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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW







                                                                               global perspective, ethical framework, and
                                                                               adaptability to evolving challenges and
                                                                               opportunities.

                                                                               Throughout 2023, our unwavering
                                                                               commitment was directed towards
                                                                               delivering unparalleled services to
                                                                               our stakeholders including students.
                                                                               Concurrently, the Institute also proudly
                                                                               commemorated numerous milestones
                                                                               and achievements, marking 2023 as
                                                                               a period of remarkable progress and
                                                                               success.

                                                                               Contemporary Initiatives for the
                                                                               Future
                                                                               Students are central to the future of our
                                                                               profession. Their journey from aspiring
                                                                               learners to accomplished professionals
                                                                               embodies the core of our mission at CA
                                                                               Sri Lanka. The increasing demand for our
                                                                               profession has been further solidified
                                                                               by the 7,655 new student registrations
                                                                               recorded last year. Therefore, to uphold
          As we embark on                   Dear Members,                      our commitment to nurturing this talent
                                                                               pool, it is essential that we continue to
          the threshold of our              As we embark on the threshold of   offer enhanced services tailored to their
                                            our 65th anniversary, the Institute of
                                                                               needs and aspirations. By providing a
          65th anniversary, the             Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA   supportive environment for their growth
          Institute of Chartered            Sri Lanka) stands as a towering presence   and development.
                                            in the professional realm, and our enduring
          Accountants of Sri                legacy is a testament to the unwavering   In our continuing mission to offer our
                                            dedication, tireless efforts, and ongoing
          Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)              contributions of our esteemed members,   students the best of services and
                                                                               facilities, in January 2023, the Institute for
          stands as a towering              including the visionaries who founded our   the first time in its over six-decade long
                                            Institute in 1959.
                                                                               history launched on-demand exams for
          presence in the                                                      Business Level I & II students. A total of
          professional realm, and           Members and students are the lifeblood   seven on-demand exams were conducted
                                            of CA Sri Lanka, serving as our primary
                                                                               during the year, allowing our students to
          our enduring legacy               stakeholders. Their significance lies in their   fast-track their professional dreams.
                                            invaluable contributions to the accounting
          is a testament to the             profession. As we endeavour to provide   We also conducted the annual prize
          unwavering dedication,            exceptional services, we recognise that   giving last year where CA prize winners
                                            our members and students are at the
                                                                               were honoured for their exceptional
          tireless efforts, and             core of our mission. Whether it’s through   achievements at the Business Level,
          ongoing contributions of          professional development, networking   Corporate Level, Strategic Level as well as
                                            opportunities, or advocacy initiatives, we
                                                                               Business Communication examinations
          our esteemed members,             remain dedicated to serving their needs   held from July 2022 to June 2023. A total
                                            and fostering their growth.
          including the visionaries                                            of 87 students received merit awards and
                                                                               subject prize awards at the event titled
          who founded our                   CA Sri Lanka occupies a pivotal position   “The Apex of Aspiration.”
                                            in the professional accounting sector,
          Institute in 1959.                characterised by its reputation for quality   To enhance the facilities provided to our
                                            education, commitment to professional   students at the Institute’s head office, we
                                            development, industry engagement,   inaugurated the revamped Reception and




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