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10 CA Sri Lanka Integrated Annual Report 2024

President’s Message

The year under review marked a key
milestone in the history of CA Sri Lanka,
as we celebrated our 65th Anniversary,
emphasising the long-standing legacy of
the Institute in professional education, the
development of the accountancy profession
and its contribution to the country’s
economic growth.

As we reflect on the past year, it is evident that to shaping the future, further solidifying our
2024 has been a year of transformation, resilience, position as the national body of accountancy. Our
and renewed commitment to excellence. The role steadfast determination to be at the forefront of
of Chartered Accountants has never been more our professions is reflected in our collective vision
crucial as businesses navigate evolving economic denoted by FRONT, which symbolizes being
landscapes, technological advancements, and Future Ready, where we seize Opportunities while
changing global dynamics. Therefore, at CA Sri taking the lead in Nurturing change and building
Lanka, we continued our unwavering focus on Trust.
strengthening the profession, expanding our
global presence, and fostering a new generation Encouraging Signs of Progress
of financial leaders who are equipped to thrive in During the year, we recorded the highest
an increasingly complex world, adapting to the student registrations with a remarkable growth
demands of the evolving financial and business in student numbers after a gap of nearly 8 years,
landscape. demonstrating positive progress. Our efforts
in brand building through various initiatives
The year under review marked a key milestone led to enhanced brand visibility locally and
in the history of CA Sri Lanka, as we celebrated internationally accelerating our student volumes.
our 65th Anniversary, emphasising the long- There was also a notable increase in demand for
standing legacy of the Institute in professional programs offered by the SAB Campus and the CA
education, the development of the accountancy Business School. Our structured programs coupled
profession and its contribution to the country’s with practical training, enabled us to create value
economic growth. As we proudly reflect on our for our key stakeholders - students, members, and
long and successful journey, we remain committed the public sector, providing an opportunity for all-
round growth.