CASL, CIMA to enhance professional development

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CASL) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) will introduce a series of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs for the benefit of members of both institutes.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between CASL President Arjuna Herath and CIMA Sri Lanka, President Vipula Gunatillake will pave the way for CASL and CIMA to conduct six CPD events, with each institute organising and hosting three events.

CASL President Herath said that accountants are a versatile group of professionals who are in demand across all organisations and play a major role in the sustenance of an organisation.

"In an era of immense competition and complexities, accountants need to stay ahead of the game at all times and as a responsible institute which is always at the forefront in offering our stakeholders the best of professional development, we have joined CIMA to offer a series of programs to enhance the knowledge of CASL and CIMA members, helping them stay ahead always," he said. "CIMA and CASL are two long-standing institutions that have contributed to the development of the professions of management and finance.

The MoU is a conscious cooperation to enhance the CPD of the members of both fraternities," CIMA Sri Lanka President Gunatillake said.