The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) recently hosted the Prize Winners Award Ceremony at the BMICH, Colombo. The event, graced by the presence of Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka, recognized and honored ACCA's high-achieving affiliates who have demonstrated unparalleled commitment to the field of accounting.
Chaaminda Kumarasiri, Vice Chairman of ACCA Sri Lanka, congratulated all the prize winners and affiliates for their outstanding accomplishments, and outlined 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 noted, "Today, more than ever before, our country needs skilled, committed, and ethical finance professionals with passion and purpose to make a difference."
Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, chief guest at the occasion stated ‘In our pursuit of fortifying the nation's economic foundations, it is imperative to enhance our management practices through an unwavering dedication to ethical conduct. The essential instrument for this endeavor is a fusion of knowledge, skill, a positive mindset, and an unwavering sense of accountability. Both public and private enterprises in our nation tirelessly strive to achieve their objectives. The robust support offered by ACCA, imparting unparalleled knowledge, is a testament to its commitment. The ACCA syllabus, meticulously designed, serves as a guiding light for students to excel in their pursuits. Addressing the award winners he said ‘ As prize winners you hold a pivotal role in shaping the future and to contribute significantly to the organizations you serve, as these efforts inherently influence the trajectory of our nation's advancement. ‘
Bringing much pride to both ACCA and Sri Lanka were a host of high achievers totaling 48 Sri Lankan prize winners and 78 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 top affiliates that included Abrar Fareed for September 2022, Udeshika Aluthwatta for December 2022, Gee Jayasekara for March 2023, and Navindu Harishchandra for June 2023.
Nilusha Ranasinghe, Head of South Asia at ACCA, 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.
As the ceremony drew to a close, ACCA Sri Lanka celebrated not only the achievements of its prize winners but also its enduring commitment to nurturing exceptional finance professionals who embody the highest standards of expertise and ethics. 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.
