present at the event  marking a significant milestone in the professional journeys of these finance professionals. This year also marks the 120th anniversary […]

August 6, 2024
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Wisdom Business Academy (Pvt) Ltd has achieved a significant milestone by being awarded the distinguished Gold ACCA Approved Learning Partner (ALP) status. This prestigious recognition underscores the academy’s commitment to excellence and leadership in professional accountancy education. The Gold ACCA Approved Learning Partner status is awarded to institutions that demonstrate exceptional performance in their educational […]

July 30, 2024
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to establish a partnership aimed at enhancing financial literacy and professional development in Sri Lanka.     This collaboration intends to offer ACCA educational courses via CSE branches, which will entail a Capital Market Module; […]

July 17, 2024
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The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICC Sri Lanka) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a significant strategic partnership aimed at  advancing and fostering excellence in the accountancy and finance professions in Sri Lanka. This MoU sets the stage for a range of initiatives […]


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