Icon Business School Dominates ACCA in Sri Lanka with Highest Number of Prizewinners at the June 2018 Examinations

Known as THE powerhouse for ACCA tuition, Icon Business School has once again proved itself, this time by surpassing all other institutes by producing the highest number of ACCA prizewinners at the June 2018 examination session. An admirable feat, no doubt, and Icon Business School attributes its success to 2 main pillars: its elite lecture panel and the hard work and commitment of its students.

Sahla Mansoor, who was ranked number 1 in Sri Lanka for F5: Performance Management stated, “It was a dream come true moment! I’m so grateful to be a student of Nabeel Nilam. If not for his help and motivation, this would have never been possible. I’m so glad I chose the best tuition provider, Icon Business School for my ACCA journey.” Nabeel was also the lecturer of Aamina Nazar, who became Sri Lanka’s No.1 at the June 2018 examinations for ACCA subject F9: Financial Management. Like Sahla, Aamina too voiced her gratitude towards her lecturer for guiding her and clarifying her doubts with patience and understanding.

Nabeel Nilam is a graduate of the London School of Economics and an ACCA Affiliate with several years of lecturing experience in Sri Lanka and overseas, and his students have always achieved excellent pass rates. He was employed at a Fortune 500 company and is now managing his own company, which enables him to carry sound industry knowledge along with his academic background.

The ACCA Sri Lanka prize for F8: Audit and Assurance was also won by a student of Icon Business School - Abdullah Ramzy. Commenting on his achievement, he stated, “I have not done anything that is unheard of to win this prize. I believe the key is to retain as much information when it is first explained to you. And Fareen Sir was just so instrumental in helping me achieve it…” Humairaa Hafeez, who ranked No. 1 for P1: Governance, Risk and Ethics, also studied under the tutelage of M.S.M. Fareen. She said, “Mr. Fareen has been an outstanding lecturer throughout the session. His study techniques and exam tips contributed towards excelling in P1. I am grateful for his support and to Icon Business School for its cordial relationship with the students…”

M. S. M. Fareen, a graduate of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura and an ACCA affiliate, counts over 4 years of lecturing experience in accounting and auditing for professional programmes like ACCA, CIMA and CA in Sri Lanka and overseas. He has consistently maintained pass rates higher than world pass rates for his subjects and has produced a number of prizewinners.

Abarna Veambady, multiple time ACCA prizewinner, also chose Icon Business School for her ACCA journey. Studying under the tutelage of Dilshad Jiffry, she secured the title of Sri Lanka’s No. 1 for P5: Advanced Performance Management. She voiced her gratitude by saying, “I would like to thank Mr. Dilshad for being readily available for any kind of assistance and for guiding me throughout the course. His extreme dedication, personal attention and useful exam tips have helped me to move towards my dream career. Icon Business School is definitely the place I would recommend to all students!”

Dilshad Jiffry, who is the Managing Director of Icon Business School, holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, is a CIMA Passed Finalist, and also has several years of experience spanning across numerous blue chip companies. He is a seasoned trainer with over a decade and a half of experience in lecturing for ACCA, CIMA, CMA, ABE, ISCA and ICPA. Through his dynamic and innovative approach to teaching, he has produced several World and Sri Lankan prizewinners across several programmes, not only in Sri Lanka but also in several other countries in the region.

Last but most certainly not the least, the lecturer who has produced the most number of Sri Lankan and World prizewinners for Taxation over the past few years at both Skills and Profession levels, Rakitha Jayatunga, has once again retained his title; Jennathul Firdous Ameen, prizewinner for P6: Advanced Taxation was one of his students. Jennathul stated, “Sir Rakitha was an inspiration and a guiding light! I also thank Icon Business School for providing me with all the Kaplan study resources and such a comfortable and peaceful study environment that helped me achieve this feat.”

Rakitha Jayatunga, LLB (Hons) graduate from the University of Colombo and an ACCA Affiliate, is a Tax Consultant and Transfer Pricing Director at one of the oldest audit firms in Sri Lanka. He is also an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka practicing Tax Law, Company Law, Contract Law, Commercial Law and Intellectual Property Law, and a visiting lecturer for the LLB programmes of the University of London and Staffordshire University. He is a renowned lecturer for ACCA in Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan, and has ensured that all his students achieve excellent pass rates at every exam session.

Icon Business School is run by a group of highly qualified professionals who are also renowned ACCA tutors, and was formed with the objectives of bridging the gap in the market for the provision of quality ACCA tuition and contributing towards the development of the Sri Lankan economy by producing forward-thinking ACCA professionals who are well- equipped to thrive and flourish in this digital age.

For guaranteed success in your ACCA journey, contact Icon Business School on 0772292962 or 0771529717, e-mail: acca.iconbs@gmail.com or visit their new premises located at Auston Institute of Management, No. 534, Galle Road, Colpetty (near Vogue Jewellers). Registrations for the September intake have now commenced!