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14                                                                     CA Sri Lanka  Integrated Annual Report 2024


          President’s Message





                              We aim to position our Business School as a   I extend my sincere gratitude to the members
                              leading choice for executive education in the   of the Council and various committees for their
                              country. Our offerings include customized courses,   invaluable leadership and voluntary contributions.
                              degree programs, short courses, and more. We are   Their guidance has been instrumental in
                              pleased with the growing demand for our MBA.   shaping our strategic direction and ensuring the
                              This year, we plan to introduce two new courses:   continued success of CA Sri Lanka. I also wish to
                              AI for Financial Professionals and a short course on   acknowledge the CEO and staff of CA Sri Lanka
                              Sustainability.                           for their hard work and dedication, as well as
                                                                        all stakeholders who continue to support our
                              Increasing the capacity of public sector financial   initiatives.
                              management is essential. In line with programs
                              by APFASL, our public sector wing, we aim to   As we move forward, I am confident that CA
                              promote the Public Sector MBA program, the   Sri Lanka will continue to uphold its legacy of
                              first such MBA dedicated to public financial   excellence, innovation, and integrity. Together,
                              management. Our goal is to enroll new students   we will shape a future where our students and
                              from the public sector and actively collaborate with   members not only thrive but also make a lasting
                              authorities to include the Chartered Public Finance   impact on the business world and society.
                              Management (CPFA) qualification in public sector
                              service guidelines, thereby enhancing acceptance
                              of the qualification and improving leadership,
                              management, and strategic decision-making skills
                              within the public sector.                 Heshana Kuruppu

                              Currently, we are engaged with the Ministry of   President
                              Finance in developing a scorecard for the SME   CA Sri Lanka
                              sectors upon the request of the ministry, which will
                              be introduced in the second quarter of 2025.

                              On the policy advocacy front, we are currently
                              working on a policy paper with the intent of
                              creating a discussion in identifying policy gaps and
                              proposing changes within our competency and
                              knowledge.

                              Acknowledgements
                              Our achievements over the past year would
                              not have been possible without the collective
                              dedication and support of our members,
                              students, staff, and all other stakeholders. It is their
                              unwavering commitment that drives the progress
                              of our Institute and strengthens our impact on the
                              profession.
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