CA Sri Lanka powers AAT conference

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) again powered the 2015 Conference of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) as a strategic partner.

As one of the largest tertiary education providers in the country with over 44,000 students, CA Sri Lanka believes the tie up with AAT to be an important strategic move that will pave the way to produce more highly-skilled accounting professionals who will serve the profession locally and internationally.

President, CA Sri Lanka, Arjuna Herath said that the institute was delighted to be a strategic partner of the 2015 AAT Conference for the second consecutive year.

"AAT is one of the fastest and most reliable routes to become a Chartered Accountant and AAT and CA Sri Lanka shares a strong relationship as two leading tertiary education providers specializing in accounting education," Herath said.

President, AAT, Lalith T. Fernando said that the partnership between CA Sri Lanka and AAT will definitely be a stepping stone to strengthen the financial and accounting landscape in Sri Lanka.

"We see this strategic partnership with CA Sri Lanka as an important initiative to strengthen the financial and accounting landscape in the country," he said, adding that the conference from October 12-13 was on the theme 'Fast Tracking Financial Success' at the Galadari Hotel.

Chief Executive Officer, CA Sri Lanka, Aruna Alwis said that the partnership will ensure enhanced standards for the accounting profession in Sri Lanka, by giving leadership to accounting students and ensuring they become full-fledged Chartered Accountants.