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VALUE CREATION REPORT






              CA Sri Lanka revived its annual   •   CFO Forum                  h   Social Impact Initiatives
             Cricket Fiesta in 2023. Immensely      Organized a specialized CFO Forum   •   CSR Project
             popular as a social and networking   dedicated to discussing the intricacies      Undertook a significant CSR project
             event and much looked forward to   of debt restructuring processes,   valued at Rs. 5.0 Mn to provide
             by the CA member community. The    offering valuable insights and best   drinking water facilities to school
             2023 Cricket Fiesta generated much   practices to finance professionals.  children and villagers in Welgaala
             interest and 24 corporate teams                                       Junior School in Ibbagamuwa and
             enthusiastically participated in the                                  Nelliya village. Collaborating with the
             one-day event. The cricket fiesta 2023                                Gammadda Project Team, the initiative
             was won by CA Challenges.                                             not only addressed a critical need
                                                                                   for clean water but also provided
                                                                                   additional educational resources such
                                                                                   as SMART Boards and school shoes,
                                                                                   funded by major corporates and CA
                                                                                   Sri Lanka members.
                                                                                   Through these strategic initiatives, CA
                                            CFO Forum                              Sri Lanka has successfully overcome
                                                                                   challenges, expanded its outreach,
                                            h   Member Benefits Scheme and         and enriched the professional
                                                Partnerships
                                                                                   experience of its members.
                                                •   Partnerships with Institutions
          h   Professional Development and      Established a strategic partnership
             Networking Forums                  with Bank of Ceylon (BOC) to provide
             •   Economic Dialogue              an affinity credit card exclusively for
                                                CA members.
             Hosted a high-profile CEO Forum
             featuring participation from the
             Hon. President Cabinet ministers,
             Members of Parliament, including
             opposition, and corporate leaders.
             This forum provided a platform for
             insightful discussions on economic
             plans and strategic initiatives,
             facilitating networking opportunities
             among industry stakeholders.


                                            CSR Project - Clean drinking water project  CSR Project – School facilities


                                              Future Outlook
                                              In the coming year, CA Sri Lanka’s Member Relations Committee is dedicated to
                                              uplifting member engagement and satisfaction through forward-thinking strategies.
                                              This includes a commitment to ongoing innovation and expansion of educational
                                              and recreational offerings, ensuring they resonate with the diverse needs of our
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                                              members. Moreover, we seek to fortify our partnerships with corporate entities,
                                              leveraging their resources to provide enhanced benefits to our esteemed members.
                                              Streamlining our operations is another priority, as we aim to optimize efficiency
                                              through the enhancement of automation processes, thereby ensuring seamless
                                              access to member services. Additionally, fostering collaboration and knowledge
                                              exchange among our members remains paramount, and we will continue to facilitate
                                              targeted forums and events to enable this exchange. With our unwavering dedication
                                              to member-centric values and the cultivation of strategic partnerships, CA Sri Lanka is
                                              poised for sustained growth and success in the year ahead.

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