HNB renews support to CA Sri Lanka

CA Sri Lanka and HNB officials after signing the agreement

One of Sri Lanka's largest private sector banks, Hatton National Bank (HNB) recently renewed its lead sponsorship of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) for 2013.

HNB will support and assist CA Sri Lanka to carry out educational and professional development activities to further develop the accountancy profession. Managing Director and CEO of HNB, Jonathan Alles said that HNB is pleased to renew the lead sponsorship for the sixth consecutive year. The sponsorship will help the Institute to carry out events planned for 2013/2014.

He said that HNB's close association with the institute further reinforces the recognition and respect the bank places on CA Sri Lanka, which is the foremost body and authority on accounting and auditing in the country.

CA Sri Lanka President Sujeewa Rajapakse said that HNB's continuous patronage over the years as a lead sponsor is an endorsement of the Institutes mission to serve society by promoting and developing accounting expertise while ensuring the highest level of integrity and competence.

"I am very pleased to welcome HNB this year too as a lead sponsor and I believe this partnership will benefit both organisations," he said.