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Diverse and Relevant Professional Experience

CA Sri Lanka is actively engaged in connecting aspiring CA’s with our Approved Training Partners to ensure that they
are able to secure internships that build and enhance their professional skills. We also actively engaged with our training
partners to assess their ability to provide the right level of training to Aspiring CA’s.

CA Sri Lanka Career Fair - March 2024 - On March 22, 2024, CA Sri Lanka successfully hosted the CA Sri Lanka Career
Connecting Students with Opportunities Fair under the theme "Connect with Excellence". This event was designed to
connect aspiring accounting professionals with leading Approved Training
Partners of the Institute, offering students a direct pathway.

The inauguration session featured industry leaders from diverse business sectors
who shared their experiences and insights, providing invaluable mentorship to
students to support their long-term professional growth ensuring that students
are well-prepared to embark on their professional journeys with confidence and
competence.

Up-Close with CA: Strengthening Student To address key issues related to student Professional experience, CA Sri
Support Lanka conducted a series of "Up-Close with CA" sessions, designed to offer
clarifications, guidance, and skill development for students. Throughout the year,
seven sessions were held, ensuring that students received timely support to
excel in their training and future careers.

These interactive sessions provided a platform for students to raise queries
or concerns regarding training programmes, gain insights into industry
expectations, and develop essential technical and professional skills. By
fostering open discussions and addressing student needs directly, “Up-Close
with CA” has played a crucial role in strengthening the overall student experience
and enhancing the effectiveness of CA Sri Lanka’s Professional Experience
framework.
Upskilling Programme - Bridging Training In November 2024, the Student Training & Skill Development Committee
Gaps organized a specialized Upskilling Programme aimed at addressing key training
gaps for trainees in the Mercantile (NPP) and BPO sectors. This initiative provided
students with both theoretical and practical insights into critical topics, including:
E Technology and Digital Transformation
E General Management and Secretarial Practices
E Annual Reporting Standards
E Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Trends

The programme featured distinguished speakers from renowned organizations,
offering industry-relevant expertise to help students adapt to the evolving
demands of the accounting profession. By focusing on essential technical and
professional competencies, this initiative played a pivotal role in equipping
students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their careers.