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Student Enrollment and Services
CA students embark on their higher education journey with the Institute through the Student Enrollment
and Services division which support them from enrollment to academic advancement throughout
their time at the Institute. By facilitating the students to easily navigate the administrative processes
while equipping them with the resources needed to excel in their endeavours, the Institute nurtures an
inclusive and supportive academic environment where students can advance in their education, fostering
professional and personal growth towards a brighter future.

As the premier national accounting body of the country, we will remain dedicated to fostering an inclusive
and supportive environment that empowers future accounting professionals to achieve academic
excellence, professional growth, and career success. We assist them through personalized guidance,
a smooth enrollment process and other student-centered initiatives, paving the pathway for lifelong
learning, ethical leadership, and meaningful contributions to the accounting profession.

Student Engagement Campaign
The Institute identified inactive or lapsed students, to re-engage them and encourage their participation
in the upcoming exams. The campaign proved to be a success with a significant increase in student
participation in exams in the last quarter of 2024.

The Value Proposition for Aspiring CAs

1 ICAEW Dual Membership Scheme

This is a special arrangement for our students to obtain this Dual Membership Scheme between CA
Sri Lanka and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) after completing the
Corporate level. In 2024, 150 CA students registered under the scheme while ICAEW offered foundation
bursaries to support economically disadvantaged students in pursuing dual membership, strengthening
collaboration between the institutes.

2 Exemptions for Academic and Professional Qualifications

The comprehensive exemption policy of the Institute grants exemption for various academic and
professional qualifications, accelerating student progression. Under the policy, exemptions are given to
those who hold Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, SAB Campus degrees, and members of
ACCA CIMA, AAT and other qulaifications, meeting the market demands. We also conduct independent
third-party mapping programmes, for the exemptions. Based on the updates to the curriculums of other
universities, we ensure continued mapping with the CA curriculum.

3 Reciprocal Arrangements with Other PAOs and Universities

CA Sri Lanka signed MOUs with:
E The University of Ruhuna
E The University of Vauniya
E Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
These agreements aim to improve the flexibility of the qualification process for students pursuing CA
Sri Lanka qualifications. Further, this will be an opportunity to explore the possibility of a reciprocal
agreement between the two institutions in the future, providing a smooth pathway for students in
accounting and finance to enhance their professional prospects.