The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (AICPA and CIMA) has recognised 177 accounting and finance professionals in Sri Lanka with their ACMA and FCMA certificates, alongside the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.
This took place at an awards ceremony organised by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA and CIMA).
The event also recognised 192 candidates who completed their CGMA exams.
AICPA and CIMA Sri Lanka acting country manager Tharindu Wijewardana said: “I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to CIMA President and Association Chair, Simon Bittlestone, FCMA (UK), CGMA, as well as our supportive partners for joining us to welcome 177 new CGMA designation holders to the profession and celebrate the achievements of 192 exam-complete CGMA candidates.
“Looking around the room, I am confident that the accounting and finance profession in Sri Lanka has a bright future ahead. Your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring, and I look forward to seeing the remarkable contributions you will make in the years to come.”
FCMA (UK), CGMA, CIMA president and the AICPA and CIMA chair Simon Bittlestone, emphasised that the expertise gained by these professionals would help them become architects in shaping the future of their organisations.
He further stated: “It is an honour for me to be able to welcome in person a new generation of Sri Lankan accounting and professionals. They have demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination to reach their goals and become part of our great profession.”
The ceremony also follows research conducted by AICPA and CIMA, which explores the impact of EU regulations on climate risk management and disclosure.
The study revealed that companies based in the European Union (EU) are significantly more likely to identify climate risk as a top organisational concern compared to their global counterparts.
The global survey, which involved 436 board members, C-suite executives, and risk managers, was developed by researchers from NC State University (US), the University of Bari Aldo Moro (Italy), and the University of Economics Katowice (Poland).
