AICPA & CIMA welcome the next generation of accounting and finance talent

March, 14, 2024

On 4 March 2024, AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, awarded 108 accounting and finance professionals in Sri Lanka with their ACMA and FCMA certificates, and their Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) designation at their awards and member recognition ceremony in presence of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena and the CIMA President Sarah Ghosh. The event also celebrated 215 candidates for completing their CGMA exams, bringing them one step closer to becoming CGMA designation holders. ICBS, Fonterra and Fortude were the sponsors of the event.

Sarah Ghosh, FCMA (UK), CGMA, CIMA President and Co-Chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, said:

“I am delighted to be here in Sri Lanka to welcome a new generation of accounting and finance professionals to our global community. I have been part of the accounting and finance profession for many years, but I have to say that the commitment and determination of younger generations to become CGMA designation holders never ceases to impress me. I can say with confidence that our profession has a bright future. Congratulations to all our new members and exam complete candidates, I look forward to seeing what you will achieve in the future.

Zahara Ansary, FCMA (UK), CGMA, Country Manager – Sri Lanka at AICPA & CIMA, added:

“The CGMA Convocation is very important to us at AICPA & CIMA as this is where we celebrate the future talent of Sri Lanka. I am very happy that we have been able to acknowledge the achievements of our CGMA candidates and new CGMAs in the presence of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, and CIMA President and Association Co-Chair, Sarah Ghosh, FCMA (UK), CGMA, making this event even more special for them. Welcome to the profession, you have got an exciting future ahead of you.”