24 March 2024, Colombo, Sri Lanka – On 19 March 2024, AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, awarded 177 accounting and finance professionals in Sri Lanka with their ACMA and FCMA certificates, and their Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) designation at their awards and member recognition ceremony. The event also celebrated 192 candidates for completing their CGMA exams, bringing them one step closer to becoming CGMA designation holders.
Simon Bittlestone, FCMA (UK), CGMA, CIMA President and Chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, said:
“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 skills and expertise they have gained will enable them to become architects of the future, supporting their organisations to accelerate and lead in a competitive business world. I wish them continued success, growth, and fulfilment throughout careers.”
Tharindu Wijewardana, Acting Country Manager – Sri Lanka at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, added:
“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.”