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VALUE CREATION REPORT

FACULTIES

The IT and Tax Faculties of CA Sri Lanka are instrumental in shaping accountancy h Overcoming Challenges related to
professionals, guiding them toward a holistic approach and fostering their professional Online Delivery
growth. By identifying significant knowledge areas that complement and add value to - Amidst the transition to online
the professional accountant, the faculties have contributed to broadening the horizon of delivery, the IT Faculty has
members, students and the general public. Over the years, the Divisions have introduced successfully navigated challenges to
multi-disciplinary study courses from IT to Taxation. Dedicated to providing specialized ensure the seamless continuation
education and professional development opportunities, both faculties have conducted of programmes like the DISSCA
several initiatives towards this goal during the year under review.
programme and other workshops.

h Enhancing Technical Content and
IT Faculty Performance Highlights
Programme Quality
The IT Faculty of CA Sri Lanka offers h 10 Online Workshops
a comprehensive array of educational h 3 Online Review Courses - Collaboration with MOU partner
opportunities designed to equip ISACA Sri Lanka Chapter plays a
professionals with essential skills in • 3 batches of Virtual Awareness crucial role in enhancing the technical
Information Technology (IT). In addition Sessions of Risk and Cyber content and programme quality of
to hosting workshops and courses in Security Fundamentals offerings.
collaboration with industry partners like • Certified Information Systems
Information Systems Audit and Control Auditor (CISA) Online Review Future Outlook
Association (ISACA) Sri Lanka Chapter, Course
the faculty extends its reach through • Certified Information Security The IT Faculty at CA Sri Lanka plans
paid short courses on specialized topics. Manager (CISM) Online Course to conduct modern IT courses across
These courses facilitated by the IT Faculty diverse business aspects. To enhance
feature expert instruction from external course quality, the Faculty aims
resource personnel. Strategic Initiatives to increase the involvement of IT
specialists, ensuring the delivery of
h Continuously conducted skill
A flagship programme of the IT Faculty development programmes to build high-impact programmes that meet
is the Diploma in Information Systems the talent pool evolving industry demands.
Security Control & Audit (DISSCA),
conducted jointly with the Institute of Through ongoing skill development
Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and programmes, the IT Faculty ensures
the Institute of Chartered Accountants the continual enhancement of talent
of India that was established in 2003. within the industry. These initiatives
Since 2019, the DISSCA programme aim to equip participants with the
has transitioned to an online platform, latest tools and techniques necessary
enabling participants to earn a recognized for success in the ever-evolving field
IT Diploma conveniently from any location. of Information Technology.
This diploma is specially designed for:
h Short courses and Workshops
h Managers, Supervisors, Internal - Short courses: Open to all CA
Auditors of Audit Firms Sri Lanka students and interested
individuals
h Chief Financial Officers, Chief
Information Officers, Managers, - Workshops: Conducted jointly
Controllers, Accountants, Compliance with MOU partner ISACA Sri Lanka
Officers & Internal Auditors who Chapter to enhance participants'
work for Corporates and Government technical knowledge and
Institutions
understanding.

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