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EXAMINATION AND EDUCATION SUPPORT

The student population of CA Sri Lanka represents the future Chartered Accountants of h Provision of Study Materials
the country. As a valuable stakeholder of the Institute, the Education Division is tasked Study materials, meeting international
with empowering students pursuing the CA professional qualification offered by CA and local accounting standards, were
Sri Lanka. Over the years, CA students have evolved in their needs and expectations accessible online via the CA Sri Lanka
and in order to ensure the smooth progress of their education the Division has taken website throughout 2023, Additional
several significant steps. Through collaborative efforts with overseas universities and supplements in Accounting, Taxation,
professional bodies, the Division has facilitated comprehensive learning experiences for and Auditing were provided, with
aspiring Chartered Accountants. In addition, the Division progressively manages student efforts to facilitate both physical and
development through knowledge enhancement and exam preparation. digital access during the pandemic.
h CA Online Classroom
Performance Highlights h Integrated Case Study Webinars The CA Online Classroom was offered
28 sessions were held, providing students skills to enhance students’ learning
as writing, job interviewing, and CV
were conducted as webinars, Eight
Webinars The Integrated Case Study programmes sessions on different aspects such
with valuable insights and guidance. outcomes. Recorded sessions are
available on the CA Online Academy
8
Integrated Case Study h Pre-seen Discussion Sessions for easy access and review.
Webinars Pre-seen discussion sessions were h ICAEW Dual Membership Scheme
introduced to enhance strategic-level CA Sri Lanka and the ICAEW
8
Pre-seen Discussion students’ performance, offering tailored joined forces in December 2019 to
offer a dual membership scheme
support for each subject. Four sessions
Sessions per subject were conducted, aimed for students, by 2023, 83 CA
at boosting students’ confidence and students had registered for this
competence for future exams. scheme, showcasing its popularity.
Registrations
ICAEW dual The agreement was renewed
membership scheme 83 h Curriculum Enhancement in November 2022. To support
students during challenging times,
Updates to the CA Curriculum 2020,
including revisions to subjects like ICAEW introduced the ICAEW
Advanced Business Reporting and Digital Foundation bursaries, aiding CA
Strategic Initiatives Business Strategy, were undertaken to Sri Lanka students eligible for
h Adapting to Challenges align with industry demands and provide dual membership. This initiative
students with up-to-date knowledge and covers costs up to GBP 35,000
The Division swiftly transitioned to online for 20 students, including tuition,
platforms for delivering educational skills. examination fees and ICAEW Digital
content in keeping with student needs. The CA Curriculum was updated, focusing Text books for key modules, fostering
This included the introduction of webinars on Advanced Business Reporting, Digital
covering CA Examinations and Career Business Strategy, and the IT Pillar to
Guidance, ensuring uninterrupted learning.
meet industry needs. Changes included
revising SL 01 to a CFO perspective
h Enhanced Learning Accessibility
and updating BL 08, with the first exam
Sessions on IFAC, SLFRS, and SLAuS, scheduled for March 2024.
were offered as essential educational
and career guidance. These sessions h Webinars
targeted Corporate and Strategic Level The Education Division conducted
Examinations and provided wider webinars covering CA Curriculum and
opportunities for all CA students through past papers.
access on the online platform. ICAEW Dual Membership Awarding

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