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VALUE CREATION REPORT

STUDENT SERVICES

CA Sri Lanka creates remarkable opportunities for students to learn and reach the from Sri Lanka and SAFA countries. It is
zenith in the profession as a well-equipped Chartered Accountant. The Student Services considered one of the most significant
Division acts as a strong pillar in strengthening the overall capacity development in events in the CASS calendar and one of
students along with academia, assisting them throughout their journey until they the most attended student conferences in
become qualified Accountants who stand out in the professional arena. Their services Sri Lanka.
include student promotions, recruitments, enrolments, student retention and scholarship
programmes. Given below are the programmes that are
organised by the CASS throughout the
Performance Highlights year;
h Successfully organized and conducted various student engagement initiatives
• The launch of the 19th edition of the
h Invitation received for participated in the International Conformances “Fusion” Business Magazine
• Business Article Competition
Strategic Initiatives collaboration among students. Mr. Amith • Gear Up Sessions
The Institute is well-aware of the Sampath was elected as its inaugural • CASS Recruitment Programme
requirements of the accounting and secretary, signifying the role of student • CA Live Chat
finance fraternity that it offers invaluable associations in facilitating collaboration
opportunities for students to reach and knowledge exchange. • CA Sport Tournaments
the highest levels in their careers. The • Blood Donation Campaign
students are given the opportunity to join Diverse events and initiatives were
the Institute to obtain CA qualifications, introduced through the above-mentioned
MOUs/ MRAs and training programmes activities with the intention of improving
to improve personal and professional the educational and professional
development which are delivered via development of CA students.
digital platforms.
Value Added Solutions
h Student Gavel Club
CA Sri Lanka collaborates with state
The Student Gavel Club of CA Sri universities to enhance education and
Lanka fosters leadership and soft skills Student exchange programme – ICAP skill development for CA students.
development for students, aiming to h CA Student Society (CASS) Partnerships involve sharing resources
enhance their professional careers. like academic staff and IT infrastructure to
Through programmes like ‘Orator Quest,’ The CA Student Society (CASS) maintains enrich the learning experience. Through
in collaboration with Toastmasters, student engagement and organizes MoUs, students and faculty engage in
members refine public speaking and the flagship event, the International seminars, workshops, and research.
communication abilities. Two students CA Students’ Conference. The 37th Currently, CA Sri Lanka has ongoing MoUs
were honoured for completing conference, held on February 28, 2023, with 13 state universities, and signed 2
speech projects, recognized by at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri new agreements in 2023.
Toastmasters International as competent Jayawardhanapura with Mr. Ajith Nandalal,
communicators, showcasing the club’s Governor Central Bank of Sri Lanka as the h CA Foundation (Scholarships)
dedication to cultivating successful Chief Guest, drew over 800 CA students
professionals in the CA community. Since its establishment in 2010, the
CA Foundation has granted numerous
h Student Exchange Programme scholarships to outstanding students in Sri
Lanka. Over the past thirteen years, more
12 CA students participated in the than 1,624 scholarships have been awarded.
International Conference of CA Students, These scholarships provide practical
hosted by Institute of Chartered insights, industry knowledge, and career
Accountants of Nepal ( ICAN), Institute of guidance, fostering the development of
Chartered Accountants of Pakistan ( ICAP) future professionals in the country.
and Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India ( ICAI). South Asian Accounting
Students Association (SAASA) was
formed during the conference, fostering

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